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No such thing.
Like computer54 says, stuff happens; no shame there.
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I was just back from the Marine Corp and went on a skiing trip to Leavenworth with a group of college friends from church (about 40) . I had my IHC Scout which was all decked out with all the goodies. I got in a race with a guy that had a nice Chevy 4X4 truck . Seems he knew the road (which was covered in hard packed snow) and I didn't . So when it made a sharp turn he cut back on the gas and I went straight ahead going about 60 mph until I hit the edge of the road that had been mounded up with hard packed snow. I launched up and out just like the "Dukes of Hazard" used to do with that Chrysler ( The General) ! Right into a open field covered with 4ft of snow. Thankfully the only thing damaged was my ego ! All the gang came down to see what happened and why the tractor had to come out of the barn. There I was trying to shovel myself out and all the guys and gals laughing at my stupidity ! The old farmer that had to pull me out gave me a good talking to also. I learned my brand new IHC Scout was not invincible and my driving skills needed a lot of improving! Plus I got a new knickname "Evil Knievel" . Looks like you came out unscathed also so it was a good learning lesson.Like computer54 says, stuff happens; no shame there.
If you don't use it, how're you ever going to know?!
I normally stay up till 3:00 am. I worked swing-shift for 30 years and the habit is a hard one to break. Plus the pain is usually worse at night so here I am.
With my lead foot I would be going through a tank of fuel in a day ! At least that's what my wife says !
Ah OK.
454 is going strong finally. I finally have it set right I believe, and have the fuel lines done right. I used it tow my 16ft trailer with a Polaris rzr side-by-side and a fourwheeler and it never noticed it back there.Since your up, how's the 454 engine doing ? Is the cost of fuel getting to you yet ?
Yeah women have a way of draining your wallet ! Wives even more so !!!!
I have turned that 454 to 52-5300 rpm and didn't blow her. I was rolling about 75 and jerked it back in 2nd and set it on the floor when I dropped it back in 3rd it jerked a crick in my neck it shifd so hard. I usually run 4500 max. 3k is my high-speed cruising 60-65 is 3k.
That's for certain. Last one Cost me a lot of money and a lot f heart ache but that's alright. Truck still loves so I am fine, keep on rocking on
For certain.
Check the front axle U-joints at the knuckle. They can start to seize up and cause steering binding.
They seem to be fine, no slop in them and they spin free when I turn the front shaft with the hub's unlocked. I do have a slight vibration at about 55 when I leave my front hubs locked which was not happening back before ga rally but I think I may back dented the shaft a little or it Just needs a greasing. I was off in this Creek a while back romping it hard because I was in rare form (female made me mad) and I kinda sorta jumped a log jam. Oh well. I will get it fixed eventually.
Isn't 5500 rpm the (normal) redline on a Chevy gasser? I had a 350 sbc that I built that I took to 7000 rpms regularly on the strip before it would float out. Got my best time on 1/8th mile track in 1st gear at 85 mph, in a street station wagon! I would let friends take it down the track and they would say they didn't know what to do. I would tell them keep the torque converter engaged with 1500-2000 rpms while holding the brake and when the tree hits the next to last light just let off the brake, hold throttle to the floor and keep in your lane! It was only one wheel drive so with it spinning it never had too short a reaction time doing it that way. Used to beat the old camaros left and right. They were "kind" to their 350s. Eventually put the engine in a 78 Chevy pickup and my son totalled the truck and I got angry and sold the engine. Didn't have trouble cleaning tires while mudding in that truck!
My engine is supposed to have a different cam from being in that RV. Generates max power and starts redline at 43-4600. And that's about where it does
