Thread: 383 Stroker Build

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Like it that you got the fuel pressure guage where you can see it----------I actually went to an electric guage with the sender mounted into the dumb side of the float bowl of my rear carb-----------guage then right by tach and oil pressure guage----------streamlined for MORE speed------

Originally Posted by firebird77clone

Summit is great about fixing issues.

Talk to customer service, tell them the first part shipped was wrong, and this one is defective, and I'll bet they accommodate you.

I really do like Summit as I've ordered most of my parts for this build from them. They are super easy to work with and have just about anything you need. My only thing was i wondered if they'd accomodate me this time on a return as I'd done cut the hose to length, jb welded the remote filter topside, etc. As it turns out, I primed the pump a few minutes ago, checked for leaks around the jb welded are of filter (and other areas) and found none

Robert, I just noticed that the car is up on concrete blocks. DO NOT GET UNDER THE CAR WITH IT UP ON CONCRETE BLOCKS. THEY WILL BREAK AND KILL YOU. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES.

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Robert, I just noticed that the car is up on concrete blocks. DO NOT GET UNDER THE CAR WITH IT UP ON CONCRETE BLOCKS. THEY WILL BREAK AND KILL YOU. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES.

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10-4 Richard. Hey I tried to send you a PM on another matter but noticed your box was full so sent you an email.

Thanks for the heads-up on full PM's. I just cleaned her out.

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Cinder blocks are bad.
They can be improved with plywood cushions on both sides of the block. (I'm living proof) but they are no substitute for steel jack stands!

I read recently of a young man who was working under his ride which was being elevated with concrete blocks. His mom hadn't heard any noise from the garage for a while, so went to investigate, finding him crushed after the concrete blocks failed. What a tragedy.

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The use of those concrete blocks is even worse because they're laid on their sides. Concrete blocks are made to have the voids in the center vertical, not horizontal. I'm not advocating their use, but putting them in their weakest position is as bad as it can possibly get.

Took off from work today and among other things, bought 5 gallons of race gas, antifreeze, drank a few beers, and decided to put some stickers on the car. On Friday, Dad and I plan to give it that first fire up, check things out, etc. Should be exciting, just hope not frustrating as this car has wanted us to modify just about everything to it along the way! It has not been without the frustrations that's for sure, but enjoyment as well and time spent with me and Dad. PS Dad (rdobbs) Stickers win races, LOL! C ya Friday,

It's very cool that you and Dad built this together.

Good luck on the fire up too!

Post a video on youtube.

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Originally Posted by techinspector1

Post a video on youtube.

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I'd already planned on getting some video feed from my Ipad tomorrow. Never posted anything to YouTube, but am sure I can figure that out. Afterwards I'll post a link This is all assuming she does what we hope her to do!

Originally Posted by Rdobbs1977

I'd already planned on getting some video feed from my Ipad tomorrow. Never posted anything to YouTube, but am sure I can figure that out. Afterwards I'll post a link This is all assuming she does what we hope her to do!

Ok Richard and forum members, i've never created a YouTube video but attempted my first today. Two YouTube links are below at end of this message (each about 30 seconds). Let me KNOW if you are able to access and view the video so i know i did it right. Today, Dad and I attempted to fire the motor for the first time and GUESS WHAT--she fired right off the get go! No leaks, cooling looked good, oil pressure there, adjusted fuel pressure, ETC. We let her run up to temp and after about 12 minutes cut her off. Round 1 was a success. Mind you we've not even touched the carb for tuning yet, barely advanced the distributor for initial. Tomorrow we plan to do what we can to get timing in. The cam card has no specs so we're going to base all in at 34. Mechanical springs are set to 21 degrees. With roller cams i've been told you 'dont have to break them in like a flat tappet,' but like a good friend on here told me, you want to 'treat the roller' like the flat tappet on break in so we plan to look into that tmrow. Not to be political, but today was like a person winning Florida and Ohio as a huge first step! Links to video:

https://youtu.be/qHRCqcIEbd8

https://youtu.be/g5H4Vq2NMRc

YEP! You did it right.. sounds great too. Congrats.

Nice work, it sounds very nice!