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Re: steel vs. cast iron crank? (Frank Swygert) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:48:03 -0800 From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY114-F335ADFA42A0369A9A59ABCACF60@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed A: There are quite a few people on the 4 wheeler boards who use Dodges with Cummins to tow their offroad rigs around and with some mods to the computer controls, they are getting nearly 750 HP naturally aspirated and 1,000 HP with turbo. Exhaust temps are watched carefully and many have pushed into the 1800 degree range. From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200611110459.kAB4xLV04317@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> (snip) iirc their 855 - now pushing 500hp - is a direct evolution of their first purpose-designed truck engine. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought _________________________________________________________________ Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search! http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:10:11 -0500 (EST) From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <200611111610.kABGABr06295@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> " From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> " " A: There are quite a few people on the 4 wheeler boards who use Dodges with " Cummins to tow their offroad rigs around and with some mods to the computer " controls, they are getting nearly 750 HP naturally aspirated and 1,000 HP " with turbo. Exhaust temps are watched carefully and many have pushed into " the 1800 degree range. that's the cummins b5.9, the heaviest-duty engine available in an under-10000lb vehicle afaik - it's rated for service in 66000lb trucks. the powerstroke was only rated for 35000 lbs. i think it'd take more than 'some mods' to make 750hp. the most powerful stock b5.9 is only 350, and iirc the dodge version is something like 275. there are some nasty diesel rodders out there though. ________________________________________________________________________ Andrew Hay the genius nature internet rambler is to see what all have seen adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none thought ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:24:54 -0700 From: "Ron Akerman" <amc70jav@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] Happy Veterans Day To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <BAY103-F21A9791375E08E315AC889DAF60@xxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Happy Vets Day to Doc & all the other AMC Vets! Ron Akerman USA 1SG Ret Gold Hill, OR 70 Donohue 74 Hornet Hatchback Daily Driver 74 Hornet ProStreet Project _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, music store, museum and more?then map the best route! http://local.live.com?FORM=MGA001 ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:16:13 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] combination valve To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0611111215270.13202@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Frank Swygert wrote: > Wayne, the valve has to be centered. If it swings to one side it will > block that side from receiving fluid, or at least cut it way down. Really? Its been a while since I've taken one apart, but I thought for sure it couldn't move that far. I've been wrong before though... ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:16:28 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0611111216160.13202@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Sandwich Maker wrote: > nit: there's no 'g' in cummins. D'oH! My bad! ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:52:20 -0700 From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <1163278340.45563804c0496@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Those power adder companies don't mention how overdoing it costs 20,000 for a new engine after you take out the bearings or rings or such. Ken Quoting Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>: > A: There are quite a few people on the 4 wheeler boards who use Dodges with > Cummins to tow their offroad rigs around and with some mods to the computer > controls, they are getting nearly 750 HP naturally aspirated and 1,000 HP > with turbo. Exhaust temps are watched carefully and many have pushed into > the 1800 degree range. > > > From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) > Subject: Re: [AMC-List] another american success story > To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx > Message-ID: <200611110459.kAB4xLV04317@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > (snip) > iirc their 855 - now pushing 500hp - is a direct evolution of > their > first purpose-designed truck engine. > ________________________________________________________________________ > Andrew Hay the genius nature > internet rambler is to see what all > have seen > adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and think what none > thought > > _________________________________________________________________ > Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with > Live Search! > http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmtagline > > _______________________________________________ > AMC-List mailing list > AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > or go to http://www.amc-list.com > ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:16:41 -0700 From: Jim Shadwick <idahoamx@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Happy Veterans Day To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <45563DB9.7050606@xxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Same to you and all other Veterans on here...... Jim Shadwick AG1 USN Ret. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.2/528 - Release Date: 11/10/2006 ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:57:56 -0600 From: Teamamc <Teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] some items on Ebay To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <000901c705f5$976e40a0$6700a8c0@FAST> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I posted some items on Ebay that close Sunday night and will be adding more that will close next Sunday Bryan http://search.ebay.ca/_W0QQsassZmrsamcQQhtZ-1 Search under MRSAMC ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:57:15 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] steel vs. cast iron crank? To: AMC List <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.0611111856080.13202@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Is there a way to tell the difference without removing metal? ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:30:58 -0700 From: "John Elle" <johnelle@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [AMC-List] Re; Door Twisting To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <000001c7060a$f858d780$f9dd0d82@john1> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The advice given is certainly pertinent such as removing the striker, insuring that the hinges are in repaired and sound condition etc. however there is one more method that I have used regularly when adjusting door fit and that is to use a floor jack and a piece of wood under the door to support the weight of the door while I balance it and tighten the mounting bolts. This is a job that is easier done with two people but lacking the second set of hands and a good back the floor jack does all of the lifting with the only requirement on my part being to balance the door so that it does not tip. I place the jack on the trailing edge of the door and it is only partially open, usually just enough so that I can get what ever wrench I am using on the hinge mounting bolts in question. If have ever done a Pacer door, that can and will redefine the term "heavy". If all else fails and it determined that you have to "reform" the door by "racking" or "bending" it and I have seen the case where it was required. This can be done by adjusting the bottom edge front and rear correctly as possible and then opening the door and inserting a piece of 2 x 4 between the bottom edge and the door sill you can push in at the top back edge and get some give in the door if required. This is not something done with out some serious thought though as a little can go a long ways toward screwing things up completely. John. ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:20:44 -0500 From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] combination valve To: amcrelay@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <ADVANCES62GCl9FopYC000006a5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain On November 11, 2006 Tom Jennings wrote: > On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Frank Swygert wrote: > > > Wayne, the valve has to be centered. If it swings to one side it will > > block that side from receiving fluid, or at least cut it way down. > > Really? > > Its been a while since I've taken one apart, but I thought for > sure it couldn't move that far. I've been wrong before though... I think some models will at least partially block the flow. Probably not enough ot affect braking though. I've looked at the cut-away diagrams, haven't physically taken one apart. There were some changes in the designs over the years, so one range of years might block flow when tripped and some may not move over far enough. That's why I put in the "or at least cut it way down", but should have stated "at least some years will at least partially obstruct the flow", or something similar. I don't recall if it was early or late models that had the valves that at least appeared to block the flow when tripped. More likely late model disc brake valves. I know the old drum brake valves won't block the flow. ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:22:17 -0500 From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] Happy Veterans Day To: amcrelay@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <ADVANCES6298Bi89Qtp000006a6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain I'm late replying! ;> I'm still in the USAF, but will be retiring with 24 years + a month or two June 2007!! Thanks, and I hope you other vets have a good one!! On November 11, 2006 Jim Shadwick wrote: > Same to you and all other Veterans on here...... > > Jim Shadwick > AG1 USN Ret. > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.2/528 - Release Date: 11/10/2006 ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:26:24 -0500 From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [AMC-List] steel vs. cast iron crank? To: amcrelay@xxxxxxxxxxxx Message-ID: <ADVANCES62topWd7KKQ000006a8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Content-Type: text/plain On November 11, 2006 Tom Jennings wrote: > Is there a way to tell the difference without removing metal? On forged steel cranks you can usually see a parting line where the two dies come together. You can't on a cast crank, though other cast parts sometimes have a "ragged edge" where casting flash is left. I'm pretty sure the machining operations remove all the flash on a cast crank though. ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ AMC-List mailing list AMC-List@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list End of AMC-List Digest, Vol 10, Issue 26 ****************************************