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  1. marc silva

    First V8

    Looks like maybe a set of distributor centrifugal weights?
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    Odd modification to motor mount bracket

    I think that’s because if you stop and think about it, how can you bolt one end of the engine to the frame securely while the front is spring loaded? The motor wants to pivot due to the movement up and down in the front but the bell housing end is bolted up tight with no way to move casing the...
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    5/24 A of the day photo

    What kind of radiator shell is that in the A of the day photo today 5/24? I have never seen one like that before. Something aftermarket? It looks like it has exaggerated lines to it. Just wondering.
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    Safety cage?

    Just make sure you have quality seatbelts and that they are installed correctly. Also make sure that passenger door latch works properly as well. You don’t want the door popping open and then have someone “hanging” out the door. I thought about that when my kids were real little. You can’t just...
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    Burtz de burring how to

    Do you mean smooth out the roughness of the casting similar to when you polish the ports or port match a cylinder head?
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    Size of pinstripe brush

    00 is the one you want to use. Be sure to thin the 1 Shot paint before you do it. Right out of the can is too thick. If you don’t have the 1 Shot reducer you can use turpentine… not regular old paint thinner. Good luck. Marc
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    Burtz de burring how to

    I have put a lot of engines together over the years but I have never de-burred one. I am getting ready to assemble my Burtz but need some guidance on what needs to be addressed. Any advice and or photos would be appreciated. Thank you , Marc
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    Balance a Burtz

    I got an oil pump from Leonard…it’s a work of art! A very nice part!
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    Balance a Burtz

    How about the flywheel and clutch? It’s Burtz as well.
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    Balance a Burtz

    Just wondering , should you balance a Burtz engine? Thank you for the advice. Marc
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    loose cam gear

    I would use red thread locker before re drilling if you have never used it you would be amazed how well it works.
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    Rear End Pressure

    Why couldn’t you drill the torque tube up by the overdrive tap it with 1/4 inch pipe thread and a hose barb and vent it up there? You wouldn’t really see it. Just a thought.
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    Group 1 or 2 battery

    I have read that a group 2 battery fits the box better but are more expensive. If it is true that it fits better because the size is a little larger, does it mean it’s a better battery because it costs more? Thanks for the advice. Marc
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    Burtz cylinder head info thread

    I ordered my head Friday the 17th and it is scheduled to be delivered Friday the 24th. That’s good turn around!
  15. marc silva

    '31 Fuel Filter

    Unscrew the fuel line under the tank and put one of those pencil filters in?
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    Enamel and lacquer paint

    Todays lacquer thinner is not like the old stuff. That being said, lacquer thinner in general will attack most paints.
  17. marc silva

    Has anyone used Pete's pistons in their Burtz block?

    I got the EGGE pistons as reccomended
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    O/T Need to add water to a sealed battery.

    I use interstate batteries and the caps are not glued on. The Delco ones aren’t either. You can pop them off you just need to figure out the best spot to pry on, and I bet even if they were glued on it’s not very good.
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    O/T Need to add water to a sealed battery.

    They aren’t sealed. Think about it. It still vents that’s where it leaked out. They have it figured out that it will take 4to 5 years for the water to go below the plates and bingo you need a new battery. Fill it back up and go. I have done that many times to my batteries and I can typically get...
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    Veteran buying a 31 Victoria on credit

    You can see his right pant leg folded up
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