The Ford Barn

Lawrie · 07-26-2020, 12:00 AM

Yesterday we went to the drags for the second time in two weeks,( our season is compressed due to the virus)
Last time we found we had been running the trans low on fluid, this time I did a full oil change on the trans, and filled it to the proper level.
First time for ages we are consistent in our dial in times and ET.
we ran 6 passes ,from mid arvo (25C) into the night at 17C.
lowest MPH 139.8, best 141.5,ran all our passes under 9.4 with the best at 9.35.we think our best ever.
We are just about on the limiter at 6400 as we cross the line, but don't want to shift it up as the eng is very reliable, and we don't want to be fixing stuff between races instead of have coffee and BBQ beef .
Only one win ,and two looses, but as happy as with how we went,
We are also using better methanol than we used to, which may help.
The dragster is all defueled , oil and filter changed, and back in the trailer up the back.
Our next meet is towards the end of next month.
Lawrie

RalphM · 07-26-2020, 12:33 AM

Lawrie,
Sounds like you have it all dialed in! I’ll bet it’s a blast to drive.
I’d love to see a recent video of one of your runs.
Or even just a bit of cackle!

corvette8n · 07-26-2020, 05:56 AM

Sounds like a good day for you and the car, I'm glad it all worked out.

JWL · 07-26-2020, 06:22 AM

Minimal maint. and maximum fun. What is not to like about that?? Good show.

JWL

Bob/Pa · 07-26-2020, 08:38 AM

Pittsburgh Post Gazette this morning reported 69 year old was killed at Keystone Dragway yesterday, outside of Pittsburgh. Was draging a 35 ford roadster when it right turned into a guard rail.

tubman · 07-26-2020, 08:43 AM

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If I had to go, that would be the way I would chose!

grumppyoldman · 07-26-2020, 11:55 AM

I'll 2nd. a video of your run down the strip, been a long time since I've seen a flathead run. Al

Lawrie · 07-26-2020, 05:41 PM

Will get one.
Lawrie

JSeery · 07-26-2020, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the update Lawrie.

Talkwrench · 07-26-2020, 06:44 PM

Great work Lawrie [and sons ] !

Pete · 07-26-2020, 08:11 PM

Pour 20% in it. I want to see the score read, ALL WINS, no losses.

Lawrie · 07-26-2020, 09:19 PM

WE thought about that , but its not allowed here , we have friends who tried it and left a 202 holden engine all over the track.
Lawrie

07-26-2020, 12:00 AM	#1
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,212	day at the drags report Yesterday we went to the drags for the second time in two weeks,( our season is compressed due to the virus) Last time we found we had been running the trans low on fluid, this time I did a full oil change on the trans, and filled it to the proper level. First time for ages we are consistent in our dial in times and ET. we ran 6 passes ,from mid arvo (25C) into the night at 17C. lowest MPH 139.8, best 141.5,ran all our passes under 9.4 with the best at 9.35.we think our best ever. We are just about on the limiter at 6400 as we cross the line, but don't want to shift it up as the eng is very reliable, and we don't want to be fixing stuff between races instead of have coffee and BBQ beef . Only one win ,and two looses, but as happy as with how we went, We are also using better methanol than we used to, which may help. The dragster is all defueled , oil and filter changed, and back in the trailer up the back. Our next meet is towards the end of next month. Lawrie

07-26-2020, 12:33 AM	#2
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: day at the drags report Lawrie, Sounds like you have it all dialed in! I’ll bet it’s a blast to drive. I’d love to see a recent video of one of your runs. Or even just a bit of cackle!

07-26-2020, 05:56 AM	#3
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,944	Re: day at the drags report Sounds like a good day for you and the car, I'm glad it all worked out.

07-26-2020, 06:22 AM	#4
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: day at the drags report Minimal maint. and maximum fun. What is not to like about that?? Good show. JWL

07-26-2020, 08:38 AM	#5
Bob/Pa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakmont, Pa (Longwood) Posts: 297	Re: day at the drags report Pittsburgh Post Gazette this morning reported 69 year old was killed at Keystone Dragway yesterday, outside of Pittsburgh. Was draging a 35 ford roadster when it right turned into a guard rail.

07-26-2020, 08:43 AM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: day at the drags report Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If I had to go, that would be the way I would chose!

07-26-2020, 11:55 AM	#7
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: day at the drags report I'll 2nd. a video of your run down the strip, been a long time since I've seen a flathead run. Al

07-26-2020, 05:41 PM	#8
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,212	Re: day at the drags report Will get one. Lawrie

07-26-2020, 05:50 PM	#9
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: day at the drags report Thanks for the update Lawrie.

07-26-2020, 06:44 PM	#10
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: day at the drags report Great work Lawrie [and sons ] ! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

07-26-2020, 08:11 PM	#11
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,407	Re: day at the drags report Pour 20% in it. I want to see the score read, ALL WINS, no losses.

07-26-2020, 09:19 PM	#12
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,212	Re: day at the drags report WE thought about that , but its not allowed here , we have friends who tried it and left a 202 holden engine all over the track. Lawrie