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perf-list Digest Thu, 02 Nov 2000 Volume: 2000  Issue: 165

In This Issue:
Re: Driveshafts
Re: Driveshafts (thinking out loud)
AOD TV cable
FE heads
Re: FE heads
Re: Driveshafts
Re: ADMIN: SEMA Show / Meet the web master

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From: "Hogan, Tom (Portland)" <Tom.Hogan kla-tencor.com>
Subject: Re: Driveshafts
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 09:04:45 -0800


>
> Got a question guys, I have a 72 F-100 long bed. I just
> dropped in a new
> "healthy" heart for my baby, a 428SCJ. Since it being a long
> bed, I have
> the two peice drive line with the carrier bearing. The
> question is that
> since I am pumping out 627hp, I am curious as to which type of drive
> line is more durable, an extended one peice or stick with the two
> peice, which I have now. I have asked many of shops and many  fellow
> racers and I am getting nothing, some say one peice, some say
> the other.
> I for one am not sure which way to go, with a one peice, I would think
> that that the hp would just twist in 1/2 and that the carrier would
> fail. Either way I am going to weld in two driveshaft loops
> for saftey.
> Thanks for your time yall. TIA
>
> Corbin
> 72 F-100   428SCJ  :)
>

Since the torque on the shaft is not transmitted through the carrier bearing
I can't see where it would be much of a problem.  The bigger point of
failure I think would be the extra universal joints.  The other thing to
consider is that the  reason for the 2 piece shaft is to allow the truck to
go over taller objects without banging the drive shaft (approach angle?).
If you go to a 1 piece shaft it will hang down lower under the truck.  If
you go with high quality joints I think the 2 piece will be just as
reliable.  The other thing you could do is go with less sticky tires to
allow slip and protect the drive line.  If you're in competition this may
not be an option.

Tom H.

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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:41:09 -0800 (PST)
From: shane san miguel <v8pinto yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Driveshafts (thinking out loud)

> > line is more durable, an extended one peice or stick with the two
> > peice, which I have now. I have asked many of shops and many
> fellow
> > racers and I am getting nothing, some say one peice, some say
> > the other.
> > I for one am not sure which way to go, with a one peice, I would
> think
> > that that the hp would just twist in 1/2 and that the carrier would
> > fail. Either way I am going to weld in two driveshaft loops

Have you called a driveline shop?  I would talk to some 4x4 guys too.
So just thinking aloud, you're welcome to comment:

It would seem to me that the shorter individual links of a 2-piece
driveshaft would have less leverage on things and therefore be less
likely to twist.  I am guessing though that the carrier bearing does
indeed impose some torsional restraint on the 2-piece shaft so I would
approach it cautiously as well.  It's been a while since I had a truck
equipped with the carrier bearing setup and I don't remember where the
shaft slides, before the bearing, or through the bearing.

On the single shaft....  I would look at how they do it on the big
trucks to see.  For instance, the new V10 Fords.  Do they have a
carrier bearing set up?

Somebody else mentioned approach angle and that's a good point.  I
would like to know if there are any current trucks that don't use a
carrier setup, and then investigate that setup further to see if it
fits into your HP/driving package.

I also agree that giving up some traction until you figure out the
proper way to go would be a good idea.  It can be as simple as running
a cheaper tire with a lower traction rating.  It would sure soften
things up until you figured it all out.  That Cobra Jet puts out some
serious torque and if you hook it all up with some meats and a big ol'
long driveshaft that's a little bit out of alignment....  eeek.

So no real answers for you.  Just putting two brains together....

Shane
55 F100 5.0
15.51 87
289 Pinto

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Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:44:32 -0800 (PST)
From: shane san miguel <v8pinto yahoo.com>
Subject: AOD TV cable

Anybody swap an AOD in for a C4?  My C4 just lost second gear and I'm
thinking it might be a good idea to swap in the AOD I have in the
garage.  I am very afraid of the TV cable adjustment though.  I haven't
really seen an adjustment process and everybody says "MAKE SURE IT'S
RIGHT OR ELSE...." so I don't want to mess it up.

Can I just get a stocker type cable and fangle it or do I have to go
aftermarket?

Anybody know if the C4 yoke will work?

Any info that anyone could provide would be helpful.  I am familiar
with Windsor-Fox and  Baumann sites.

Shane
55 F100 5.0
15.51 87
289 Pinto

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Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 18:19:40 -0800
From: scott <scott ford-trucks.com>
Subject: FE heads

I would like to do a little "port and polish" work on my 428 w/CJ heads.
I plan on matching the ports and doing a little smoothing,nothing
radical.
Any areas that need special attention?Any thin areas I need to watch?
Any tips in general?

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From: Bogginf350 aol.com
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 22:34:52 EST
Subject: Re: FE heads


you will experience the most gains by doing bowl work, this consists of
removing material under the valve itself when looking at the chamber. and
remove all the excess material below the valve seat itself



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From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:35:36 GMT
Subject: Re: Driveshafts

>Got a question guys, I have a 72 F-100 long bed. I just dropped in a new
>"healthy" heart for my baby, a 428SCJ.

Wow, fun :)


>  Since it being a long bed, I have
>the two peice drive line with the carrier bearing.

My 4x4 doesn't have a carrier bearing, its a long bed as well ... I'm trying
to remember when the carrier bearing came, and I keep thinking its the heavier
3/4 ton and long bed/super cab pickups ...



> The question is that
>since I am pumping out 627hp, I am curious as to which type of drive
>line is more durable, an extended one peice or stick with the two
>peice, which I have now.

Have you broken the one you have yet ?

I would think the two piece would be a bit stronger as the shorter shafts would
be less prone to flexing and bending under high torque loads, but you will lose
some power through the extra joint ...

Another option too is an aluminum shaft, that's what the Lightning's went to
because the stock steel one wouldn't hold the torque on shifts ... but that
is a shorter shaft.

Heh, spend the big bucks, get a custom carbon fiber one :)



> I would think
>that that the hp would just twist in 1/2 and that the carrier would
>fail.

What gears are you runnin ?  And its not the hp that kills the shafts, its the
torque, the low end launch and 1-2 shift is more likely to damage the driveshaft
than spinning it faster with higher revs will ...

Just my $.02
wish

96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L
73ish 1/2ton 4x4   6.4L
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Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 10:24:17 -0500
From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: Re: ADMIN: SEMA Show / Meet the web master

FTE (Ken and Peggy Payne) will be at Cozymels (Mexican)on Paradize
and Flamingo in Las Vegas on Saturday at 1:00pm.  We'll have several
FTE t-shirts to give to any FTE users that show up.  Look forward
to meeting some of you!

We're staying at the Days Inn, room 3031 if you need to get in touch
with us.

Ken,
FTE Admin

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