BBR's 545 83GT..... it is alive

[BBR]

Balancer is here..... 2 days earlier than expected!

[CDMBill]

you do need to buy a rule book every now and then to keep up....

They don't send oout print books anymore, they are downloads with your NHRA number and PIN. I can't and wouldn't forward the book but I'm comfortable posting the relevant section to questions so at least that part of the puzzle is clear.

I haven't been able to scan diagrams yet, like the one that illustrates the stud length rule.

[squirrel]

I use the "PRINT SCREEN" button to copy images from PDFs on the screen, then paste the image of the screen into a photo editor and crop it.

Every few years I pick up a printed rule book at a dragstrip. I don't have NHRA membership.

[mlcraven]

Bought a 2012 version at NHRA HHRR at Bowling Green. Not overly-expensive but then you actually have to read the sucker!

[BBR]

I installed a toggle switch on on the ignition lead so I can spin the motor over and then turn on the 12v to the ignition. When I pulled the lower steering column cover off, the ignition switch decided to uninstall itself. It just sprang apart (has a spring inside) and parts went everywhere. Nice. Better now than in bfe oklaexassiannaessee though!

Did not get to test the toggle switch. Boo.

[Beagle]

gawd, no kidding. Put a starter button next to your toggle switch so you can hit it and flip the switch with one hand? Take the spare parts from exploded column switch too, the "replacements" are made out of really high class whatever animal excrement it is they found that morning.

[BBR]

Picked up a new switch and it is crimped much better than the old one. Put it in and it works fine now. The ignition kill/interrupt works great too. Have it off, spin the motor over, flip on and it lights right up. Win!

[Beagle]

I know your starter thinks so.

I bought a 65.00 PMGR starter for the 460 from fleabay, it showed up today. Compared to the monster that came off of it? I'll weight it in a bit, but swear to it feeling like 20 punds difference.

[BBR]

Swapped the new balancer on without any issues. Got lucky that the puller would barely fit in there with the radiator still in. I also made some fan shroud extensions so the fan would pull sir from across the whole radiator. I switched my AN csrb fittings for some longer ones to make changing jets less of a hassle. Today I did some load planning with the drag week trailer and installed the Jerry can holder. Just need to give the bearings a looksie and it will be good to go.

[squirrel]

sounds like you're about ready....

Are you gonna do the trans shield thing in case you get into the tens?