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  1. GT6Steve

    Cam drive HP

    Could someone help me with a formula for calculating the HP required to turn a specific cam considering valve spring rates. College physics is too far behind me to ferret it out on my own. I want to get a reasonably useful number to select a drive belt or chain for a six cylinder engine. I can...
  2. GT6Steve

    Ordinate change with UCS Move

    A beginners question... After measuring and drawing a complex array of holes I noticed that the -X and -Y ordinates did not display with the negative signs. After looking for that option for a while I figured I could fix it by moving the UCS so all ordinates would be positive. To my surprise...
  3. GT6Steve

    Needle thrust bearing suitability

    Greetings, Would someone please comment on the suitability of a needle thrust bearing and washer assembly replacing a damaged thrust bushing in a high RPM internal combustion engine. I envision machining a new thrust face at the front of the block and stacking the components (Torrington...
  4. GT6Steve

    T-10's for racing

    Greetings all, Can anyone point me to dimensional information on the T-10 series of racing transmissions? Initially, I'm after bearing to bearing distance on the main and laygears. I'm looking to use those commonly available gear packs (Jerico)in another transmission housing. Any help would be...
  5. GT6Steve

    Steering rack location

    Friends, I was recently reminded of a discussion where a fellow went on at great lengths about all he had to do to put his steering rack behind the front axle centerline rather than in front as delivered. Now as I read and ponder the mysteries of suspension and handling I keep coming back to...
  6. GT6Steve

    CABLE ON A REEL

    Greetings, can anyone point me to a formula or rule of thumb for estimating cable on a reel? Either how much is on a full reel or how many feet can I put on a reel. I recognize a simple calculus problem there but I'm too far removed from school to dredge it out of my stodgy brain cells. Can...
  7. GT6Steve

    Tubing for dry sump

    Amigos, I'm slowly putting together a dry sump system for my straight six racer. I've a couple of questions for the more experienced... Can you recommend a 5/8" tubing that can be bent in the home shop and terminated in the AN format. I'm thinking I don't need the expensive braided lines the...
  8. GT6Steve

    Testing 3 phase servo motor

    Greetings, I want to test an Emerson 3 phase servo motor and don't have a spare drive available. Can I connect this to a 3 phase line and run it as an induction motor at a fixed speed? Thanx in advance, Steve
  9. GT6Steve

    Shelby fastback aerodynamics

    Greetings all, Can someone explain the aerodynamics of the Shelby GT350 Mustang's fastback window treatment? I've been looking at them at the vintage races and wondering. They use lexan rear windows with the front most edge dropped down into the interior of the car. Clearly shaped to exhaust...

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