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Started by Monsterlover, March 19, 2021, 07:59:32 PM

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Monsterlover

#210
August 20, 2022, 04:11:38 PM
Thank you both!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#211
October 12, 2022, 06:01:49 PM
How's the engine coming along?

Monsterlover

#212
October 12, 2022, 06:15:37 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on October 12, 2022, 06:01:49 PM
How's the engine coming along?

Slow but steady. I have a ton of time into cleaning things that would be reused. There was a substantial layer of grime on all kinds of things.

The block is back from the machine shop where I had it decked for flatness (heads too) I also had them install new cam bearings and hone the bores so the rings have something fresh to seat on.

Block has been painted Lunar Rock (a cool grey Toyota color)

Currently the crank and new bearings are in but I'm waiting on a torque angle gage to show up so I can torque the main caps.

15 ft/lbs then an additional 80° on the inner and 51° extra on the outer bolts.

I have the heads reassembled and ready to go.

I lapped all the valves and all the exhaust valves were pitted and only had like 50% seat contact so I replaced them all. Intakes all got reused, cleaned and lapped.

I also replaced all the valve springs as that was recommended by Brian Tooley Racing to go along with their Truck Norris cam.

It's starting to look like my 1000bhp goal will be easy to achieve. I may need to upgrade that to 1000rwhp.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

kopfjäger

#213
October 12, 2022, 06:23:34 PM
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Randimus Maximus

#214
October 12, 2022, 09:07:53 PM
I watched a friend of mine blow out the differential on his 1,000+HP Viper years ago.  It was the weakest link.  Doesn't seem like you'll see the same fate.

Monsterlover

#215
October 14, 2022, 07:55:06 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on October 12, 2022, 09:07:53 PM
I watched a friend of mine blow out the differential on his 1,000+HP Viper years ago.  It was the weakest link.  Doesn't seem like you'll see the same fate.

It's hard to say. I think the real issue will be traction and once tires break loose no amount of power will break anything.

I built a 10.5" 3/4 ton rear end and I'm told the pinion will break before anything since it's a smaller diameter shaft.

Who knows though. I'm just gonna give her the beans and fix whatever breaks using stronger stuff
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#216
October 14, 2022, 08:13:54 PM
Atta boy!

Popeye the Sailor

#217
October 16, 2022, 04:22:42 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 14, 2022, 07:55:06 PM
Who knows though. I'm just gonna give her the beans and fix whatever breaks using stronger stuff

Yes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_st_a-7lx_A
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

triangleforge

#218
October 16, 2022, 03:43:36 PM
Nice update - I love how it's all looking! Re-winding that spool of wire sounds like something I'd do as I'm a cheap bastard and two hours round trip from any welding supply shop. Of course, it'd probably take me three hours to accomplish, so it all boils down to the cheap bastard part.
By hammer and hand all arts do stand.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon

Monsterlover

#219
October 16, 2022, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: triangleforge on October 16, 2022, 03:43:36 PM
Nice update - I love how it's all looking! Re-winding that spool of wire sounds like something I'd do as I'm a cheap bastard and two hours round trip from any welding supply shop. Of course, it'd probably take me three hours to accomplish, so it all boils down to the cheap bastard part.

You've head the phrase adapt and overcome, I'm sure.

It was a matter of principal. I wasn't throwing that spool away [laugh]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ungeheuer

#220
October 18, 2022, 11:03:01 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on October 12, 2022, 06:15:37 PM
It's starting to look like my 1000bhp goal will be easy to achieve. I may need to upgrade that to 1000rwhp.
You're quite mad.  Beautifully, willfully mad  [thumbsup]

Keep up the insanity  ;D
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260ST Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE


Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

Monsterlover

#221
October 19, 2022, 07:33:35 PM
Quote from: ungeheuer on October 18, 2022, 11:03:01 AM
You're quite mad.  Beautifully, willfully mad  [thumbsup]

Keep up the insanity  ;D

Trust me, I very much appreciate the support [evil]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

koko64

#222
October 19, 2022, 10:32:42 PM
2015 Scrambler 800

Monsterlover

#223
October 20, 2022, 03:46:29 AM
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#224
December 18, 2022, 03:21:51 PM
I just found out my clutch will only hold 750 horsepower.

That won't do  [evil]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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