Can you change the engine block one at a time?
Be very careful not to strip the bolts that connect the transmission to the engine block, as it will be very difficult to drill and tap out bolts with broken heads. Do not remove the bolts one at a time. Instead, loosen each of them a bit at a time until they are all hand loose before removing them.
What does it mean when your engine revs up?
If your engine revs up as you press down on the accelerator but your vehicle doesn’t accelerate as per usual or as you would expect, it’s a troublesome sign that can lead to a full-blown transmission failure. Transmission slipping, or gears slipping, is one of the most common transmission problems on both manual and automatic transmissions.
Can a car engine be changed in the same year?
Because the same vehicle may have come with multiple engines in the same model year and there may be dozens of variations over the years, it’s important to verify the new engine will bolt in exactly as the old one did.
Can a transmission Jack be removed from an engine block?
Place a transmission jack below the transmission to support its weight once it is no longer connected to the engine. Be very careful not to strip the bolts that connect the transmission to the engine block, as it will be very difficult to drill and tap out bolts with broken heads. Do not remove the bolts one at a time.
What’s the ignition timing for a Drag Race Engine?
Ignition timing is a tuning tool for professional Top Fuel drag race engine builders. The spark advance in a 10,000+ hp nitro-burning engine is typically as follows: Idle/staging is typically 55 degrees to ignite the cylinders with a rich idle mixture. Launch typically 50-53 degrees adjusted for an optimum power at launch.
Where do you measure engine setback in drag racing?
When considering engine setback, you should first think like a drag racing sanctioning body. They regularly measure engine setback from the center of the front wheel on the long-wheelbase side (usually the left), to the middle of the front-most spark plug hole. Long wheelbase side? What’s up with that? Simple.
Why are crankshafts not regulated in drag racing?
Drag racing sanctioning bodies seldom regulate the crankshaft centerline distance today because body panel dimensions coupled with minimum ground clearance rules limit how creative you can get with crank centerline height. Bickel’s suggestion here is to be certain the crankshaft centerline distance you use will not require illegal modifications.
When to change ignition timing to restore power?
Sudden drop of the timing to typically 36 degrees, approx. 1 second into the run, to instantaneously reduce power for reduced traction from tire growth. Bring the timing back to typically 50-57 degrees for the remainder of the run to restore power.