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Old 09-30-2019, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragncar View Post
Are we talking about the same thing ? I drilled a small hole in the bottom of the "V" on the idler gear to get extra oil to the idler shaft. Did not think about any oil "escaping". Just oil the shaft.
Do not think it matters. Show me all the engines that were put together in the late 80s, installed in the early 90s and driven, raced in 2 classes, 14 races a year just about every year since 2000 and still is running great with 50+ lbs at a hot(fast) idle ?
Might be overthinking it. Not that is a bad thing, just does not matter in the end.
I'll take the advice of a legendary USAC Sprint Car engine builder whose engines won TWO national championships.....How many miles do you really think were acquired in all those races? After all, a drag race engine operates for mere SECONDS at a time.

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