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By pintoplumber - 13 Years Ago
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I went to Cecil County Dragway today, they had a test and tune. I hadn't run the quarter yet since I changed my rear. On my ninth pass I had a terrible vibration at about the finish line. I put it in neutral braked and pulled to the side. If I went slow I could still move, but lots of vibration.
Made the turn to the return road and the rear of the driveshaft dropped down. The u shaped bolt on one side came loose, but the nuts were still on. The bearing cup was still fastened on the other side.
Wouldn't you know it, I didn't trailer the truck this time. About 50 miles one way.
The guy coming up the track on a 4 wheeler, found my bearing cup. But the needle bearings were gone. They towed me up to the staging lanes, and I went to work. I thought I could cut some copper wire to use as a substitute, but my 12 gauge wire was too heavy. I thought maybe I could wrap the u joint with electrical tape and put the bearing cup on.
I found a 1/2" copper crimp ring that we use on pex tubing that was cut and of no use. I slipped it over the u joint, put the bearing cap on - perfect fit. Or at least good enough to get me 50 miles home. Kept it about 45 mph, got home safely.
The good thing was I got into the seventeens on my 1st pass. 17.993 but that still counts. Couldn't back it up with another run in the seventeens though. Glad I got this test in before I leave for Byron Illinois thursday.
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By mctim64 - 13 Years Ago
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Bummer that it happened but it's somtimes fun and neat trying to "Mcgyver" something back together.  Congrats on the 17 run.
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By ecode ragtop - 13 Years Ago
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Glad you are still coming to Byron,will see you there Tom
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By 57FordPU - 13 Years Ago
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Congrats on the 17 and way to go on the patch job. Did you say the 9th run? Man, I bet you had that F100's tongue hanging out.
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By Vic Correnti - 13 Years Ago
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Where is a plumber when I need a car fixed?
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By pintoplumber - 13 Years Ago
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I was hot lapping, about 4 in a row. I did feel a vibration, I thought maybe I'll have to get the driveshaft balanced. That was my sign. Next time I'll recognize it.
Vic, if you break at Byron, I'll help you. I'll pack an extra roll of duct tape.
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