Crossville I40 drags today, strong running Yblock had a total clutch ,pressure plate failure at mid track, which took out the cast bellhousing.

 

I was filming but had to duck for cover as metal chunks were flying everywhere, including the bellhousing . Happy ending ,everyone was safe. Just to bring this part to everyones attention. The failure cut his brake line. Try that some time. I have lost brakes on the circle tracks many times. Be sure you have a plan to protect your lines.  

  I guess I will go back to work  on these quicktime bellhousings, as racing old stuff with big power is not a good thing.

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

AH! The good old days!!

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

Glad everyone is safe! Just be ready for the next problem, that's what it's all about.  Live and learn.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

Neat looking old Stovebolt in the back, What's its story?  I know it's the farthest thing from a Y but you gotta apreciate Hot Rod inlines.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

That is my crew and partners on my LSR car. Dan Cain and his father built the motor I run in my 55. I have been at him for a while to make that car safer it started as mostly stock 312 now he runs a pretty hot 322 and its time to get the safety equipment up tp snuff he was very lucky and I think it got his attention. He did a awsome job getting it stopped in the weeds beside the track could of ended much worse only casualty was a pair of underwear. The GMC belongs to my friend Rooster he is my go to guy always there to help with my car. That is one impressive strait six. Dan and Rooster have a on going battle (Dan won the first show down and Rooster won this one due to the fact he made 4 passes and was able to drive on the trailer). It a fun little grude match with lots of friendly smack talking. Tim best of luck to you and Charlie at Speed week whos doing the driving? There were several FED there this weekend made me think of Ellwood. 

Thanks for the rest of the fill in, I looked over the video, as soon as chunks started flying , the camera guy (me) lost direction. I hid !!  It was great talking to you, wish it was better timing !!   

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

Charlie's letting me drive.  It'll be my first time on the salt.  I'm excited!

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias