Hi, Ted.  I'm in the process of taking the cam to Oregon Cams to be put in their equipment to measure exactly what the problem may be with the lobes.  I will let you know what the findings may be.  After a lengthy discussion with them, I'm sure I am not able to accurately measure the grind pattern due to the early ramp cuts.


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

It's time to put the Y-Block back together.  After determining what I did wrong, it's time to install new bearings, check all tolerances, and log all details.  This should be a great engine.


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Were are all waiting to hear Charlie, what went wrong? Was it an assembly error or? 

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Honestly, Chuck, I'm looking forward to getting to the bottom of it all myself.  I'm now in the process of ordering bearings and prepping all the pieces for assembly.  I will keep y'all updated.


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

This covid thing sure has me at a standstill.  I need to get the engine to Tim McMaster down in California, but, travel just isn't in the cards right now and I just want to be there in person, eliminating just shipping it.  Immunization and good weather will make it happen soon I hope.






Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Hello, fellow Y-Block enthusiasts.  For most of the last year I have been helping a dear friend work on his new Bonneville project.  Unfortunately, He had a serious heart attack and is still trying to make a recovery.  My time is now split between being close to him and continuing to work on my racing projects.  My attention will now be back on the 340 cu. in. turbocharged  Y-Block and putting it in a new "Ford" project car that I have been working on for the last couple of years.  As soon as I have more info on the Y-Block re-assembly, I will post it here.  


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Finally, a Ford in a Ford truck, here is my Y-Block powered1927 Ford Ranchero project.












Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Go Charley, is that a VW front end?

Hey, Cliff.  Yes, it is a 1969 VW ball joint front axle with Empi hubs and the only 5 lug pattern available, 5x4.75.  Most everything I have ever built was from parts I had laying around in the shop.


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)







BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

That's a slick looking design. Will the tailgate adjust to speed to vary downforce?



Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire