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@@johngillespie3409 I’ve also have a little turbo dragster project that I piddle with from time to time that I absolutely plan on running E85 on. This buggy actually wasn’t running too awfully hot….later found out that my throttle linkage came loose giving it the appearance of running hot. That said, I’m open minded about a slightly higher octane for cooling help - this engine is at 9.2:1 compression so I can’t go too high with octane. I ran 110 octane on my other motor and at high rpm it would miss….just not enough compression to efficiently burn it at that rpm.

​@@culturedredneckgarage3784cool on the turbo dragster, sorry on the malfunction. Went to the track as a kid and love drag racing.

I'm Glad It helped you Sir! Thanks for the support!

On off-road or sand, it can definitely be, but on the drag-strip it’s all good.

Yep, all vacuum tubes and you are correct, it has the built-in 45 adapter. This unit is a fine example of what I would consider to be one of the high points of American engineering and manufacturing - quality, beauty, no corners were cut in the process….and it wasn’t built as a throwaway like a lot of todays products. I’m truly blessed to have found it!

@@culturedredneckgarage3784 You restored it perfectly! BRAVO! One of my neighbors had a similar model. I remember it sounded like a dream!

No doubt!....it's definitely one of the benefits to fiddling aircooled stuff. Looking back on it, these weren't to bad to do.

Dang, that's a good drop in time! I knew that the fan was a power robber, but that just proves it. If I ever do an all-out race motor, it will be a fanless one for sure.

​@@culturedredneckgarage3784 One of the engine builders here in the UK ran some dyno tests on a 2110cc motor to see how much power is lost with the fan: 4hp@3000rpm 13hp@5700rpm 18hp@6000rpm 75amp alternator used 1.5hp (55amp would use less) Basically if you're doing 60mph on the freeway with your 40 horse, 10 of those horses are being used to cool it!

Yes, it was a wonderful event! I've gone on a Friday the last two years, but I'm glad I made it as a participant this year. Hate that I missed you, but there's always next year hopefully.

@@jbslittleshop2897 Same here! I’m so glad I got to come and participate in all the NNN greatness! Certainly won’t be the last time either.

@@BareRoseGarage See you next year brother. Take care.

Thanks, brother! I really didn't give ya much, but I'll have more "engine running" material in the future. In fact, I could've gotten TONS of content over the last few weeks on this adventure, but it's just been hit or miss and crazy busy otherwise. The engine feels Great! - I'm sure there will be some fine tuning and experimentation as I drive it more. Overall, I'd take my1904 and IDFs any day over my other 1641 and dual solexs!...both are great either way.

@@culturedredneckgarage3784 it wasn’t much but an update is always better than nothing. I appreciate ya taking the time to let us know how it all came together. I’d say the 1904 is much better than a 1641, plus you have my favorite cam in there and some port work. That’s a great combo you have and it should be a great all around engine for a long time.

That's good to know. After having ran it this past weekend a bit, I don't get the feeling that it was soggy down low, and especially not up on the top end.

Thanks! I hope she purrs like a kitten, but I’m sure there’ll be many things to fine-tune - sometimes it takes many outings to do so. 🤞 we shall see.

@@Spoon26 well, I certainly can’t claim it as my own idea, but hey it might just work.

@@culturedredneckgarage3784 thanks boss!

@@VWJawbreaker Yeah, I wonder if it really does anything at all. I can’t see where it’d hurt anything 🤞

When I rebuilt the Ford 302 in my Foxbody, the rebuild manual said to spray the Head gasket on both sides with silver paint as well. Maybe there is something to it?

@@chrisbegger8684 If it does in fact help, I'm thinking that it's possible that the metallic properties of the paint "may" help to seal microscopic grooves in the aluminum a bit better than nothing at all?...Who knows. Thanks for the info!

Thanks! That book is full of good (although somewhat outdated) info....a great piece to have in your library, if not just for the nostalgic pics.

@@culturedredneckgarage3784 I have the later copy of that book.

Thanks Gary! I think it will definitely help improve things over some untouched stockers. I would LOVE some panchitos in the future - had they been in the budget, I would've likely up'd the cylinders to 94mm. Nevertheless, I think this engine ought to do nicely for an 1,100lb rail (with me in it). Thanks for watching!

@@culturedredneckgarage3784 that’s gonna be amazing in that rail. You’ll enjoy that combo for sure.

@@Spoon26 thanks! I try 😄

@@VWJawbreaker I imagine she’ll have a little pep in her step…especially considering the buggy only weighs in at 1,100lbs with me in it 😂

@@jbslittleshop2897 Thanks! It’s been a while since I built one up, but it always brings back memories of my first build!