Recent content by smoofers

That tray looks awesome, excellent work!

I don't believe the second line on the head being blocked off is the smoking gun culprit. It could be, but the top of that piston has zero visible wash and was running lean before it snagged a ring. It could be something as simple as an air leak from the crank seals or a leaking carb back...

Man it's not terribly complicated. Water should come in from the pump through a stainless tube that should be on the right side of the midshaft (if you're looking down from the tray). From there it goes to your exhaust manifold. then if it's stock exhaust it should exit the head and met up...

Is it running a stock exhaust? Is it single or dual cooling from the pump? Pics might help.

The only thing missing on that truck to be period correct is a pass through sub box in the bed with like 4 PPI flat cone 12" subwoofers. Sick truck.

Check the condition of your reeds. Very similar symptoms as what you describe.

I'm too old and not poor enough to be irresponsible. The tires I've been using came with the trailer when I bought it almost 10 years ago. Had a fun lunch break shopping trip at Northern Tool today. At least now I know the speed rating of my tires, 81mph!

@WFO Speedracer have you had any experience with the Total Boat or Alexseal top side coatings? They've been hyped all over youtube to the point I'm considering trying one of them. Very curious if you've tried any.

Thank you sir, I'm rather proud of the design.

Blew a tire on the chicken trailer in the middle of nowhere. Luckily I brought spares and tools just in case. Got back on the road in about 20 minutes! Then had a great weekend until my poopy blue fuel lines gave up and split on the black chicken. Already replacing it with black OEM line from...

Every response above is great advice and I recommend checking it all. I had a similar issue once and it turned out to be a creased fuel pump check valve diaphragm in the carb.

My chicken with a 750 SP and single 44 does 49. I know for a fact you can go faster!

That freaking awesome, great job! Would you mind sharing the details on what hardware you used and where you sourced it?

I don't disagree with you at all on that.

Mikuni springs are all over the map, regardless of what anybody says. I've set up many a carb or carbs where with brand new genuine Mikuni needles and seats, the same arm (new or old) and genuine Mikuni springs I've never come closer than 3psi in either direction. I recommend using a popoff...