Re: Oil Pumps and cavitation: Re-send...

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

On Mon, 8 Dec 1997 13:24:07 -0800 (PST), Daniel Youngquist
<dany@domain.elided> wrote:

>That works out to about 107 RPM at 165 MPH, plus a little torque
>converter slippage if you have an auto.  Wow, we're talking some serious
>low-end grunt there.  But then you probably have a 392, right?  :) 

Nope... I went ahead and popped in a big V537.  I'll have to re-check my
figures... I knew I'd never get past the keen eyes of Dan the Man!

>Is it necessary to add some caster to the front axle to maintain
>stability at 150+ speeds, or does the stock D44 work fine?

Why mess with the perfect design from the IH skunkworks?  My testing proved
(to my satisfaction) the stock D44 configuration is good to Mach 1.  After
that steering becomes a little touchy for general purpose off-roading.

Disclaimer: I did not drive at Mach 1 on a public road.  Testing was done
on a closed course by an unprofessional driver.

>btw Have you experimented with POR-15, Hammerite, etc. to deal with the
>paint flaking problem?

Are you kidding?  Why would I want to change the truck's original flaky
character?

Happy holidays,

John
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