Author Topic: Project B7 Underway! Billet Big Block Built By Bill BentON Racing (Read 62018 times)

dragracer · « **Reply #100 on:** January 30, 2018, 09:02:16 PM »

So I'm just curious; what's the quickest JMR headed, billet block out there right now? Speaking of drag racing numbers.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #101 on:** January 30, 2018, 10:04:03 PM »

So does this mean there are 3 mean A's in the works or more?

underdog · « **Reply #102 on:** January 31, 2018, 05:16:59 AM »

Sam's excellent adventure inspired me to build a street/strip A, but as soon as I started, it seems like all A racing activity on the forum came to an end. I do hope the are more in the works and hope I can learn from them. Still hoping to make it to Dragway 42!:)

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #103 on:** January 31, 2018, 05:43:43 AM »

Quote from: MRieck on January 30, 2018, 04:50:37 PM

Quote from: PeWe on January 30, 2018, 09:13:28 AM
OK, an automatic can handle that? Turbine mod allowing higher rpm before take off too, right?
I have looked forward to see others using JMR Billet block, the result with various setups, cams etc.
Yes....there are others. I will dyno mine this spring. I really don't like the cam in it but that is a conversation for another time.

Well, let's change it then! Lol, we're going have the brakes needed without any damn hand levers, leaving off a button, bikes going to MRE for help etc. PM or call me please Mike. Uh....looks like another one may be the next and the 73mm will be the back up! Stay tuned, why run chicken sh×t when I got chicken salad, ok filet mignon! Lol.Just waiting on primary drive so I can button up BE. Then it's JMR Billet block time, yeehaw, Yippee Kai Yeah

kmb69 · « **Reply #104 on:** January 31, 2018, 08:08:01 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on January 31, 2018, 05:43:43 AM

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Just waiting on primary drive so I can button up BE.
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Yeah, that dog over in Pearland is asleep at the switch!

Seriously, my plate over runneth!

Trying to keep about 27 balls in the air.

Will make every effort to finish it this week.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #105 on:** January 31, 2018, 10:21:19 AM »

Thank you sir

POPS 911 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 02, 2018, 05:04:02 AM »

BILL: Are you saying a TURBO SOHC 750 A will be rolling down the 1320' in 2018

? Let me know where and when and I will be at that track = a Hondamatic in the 10's show me.

POPS BK911

dragracer · « **Reply #107 on:** February 02, 2018, 02:59:43 PM »

He's definitely got a turbo auto. Not certain what his plans are for that one but I'm curious myself as to what it'll run.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #108 on:** February 03, 2018, 05:41:13 AM »

POP'S, First I'm finishing my JMR billet block motor. Im putting somebody's primary drive in next week.....damn sure hope it's kmb69's.....but I can't wait , old man time is trying to catch me! So an Auto is next. The best is finishing up our new Samauto rebuild and the Triples so he's busy also. I want a ride on some 10 second Automatic bad! We're trying but as Kenny says life keeps getting in the way! Lookee here! 2nd gear no breakee anymo! 2nd and 5th countershaft! Yippee Kai Yeah.

bear · « **Reply #109 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:33:12 AM »

Looks familiar. As does the hy-vo crank in the background.

POPS 911 · « **Reply #110 on:** February 03, 2018, 10:44:47 AM »

First thing I put in my KZ'S motor were heavy duty 2nd. gears= thanks Schnitz..... Then I broke off a tooth on 1st. gear [ fixed again ] = trans back out and in again. Still got that motor in the rest home in my garage with many passes on the 1320'
POPS BK911

kmb69 · « **Reply #111 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:00:48 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on February 03, 2018, 05:41:13 AM

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Im putting somebody's primary drive in next week.....damn sure hope it's kmb69's.....but I can't wait
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Damn! You sure are impatient!

I haven't had the stuff for 6 months yet!

Working on it right now. Will 2nd day it Monday.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #112 on:** February 03, 2018, 12:28:50 PM »

Hehe, it worked, thanks Keith! Lol. About dem gears , well more later, haha. Talked with Gary Pena yesterday, he turns 80 on Valentine's day! Looks like Kenny's race motor is driving ignition or something off left side of cam.....got my sealed Caswell fibreglass tank back from Cal yesterday, 5lbs less than OEM one. Cal, thanks. More later. Bill

dragracer · « **Reply #113 on:** February 03, 2018, 05:37:40 PM »

Keep it going fellas. Looking forward to seeing the results of everyone's hard work in the off-season. Should be a very interesting year ahead.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #114 on:** February 03, 2018, 07:03:57 PM »

Bear, First time I saw these were the ones you had made. K.

POPS 911 · « **Reply #115 on:** February 05, 2018, 07:48:35 AM »

Bill: The one piece FRP BODY and FRP gas tank weight less than that tank you have [ that I bought years ago from FRP ] ] the TRACY BODY and front fairing I have is fiberglass and weight more than the FRP combo.
POPS BK911

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #116 on:** February 12, 2018, 04:45:59 AM »

Back at it, primary drive will be here next couple days. In the meantime we work on da surprise bike for Valdosta.....

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #117 on:** February 12, 2018, 11:39:17 AM »

LMAO - here you go again

dragracer · « **Reply #118 on:** February 12, 2018, 02:03:38 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on February 12, 2018, 11:39:17 AM

LMAO - here you go again

He's got plenty of time Jerry. He'll even have time to do some test and tune sessions.

underdog · « **Reply #119 on:** February 12, 2018, 03:36:13 PM »

Ha Ha, that guy has nerves of steel! I couldn't sleep at night if I had that much going on with a deadline!

bwaller · « **Reply #120 on:** February 12, 2018, 06:14:51 PM »

Looks like the pressure is on Keith!

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #121 on:** February 12, 2018, 07:14:43 PM »

Keith just finished my primary drive, thanks Keith and Kenny at CycleX. Hint on surprise bike...its not in the picture, the lay down bike should be ready next April!

kmb69 · « **Reply #122 on:** February 12, 2018, 08:46:09 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on February 12, 2018, 06:14:51 PM

Looks like the pressure is on Keith!

Was! Is!

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on February 12, 2018, 07:14:43 PM

Keith just finished my primary drive, thanks Keith and Kenny at CycleX. Hint on surprise bike...its not in the picture, the lay down bike should be ready next April!

Kenny's dampers arrived this morning. Best dampers I've seen. Finished Billy's assembly just before supper. Will 2nd day ship in the morning so I know what Bill will be doing this weekend.

Short, long story. Some time back, (before Kenny had his made), I had some 90 durometer Viton dampers made. Bill's primary was the first one that was going get them for testing. During assembly, I discovered that they were just TOO HARD. They would take a set if you mashed on them and not spring back - NO GOOD. I have rebuilt several primaries with the competitors damper kits and they are pretty fair, ranging 80-85 duro, and I firmly believe the bolts should be 1/4-28 instead of the 6mm. The holes in the hub are perfect for the 1/4-28 bolts. Not as much thread engagement with the 6mm bolts. They get hammered for sure in a performance drag bike.

Voila! Cycle-X to the rescue with 2nd day delivery! Kenny's dampers appear to me to be the PERFECT solution! After letting them warm to room temperature this morning, they measured consistently at 85 duro. They performed extremely well to my "mash" test, springing back to shape with no indentions remaining from the "mash" tool. In fact, I could compress them to 50% of their original size and they sprang back with no residual indents. Pretty sure Kenny's rebuild kit includes the 1/4" bolts as well as a pair of new roller bearings for the hub. This is a pain in the a$$ job getting the countersinks to the proper depth and located at exactly 60 degrees even with a Bridgeport and an indexer. Forget getting it perfect on a drill press unless you really a pro.

Disclaimer: I own 0% of Cycle-X and receive 0% commissions from their primary kit or rebuild sales.

Bottom line: Cycle-X offers the primary rebuilds as a turnkey service with the correct parts and machining procedures. He can even balance the darn thing for a little extra $.
My advice - call Kenny. No better bang for the buck IMHO.

bear · « **Reply #123 on:** February 13, 2018, 12:06:08 AM »

Oh well!......Back to the drawing board.

Looks like I get to unbutton another motor. ( When I find the motivation)

There you go George, you have your answer.

Cheers,
Brian

gschuld · « **Reply #124 on:** February 13, 2018, 12:56:28 AM »

I was just thinking that👍.

George

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Author Topic: Project B7 Underway! Billet Big Block Built By Bill BentON Racing (Read 62018 times)