TSP Level 2A-R (Larry's motor) Complete and Dyno tested.

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by LARRY70GS, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    Im crazy-gluing my video camera onto Larry's dash ... pointed at HIM !!

    I want the footage of Larry looking like this

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    69GS400s, Aug 21, 2012
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  2. elagache

    elagache Platinum Level Contributor

    Hurray!! (Re: TSP Level 2A-R (Larry's motor) Complete and Dyno tested.)

    Hi Larry, Jim, Alan and V-8 Buick horsepower junkies . . . :3gears:

    Hurray!! Glad it is one step closer to getting in your car! :TU:

    Hope that the Auto Center will make your engine comfortable until they can install it! :grin:

    Cheers, Edouard :beer
     
    elagache, Aug 21, 2012
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  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    John called me today about 4:11 PM. I was on my way to the Oyster Bay cruise night. Engine arrived safely, and the packaging was perfect. I'll update when we get ready for the install.

    ---------- Post added at 10:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:10 PM ----------
    No it will be more like Maxwell on the zip line. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlNOwwQQJk

    That will be me on the return road:laugh:
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 21, 2012
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  4. staged67gspwr

    staged67gspwr "The Black Widow"

    Congrats Larry,you will have fun with this motor wait till you drive the car!!:TU:
     
    staged67gspwr, Aug 21, 2012
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  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    With Steve's (71stagegs) help, I modified the RobbMc 1/2" pickup. We added an elbow and short length of tubing so that it would draw from the back of the tank.


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    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  6. TheSilverBuick

    TheSilverBuick In the Middle of No Where

    I didn't know you were putting that engine in a submarine! :shock:
     
    TheSilverBuick, Aug 23, 2012
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  7. Johnny Angel

    Johnny Angel Well-Known Member

    Congrats "Wizard", it's been a long time coming. (You must have the patience of a "Saint".) Best to you and your new toy.

    John
     
    Johnny Angel, Aug 23, 2012
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  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, not under water, but I may leave the ground at some point:laugh:
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  9. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Larry,

    Has Steve ever put a setup like that in a GS tank?

    JW
     
    Jim Weise, Aug 23, 2012
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  10. jay3000

    jay3000 RIP 1-16-21

    Kind of wish I had done that..

    Don't hit the gas unless you're pointed straight and there is nothing in the way.. But ... do hit it often..
     
    jay3000, Aug 23, 2012
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  11. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Jim,
    That is the Robb Mc 1/2" pick up. The fuel pickup just goes straight down. I figured it might be better to have the pick up point facing the rear of the tank to lessen the chance of it becoming uncovered from fuel slosh when the tank was getting low. I like to race it with about 1/2 a tank. Steve had his stock pick up modified to 1/2" and did the same thing. Soldered on an extension pointing straight back, and cut it at an angle for a larger opening. I cut some off the tube, and fit the elbow so that it is at the same height that it was before, just facing the rear of the tank.


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    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  12. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Larry,

    I totally agree with what your doing there, I am just worried about you actually getting it in the tank.. the hole is pretty small, and the extension complicates the ability to fit it in the hole.

    I am pretty sure that is why the guys at RobMC ship it like it is.

    I have some experience with big pickups, and getting the whole works in the hole is the issue.

    Typically, what your going to do is get the float in first, and then work it around to get the tube in, but your extension will complicate that. You will see what I mean when you get to the tank.

    Be a good idea to find someone close to you who has a A body tank out of the car (68-72) and test fit it, before you tear everything apart.

    That is why I was wondering if Steve had put one exactly like that in. I have no doubt it will feed the beast, if you can get it in the hole!

    JW
     
    Jim Weise, Aug 23, 2012
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  13. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yup, I understand. Steve said it worked. If I have to, I'll just shorten the horizontal copper tube, and it will still face the rear of the tank. I'll see if someone has a tank I can try and fit it into in the mean time.
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  14. jay3000

    jay3000 RIP 1-16-21

    My 71 tank had a baffle in it that ran side to side IIRC it was behind the fuel pickup and had little semi circle cutouts for fuel to flow back to front.. And the fuel filler tube ran all the way to the front of the tank.. Does that sound right??

    If it makes any difference.. I've made 1/8 mile passes with less than 1/4 showing with no problem.. But I wouldn't push it.. That's pulling well over 1G.. I have the same Robb MC pickup.. In the 1/4 mile it would give more time for the fuel to find the back of the tank though..
     
    jay3000, Aug 23, 2012
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  15. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I think there are some differences in the tank baffling from year to year. If I have to shorten the horizontal portion of my pick up, that is what I will do. A cutting wheel will make short work of it.
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  16. jay3000

    jay3000 RIP 1-16-21

    I don't think getting it in the hole will be a problem..
     
    jay3000, Aug 23, 2012
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  17. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I'll do my best:grin:
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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  18. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    I have a tank ... Shiney and new
     
    69GS400s, Aug 23, 2012
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  19. 71stagegs

    71stagegs bpg member #1417

    Alan is there a b4b under it :TU:
     
    71stagegs, Aug 23, 2012
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  20. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Will you be around on Saturday? I have a few errands to run on the Island this Saturday.
     
    LARRY70GS, Aug 23, 2012
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