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281. Re: Propster (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:18:25 -0500
According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 there were six propeller driven cars built during that period , five pushers and one puller - The first was in 1914 .
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00309.html (7,373 bytes)

282. Re: Propster (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 20:50:09 -0500
We once did a pull test on a Paraplane (the original motorized parachute) which had twin engines and coaxial counter rotating props - With both engines running the pull was 85% of the combined total
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00313.html (7,437 bytes)

283. Old Map (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 00:58:33 -0500
Tonight I found a map that belonged to my Great-grandfather , showing ElMirage and Harper dry lakes - The title of the map is Victor and Kramer Oil Fields - I would guess it was printed about 90 year
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00372.html (6,569 bytes)

284. Re: Radiator on tank (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 01:14:34 -0500
Considering how well heat conducts from water to water through copper would it be simpler to run the engine water through copper tubes inside the water tank . John
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00373.html (6,378 bytes)

285. Streamliner Body (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 01:24:36 -0500
Why do they say it takes a lot of time to do a streamliner body -LOL- I've only been working on the canopy for a couple of months and its 2/3 finished already - It shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 mor
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00404.html (6,537 bytes)

286. RE: Tools (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 23:22:42 -0500
My most indispensable tools are my stool , clip board , plenty of white paper , pen and pocket calculator .
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00497.html (7,070 bytes)

287. First EFI (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 16:55:40 -0500
If memory serves , the first electronic fuel injection was the Bendix Electrojector used on 1957 Ramblers - It didn't catch on with Detroit and they sold the rights to Bosch and the rest is history -
/html/land-speed/2004-01/msg00547.html (6,423 bytes)

288. Traction control (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 23:30:17 -0500
A device called a synchronizer is available for twin screw boats that lights a light when engines are not running close to the same rpm - If the inputs came from the drive shaft and the hub of a nond
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00102.html (8,855 bytes)

289. RE: air density (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2003 12:58:55 -0500
My hot air balloon always flew hotter and used more fuel when the humidity was high - Always assumed that the water vapor didn't expand as much as air when it was heated - Cars feel faster when it is
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00135.html (6,623 bytes)

290. Memory (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:04:38 -0500
Does anyone remember John Stoll who set a record at Bonneville in 1953 with a Harley powered two wheel streamliner and crashed it the next day at 224 - Bumped into him at work today .
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00164.html (6,366 bytes)

291. Re: Anyone remember the "twin tank"? (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:07:51 -0500
During the wonderful big block era of that series someone built a can-am car that seemed to have been inspired by the twin tank LSR cars - I think the driver sat between the right wheels and the engi
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00180.html (8,766 bytes)

292. Re: anyone remember the"twin tank"? (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 14:44:11 -0500
Another Can Am that didn't work was Jack Hoar's car with a 3 cylinder Kawasaki 2 cycle motor driving each wheel - He unfortunately over estimated the power of these motors and the car was very underp
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00195.html (6,725 bytes)

293. Re: high speed stability (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 21:22:02 -0500
I believe the Can-Am back flip was Mark Donohue at Road Atlanta in 1971 or 1972 where Mark was badly injured - It sticks in my mind because Mike Hiss who I knew pretty well filled in for him at the O
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00352.html (8,125 bytes)

294. Re: high speed stability (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 21:43:52 -0500
A couple of thoughts - Would some combination of louvres or holes in a roadster trunk lid reduce lift - How about piping the exhaust through louvres in the trunk lid - Front wheel drive eliminates th
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00385.html (8,086 bytes)

295. Re: high speed stability (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 23:07:32 -0500
Hi Glen - How could a roadster with 58%/42% weight distribution not be more stable and not have more traction - John -- Original Message -- From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net> To: "John Bur
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00388.html (9,061 bytes)

296. Re: Traction control (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 20:40:38 -0500
Wouldn't it be interesting to hack into Davis Technologies computer to get a list of who has bought their traction control devices .
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00416.html (8,332 bytes)

297. Re: Traction control (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 01:52:18 -0500
In 1971 we had an electronic wheel spin limiter (what we called it then) on my A fuel dragster - It compared front and rear tire surface speeds and killed the mag when it sensed too much slip - When
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00461.html (8,811 bytes)

298. Re: scissor lift (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 22:05:35 -0500
Always liked how the Surfers worked on the bottom of the motor of their Top Fueler in the pits - Get a few guys to help roll the car over on its side .
/html/land-speed/2003-12/msg00692.html (6,293 bytes)

299. Aqueous fire systems (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 23:04:12 -0500
One point I would like clarified - Which if any water based extinguisher agent would let the driver see through the visor and windshield if a ten pound bottle was sprayed in a streamliner cockpit . J
/html/land-speed/2003-11/msg00117.html (6,492 bytes)

300. Re: air intake size (score: 1)
Author: "John Burk" <joyseydevil@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 00:29:15 -0500
Am I over simplifying the design of my air inlet - In 5th gear I need at least 5.4 si inlet area to get full impact pressure (so inlet air spd. is no more car speed) - My fuel injection has a 4.25" d
/html/land-speed/2003-11/msg00119.html (7,546 bytes)

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