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I'm still sorting out my Deuce coupe, it's coming along and progress is being made. BUT...'Scratching my head over why it's turning 3,000 revs at 70 when, according to calculations it should be turning 2100 - 2300 at that speed. Here's the set up and what I have done so far...any thoughts/suggestions are appreciated.

ZZ4 crate motor
700 R4 trans from Bow Tie Overdrives, their stage 2 street model, using a converter from Bow Tie OD's, the one they recommended for this tranny. Transmission shifts as it should through all four gears.
26.5 inch tall rear tires
3.50 gear
Stewart Warner electric tach which I believe to be correctly wired; stock HEI distributor

All the on line calculators say this combo should yield approx 2200 rpm at 70.
I have measured 70 mph by GPS and at that speed the tach shows 3000rpm.
The general consensus from others I've talked to about this is that for some reason it's not going into OD, but it sure shifts 4 times (confirmed by seat of the pants).

I have jacked the rear end up and rotated both rear wheels while counting the pinion yoke revolutions and this exercise confirmed the ratio is approx 3.50

I would like to get the revs down into the 2200 range as this car will be driven a lot over long distances and the increased mileage, not to mention less noise, would be a definite plus. Before tearing into the tranny, I'd appreciate any thoughts from you guys as to what's going on here and possible fixes. Thanks -Tom

Thanks guys...lots of good stuff to contemplate here.

Today I drove my Deuce 5 window over to Goodguys in Charlotte.  This was the first trip of any distance it has been on.  Things were all good and I'm pleased with my first time effort, EXCEPT...the * electric fuel pump makes a racket that seriously detracts from the enjoyment.  It's a Holley blue pump, mounted to the frame rail just behind the door on the passenger side.  I have it mounted with a rubber cushion between it and the rail and it still makes way too much noise.  I had to use an electric pump because the frame is pinched and there isn't room for a mechanical pump.  Looking for suggestions on how to make this thing quieter.  Are all electric pumps generally loud or is it just because it's a Holley?  Are there other brands that are quieter?  Anybody want to buy a very slightly used Holley blue pump?  Thanks.

Thanks, knew I could count on this board for good info.

And Now For The Dumb Question of the Day for which I apologize in advance.  This is probably pretty basic stuff that I should know.  

I have several bolts for which the torque spec is in inch pounds.  Not having an inch pound wrench I'm wondering if there is any reason not to simply use one of the many conversion programs to convert the inch pounds spec to foot pounds?  If there is no reason not to do this, then why weren't the specs given in foot pounds to start with?  I should add that I have already tightened the fastners in question using a conversion program to get the foot pound equivalent, I just need to know if this is correct or is there some reason not to do it this way?

'Just went to the website for this and I'm not surprised.  It's another demonstration of the dismal science of demographics.  Most of the finalists are muscle cars.  The folks that listen to that radio station are probably in their late 30's and they voted for the cars that they identify with.  They grew up in the muscle car era and therefore have no frame of reference to our older (much cooler) cars.  Nice looking Deuce by the way.  And time marches on...

Seadog... Can you give us an Idea of whats already there?

Thanks for the response.  After studying the problem for a while I figured out a way to git-r-done.  Four holes strategically drilled around the perimeter of the windshield cavity, some tee-nuts welded to the rear of the windshield frame, four quarter by twenty bolts and the windshield is in.  True, it doesn't swing out, but at least I won't have to worry about leaks this way as it is solid.  Sometimes I have to sit and think a bunch before the answer comes to me...this was one of those times.

I am working on a glass Deuce and have a chopped stock style windshield frame that I was originally going to glue in but the thought occurred that this is a bad idea in the event of needing to replace the glass in case of a rock chip.  I think I want to install the frame the way Henry did it originally, so that it swings out.  Can anybody give me a source for all the parts I'll need to make this change.  I can find lots of sources for the windshield swing arms but nobody seems to carry the hinges and other small parts needed.  Also any tips on doing this will be appreciated as well...THANKS!

My  glass bodied Deuce 5 window will have a stock style, but non opening, chrome windshield frame which will be glued in.  I am told that I should use the windshield rubber from an S-10 truck.  I have two questions:  Is the information re the S-10 rubber correct?  and  Can someone tell me what year S-10 rubber I need to get?

Thanks

I saw this TV cable system mentioned in the current issue of Street Rodder.  I'm almost ready to hook up my 700r4...has anyone on here had any first hand experience with this product?  It almost sounds too easy, therefore I'm a bit skeptical.  The link below is to the page on their website that gives product details.  Thanks.

http://www.bowlertransmissions.com/default.aspx?mpid=34

According to my sorces, the shop is closed, and there was an auction this past weekend.

Follow this link for more http://boydforum.repspark.com/ShowThread.aspx?ID=3233

Man that looks good.  Congratulations!  Now drive the wheels off it!

It's this weekend folks.  Anyone else planning on attending?

I'll be there Friday.  It's about three hours from my house.  Looking forward to meeting y'all.

Looking Good! I really prefer the look of the 5-Window over the 3....Whos body are you using and are you happy with it?

Thanks, it has been a long time coming.  Body is from New Age Motorsports.  It's OK, they all take a certain amount of fussing with before they're ready to paint.

'Been a while since I posted any progress on my project.  Today I rolled it out in the sun to let the body cure some more before it goes to paint next month.  I have begun wiring the gauges and have run the battery cables, installed the battery box and made an overhead console...in addition to installing the engine and finishing some body work on the tail lights, etc.  'Hope to have it on the road some time this summer.