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Balancing the Y-Block

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Since we have a balancer in house (Cemb Digital Machine) it was a no brainier to go ahead and  dynamic balance my assemble. There are many benefits that go with balancing your assemble such as less wear on the main bearings and reducing stress on the crankshaft.  Our bob-weight for this motor is allot heaver then what we usually see when we spin up race motors.  The bob-weight on this little 256 Y- Block is “2009” that’s heavy! The pistons and rings alone were “751”.  Here is the before and after balance  information : First spin we were 16.2 grams out … Continue reading Balancing the Y-Block

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The “NEW” Bessel Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE

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     Our “NEW” Bessel 4 bolt Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE were a huge hit at last week-ends Muscle car reunion and Nostalgia drags.  The 390 FE has been in some dire need for a better main cap for some time now and we have designed and installed the first set that lock into the block and eliminated the main cap from closing up under high performance conditions. Please send any comments or remarks to me at jason@besselmotorsports I would really appreciate your feedback and thoughts. Continue reading The “NEW” Bessel Splayed Caps for the Ford 390 FE

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Making A Deadline

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         Putting in some serious hours trying to get this car done ASAP as there are some shows coming up I want to take this car to.  These last few nights have been nothing but welding and filling in holes.  Coming up with a look for the hood has taken some serious beer and hard thought decisions.  I feel we have accomplished a pretty cool look when  it’s said and done and is blended in it should rawk! I also went out and got all of the interior out of our other Merc for this one. It needs to be re-done but for now at … Continue reading Making A Deadline

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St. Paul Rod & Custom

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          I want to give a HUGE Thank you to the guys out at St. Paul Rod and Custom for giving me a place to store my car during this build and the knowledge and tools to even be able to complete this project. If you are in the Midwest area and are looking for a custom hot rod shop this is your place.  They do chassis work, body work, electrical, Turn-Key cars, and of course custom fabrication. For Information call John Coates @ 636.253.6162 Tim Buescher @ 314.707.4524 Continue reading St. Paul Rod & Custom

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Another Night Of Sanding

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       Hit the car again tonight spent most of the evening getting the rest of the paint off. Still waiting on the rear quarter panel to come in so, I can get that going.  I did luck out and have Ronnie stop by tonight and he just jumped straight in and started doing body work on the right  fender.  I will be back on Saturday hoping to put in a good 10 – 12 hours on the car.  I have a few new ideas for the car and a new look, but you are going to have to come back and … Continue reading Another Night Of Sanding

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Nostalgia Drags

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  May 29, 30 and 31, 2009 Stop by and see me at the Bessel Motorsports Booth in the Midway Nitro Funny Cars   See the smoke, feel the thunder and relive the flopper wars of days gone by. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits   Headlining the: Legends of Speed Reunion Pits TM with Swamp Rat and signing autographs Geezer Gassers   *Will be making exhibition passes with side by side action Roland Leong   Legendary nitro tuner Roland Leong and his 1970 Winter nationals-winning driver Larry Reyes will join with Kathy Mosley’s beautifully restored ‘70 Hawaiian Dodge Charger Funny Car Nostalgia Pro … Continue reading Nostalgia Drags

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Bessel Blocks

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What are Bessel Blocks? For years, the aftermarket has relied on “main support” systems to strengthen stock (and after-market) engine blocks, as a way to stop the main caps from moving around under pressure. Here at Bessel Motorsports we have taken that idea a step further, by actually creating a system that works by machining a register into the main saddle of your block and then producing our own high-quality Billet main caps to work in tandem with the machining process. When you start creating horsepower in your blocks regardless if they are a 2 bolt or 4 bolt block’s … Continue reading Bessel Blocks