What was the final result on Clauson's engine

Clark19 · 10/9/11, 8:20 PM

Just wondering if that was your best motor and was legal after USAC checked it why you didn't put it back together and run it the next night?

Andrew S. Quinn · 10/9/11, 8:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark19

Just wondering if that was your best motor and was legal after USAC checked it why you didn't put it back together and run it the next night?

Working outside in the dirt and dust is a bit different than working in a nice clean shop. Would you feel good about reassembling your expensive motor in a dirty environment and then go out an race it if you didnt have to?

c47 · 10/9/11, 9:23 PM

yes, there are variables that will change the readings.....and they have to be factored in for the correct reading.

t-dog · 10/10/11, 10:28 AM

Ok $29.00 dollar head gasket @NAPA FEL-PRO 8993PT-1 with 9-small extra holes only one needed And enclosed trailer 2hr. max. Race next night. NO need to stand their with your pants around your ankles and cry poor me! Or you can put the 161cu.in. back in an we will turn and look for some one with out dated seat belts. Thats not one of the golden one's

darnall · 10/10/11, 11:47 AM

Another board was lit up after the Knoxville nationals regarding the winner pumping too big...apparently they pumped 7 times before it showed legal...un-involved motor builders explained that aluminum engines will pump slightly bigger if pumped when hot due to metal expansion and that once the engine returned to atmospheric temp, which is what the rule states, the engine in question was fine...I would ASSUME something similar happened to the Clausons, and the bore and stroke test is the only true way to determine displacement.

10/10/11, 12:13 PM

If USAC is the premier midget class why even have a engine rule ? If it will fit in a midget and the car pass's safety tech, good to go. If anything usac should have a portable dyno, test the cars at a certain rpm, if they're over the h.p. reading at the end of race they dqed.

Bill Gardner · 10/10/11, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by t-dog

NO need to stand their with your pants around your ankles and cry poor me!

Your own words...

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I thought you were innocent until proven guilty!

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I'm sorry that you feel the need to question {removed} on our ability to supply our customers {partially removed}, but we are working very hard to make our businesses a success, to us you sound like a angry person just wanting to stir up trouble. If you have a problem with {removed}, feel free to call and we'll discuss it like adults instead of like teenagers online. I hope that this will put to rest any rumors while the case is pending.

I think the Clauson's are working very hard to have successful results and are innocent until proven guilty. I believe the matter of Clauson's motor issue is closed. It passed the test and was LEGAL!

PJ Wright · 10/10/11, 3:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt Pusher

I have "no dog in this fight" so I think I can be fairly objective. I've researched info on "Cubic Inch Testers" provided by the manufacturers of the test equipment and independent articles and they all agree on 2 issues. 1. Test equipment errors are always to the small size. 2. If it pumps BIG, it's BIG!.

Well heck yeah, if the manufacturer says it, it's got to be true! I mean we all know that they would tell us if their equipment could produce a false positive.

Since virtually all sanctioning organizations have rules that call for further testing if an engine pumps big then they must not have faith in the "if it pumps big, it's big" theory.
I know you claim to be objective so it must be a coincidence that your caps lock key malfunctions when you type the word "big".

racefan20 · 10/10/11, 5:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt Pusher

I have "no dog in this fight" so I think I can be fairly objective. I've researched info on "Cubic Inch Testers" provided by the manufacturers of the test equipment and independent articles and they all agree on 2 issues. 1. Test equipment errors are always to the small size. 2. If it pumps BIG, it's BIG!.

I might be more objective reading your posts if you were man(or woman) enough to put your name behind your words. Anyone can anonymously sit back and take shots at someone. If you cant put your name on it then its a waste of our time.

c47 · 10/10/11, 8:02 PM

none of this really matters if the head was popped and the motor was measured and found legal.
and if the clausons didnt want to put the motor back together in the parking lot, who is anyone to question that?
next time....put the money up and have it torn down if it bothers you so much.

10/9/11, 8:20 PM	#21 Re: What was the final result on Clauson's en
Clark19 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	Just wondering if that was your best motor and was legal after USAC checked it why you didn't put it back together and run it the next night?

10/9/11, 9:23 PM	#23 Re: What was the final result on Clauson's en
c47 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 416	yes, there are variables that will change the readings.....and they have to be factored in for the correct reading.

10/10/11, 10:28 AM	#24 Re: What was the final result on Clauson's en
t-dog Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Ok $29.00 dollar head gasket @NAPA FEL-PRO 8993PT-1 with 9-small extra holes only one needed And enclosed trailer 2hr. max. Race next night. NO need to stand their with your pants around your ankles and cry poor me! Or you can put the 161cu.in. back in an we will turn and look for some one with out dated seat belts. Thats not one of the golden one's

10/10/11, 12:13 PM	#26 Re: What was the final result on Clauson's en
backitin Posts: n/a	If USAC is the premier midget class why even have a engine rule ? If it will fit in a midget and the car pass's safety tech, good to go. If anything usac should have a portable dyno, test the cars at a certain rpm, if they're over the h.p. reading at the end of race they dqed.