Last weekend I entered my 41 Chevy GI in a "slow speed race" designed primarily for antique tractors. Unfortunately I got beat by a 1956 JD 420 that the owner was able to get to idle at an incredibly low RPM. Being very "green" to this type of race, I showed up unprepared as my engine was screaming in comparison. With a crawl ratio of 93.608 I think I still have a chance. So here is the question...if I can get my 54 235 engine to idle real low, will there be any ramifications? Will the oil pump move enough oil, or will I harm the bearings? The duration of the "race" is very brief and there is little load on the drivetrain. Any tricks to "tune" an engine for this type of match? I need your all's help with this as I have already told this years winner (who is a real good guy BTW) that I will be back for a rematch next year. The trash talk has already been flung, and I don't like the taste of crow...help me out guys!
Here is a video of the race:
Paul
Wow, the grass on the side of the road was growing faster then you guy's were. Jeffrey
