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ChadS
04-29-2004 07:22:22
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Re: RPMS WHEREEVER WHATEVER in reply to WILDMAN, 04-29-2004 05:20:45
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It could be a very dangerous situation checking rpm to the tech crew. You never know what could happen, it could pull and run well, then the tach gets put on and it may blow up during the no load wide open rpm. Seen some big Olivers blow the competition away, then get tached, and then they self destructed during the rpm check! I like the tell tale tach idea, but each time someone mentions this idea at our local clubs, the always say that they are not accurate. It is an honesty issue when the rpm checks come into play, he who hides it the best, passes the check! LOL! I do not like the idea of checking rpm while pulling down the track. the rules say that the rpm is checked "No Load" to me, this is a big difference! If you pass tech inspection, rpm checks, then pull, then rpm checked again, and pass, then whatever happens on the track is fair game. May not sound honest there, but that is why pulling is the way it is today! Just look at NATPA!! Rpm limits are a safety issue. And who can blame them at all. If the world was perfect, there would be no arguement, all that has to happen is some one gets killed due to an over rapped engine that explodes the flywheel. Then everyone would either respect the rules, or not pull at all. But if a pull is checking rpms on a regular basis, pullers, follow the rules, the tech crew will appreciate not having to argue, and the extra time it takes to determine whether you are a good ol boy, and let you pass, over or not! LOL Just my opinion. ChadS
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