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Charlie ny · 05-28-2015, 03:17 PM

Alice and I just returned from Vermont. The main reason for the trip to
Vt was to deliver a part to Ron Halloran, aka 'Ol Ron. I can tell everyone here
that Ron is the link between old tech and new tech with all things flathead.
We spent a lovely 1/2 day at Ron's and looked at and discussed computer
controlled ignitions, fuel injection and cylinder head technology. It became
clear right away that Rons focus is not what you can achieve with a
flathead it is WHAT ELSE you can achieve with a flathead.
There are not many like Ron, I'm sure glad things worked out and we had
this opportunity.
Charlie ny

JWL · 05-28-2015, 03:22 PM

I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting and talking with Ron. It is best NOT to say the word "camshaft" in his presence.

adileo · 05-28-2015, 03:25 PM

That's great to hear, there's nothing better than folks with a common interest/hobby getting together.

You both are great assets to this site.

But ......I'm glad your back, my check will be in the mail soon for one of ur bullet proof pumps

Jay in Mass · 05-28-2015, 04:11 PM

Charlie
I'm happy to hear that you had a safe trip and that you are back home again.
I did try to hook up with old Ron at the Gathering of the Faithful last fall in Mass. but it didn't happen. Maybe I 'll get to meet him this year. Jay

Ol' Ron · 05-28-2015, 05:22 PM

Well I enjoyed the visit as well, especially Alice, a real lady. Charley has a machinist back ground, so we hit it off quite well, although I'd never clasify myself as a machenist. I on;y wish I had the truck running. The reason he made the trip was to deliver a drivers side EAB head. I needed one for the angle plug mod.
Say Charley, have them check your rear axle, it sounded kinda bad when you left. If I had wheels I'd have chased you dowm.
Take care and say hi to Alice for me..

JM 35 Sedan · 05-28-2015, 05:49 PM

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We got to visit with Ol' Ron a few years ago on a tour of Vermont and New Hampshire. We had a great visit and got to try some of Ron's famous Chili

34fordy · 05-28-2015, 06:00 PM

I hope an explanation is forthcoming on the "NOT say the word camshaft" for newer members like myself-- Please--Thank you

hope · 05-28-2015, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWL

I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting and talking with Ron. It is best NOT to say the word "camshaft" in his presence.

Did that once, (word) "camshaft", as soon as he opened his mouth, i was lost. But of course i don't know S....about camshaft anyways.

My inquiry was about an ISKY cam.

Tim Ayers · 05-28-2015, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Well I enjoyed the visit as well, especially Alice, a real lady. Charley has a machinist back ground, so we hit it off quite well, although I'd never clasify myself as a machenist. I on;y wish I had the truck running. The reason he made the trip was to deliver a drivers side EAB head. I needed one for the angle plug mod.
Say Charley, have them check your rear axle, it sounded kinda bad when you left. If I had wheels I'd have chased you dowm.
Take care and say hi to Alice for me..

Wow, talk about white glove customer service! Ron and Charlie are some of the class acts on Fordbarn. Thanks to both of you.

Charlie ny · 05-28-2015, 09:47 PM

Ron,
I noticed the rear end was making funny sounds as we departed our camp
site on the Battenkill River. We stayed on the gorgeous back roads all the way home.
I only do banjo rears so off to the dealer in the morning.
Charlie ny

Ol' Ron · 05-28-2015, 10:05 PM

Glad you made it home all right. Take care.
Ron

Mike B · 05-29-2015, 12:07 AM

Wow, such a cool thread!

I thank you both for sharing and discussing!!

Cecil/WV · 05-29-2015, 06:04 AM

We had the pleasure of visiting with Ron in Oct of '13, along with Chuck Lessard. Enjoyed the visit and got to eat one of the "best hamburgers in Chester".

BILL WZOREK · 05-29-2015, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I hope an explanation is forthcoming on the "NOT say the word camshaft" for newer members like myself-- Please--Thank you

Ol Ron can talk your ear off about cam's / he has forgot more about them then most of us will ever know or pretend to know

Brendan · 05-29-2015, 09:50 AM

i would like to meet Ron, you could learn a lot from him!

Ol' Ron · 05-29-2015, 08:04 PM

I don't want to miss lead anyone abut my knowledge of camshafts. There design is pretty much a black art, or there wouldn't be so many grinds to choose from. However you can learn sumpin by trying different cams in the same application, I did that. The results were although the cam is an important part of the engines performance, on a short track the driver and suspension is more important. With a good engine a good driver in a good car can be a winner. we see this every week eng on TV at Bristal and other short tracks. Yes the longer tracks need tha special engine with just alittle more. John (JWL) and I ave talked over dofferent cams and the application becomes important. Street engines need a drivable cam with reasonable performance and great sound. I have my favorite and others have their's, but unless to try a few of them, you'll never know the difference. At present my 280 ci engine has a stock EAB cam, and heads. the heads have been modified by milling then .040" then using a die grinder clearancing them for .05" piston to head clearance. My second set will have the ancled plugs. All this is to invesagae the best way to get better fuel economy. And last ly, going to an engine management system.
At my age I love to try different things, just in case I missed something along they.

Remember, it's the Journey, not the destination.
And I couldn't do this without the help of others, thanks, youde guys know who you are.

05-28-2015, 03:17 PM	#1
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	'Ol Ron and me Alice and I just returned from Vermont. The main reason for the trip to Vt was to deliver a part to Ron Halloran, aka 'Ol Ron. I can tell everyone here that Ron is the link between old tech and new tech with all things flathead. We spent a lovely 1/2 day at Ron's and looked at and discussed computer controlled ignitions, fuel injection and cylinder head technology. It became clear right away that Rons focus is not what you can achieve with a flathead it is WHAT ELSE you can achieve with a flathead. There are not many like Ron, I'm sure glad things worked out and we had this opportunity. Charlie ny

05-28-2015, 03:22 PM	#2
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 'Ol Ron and me I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting and talking with Ron. It is best NOT to say the word "camshaft" in his presence.

05-28-2015, 03:25 PM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: 'Ol Ron and me That's great to hear, there's nothing better than folks with a common interest/hobby getting together. You both are great assets to this site. But ......I'm glad your back, my check will be in the mail soon for one of ur bullet proof pumps

05-28-2015, 04:11 PM	#4
Jay in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 379	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Charlie I'm happy to hear that you had a safe trip and that you are back home again. I did try to hook up with old Ron at the Gathering of the Faithful last fall in Mass. but it didn't happen. Maybe I 'll get to meet him this year. Jay

05-28-2015, 05:22 PM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Well I enjoyed the visit as well, especially Alice, a real lady. Charley has a machinist back ground, so we hit it off quite well, although I'd never clasify myself as a machenist. I on;y wish I had the truck running. The reason he made the trip was to deliver a drivers side EAB head. I needed one for the angle plug mod. Say Charley, have them check your rear axle, it sounded kinda bad when you left. If I had wheels I'd have chased you dowm. Take care and say hi to Alice for me..

05-28-2015, 05:49 PM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We got to visit with Ol' Ron a few years ago on a tour of Vermont and New Hampshire. We had a great visit and got to try some of Ron's famous Chili __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-28-2015, 06:00 PM	#7
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,229	Re: 'Ol Ron and me I hope an explanation is forthcoming on the "NOT say the word camshaft" for newer members like myself-- Please--Thank you

05-28-2015, 09:47 PM	#10
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Ron, I noticed the rear end was making funny sounds as we departed our camp site on the Battenkill River. We stayed on the gorgeous back roads all the way home. I only do banjo rears so off to the dealer in the morning. Charlie ny

05-28-2015, 10:05 PM	#11
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Glad you made it home all right. Take care. Ron

05-29-2015, 12:07 AM	#12
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: 'Ol Ron and me Wow, such a cool thread! I thank you both for sharing and discussing!!

05-29-2015, 06:04 AM	#13
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,298	Re: 'Ol Ron and me We had the pleasure of visiting with Ron in Oct of '13, along with Chuck Lessard. Enjoyed the visit and got to eat one of the "best hamburgers in Chester".

05-29-2015, 09:50 AM	#15
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,976	Re: 'Ol Ron and me i would like to meet Ron, you could learn a lot from him! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

05-29-2015, 08:04 PM	#16
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 'Ol Ron and me I don't want to miss lead anyone abut my knowledge of camshafts. There design is pretty much a black art, or there wouldn't be so many grinds to choose from. However you can learn sumpin by trying different cams in the same application, I did that. The results were although the cam is an important part of the engines performance, on a short track the driver and suspension is more important. With a good engine a good driver in a good car can be a winner. we see this every week eng on TV at Bristal and other short tracks. Yes the longer tracks need tha special engine with just alittle more. John (JWL) and I ave talked over dofferent cams and the application becomes important. Street engines need a drivable cam with reasonable performance and great sound. I have my favorite and others have their's, but unless to try a few of them, you'll never know the difference. At present my 280 ci engine has a stock EAB cam, and heads. the heads have been modified by milling then .040" then using a die grinder clearancing them for .05" piston to head clearance. My second set will have the ancled plugs. All this is to invesagae the best way to get better fuel economy. And last ly, going to an engine management system. At my age I love to try different things, just in case I missed something along they. Remember, it's the Journey, not the destination. And I couldn't do this without the help of others, thanks, youde guys know who you are.