Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 16, 2009, 11:48:01 AM
I have seen them standing up. I dont see why not.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 16, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
my tank doesnt suck liquid standing up as found in Virgina at big dogs. it will idle all day long, but wiht any load it will start to freeze up or starve the engine
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: MrMindless on December 16, 2009, 12:56:31 PM
I thought the feed tube went to the bottom corner of the tank so they could be run on their side in one orientation, or standing up. maybe it\'s in the middle though? hmm.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 16, 2009, 01:28:50 PM
i thought they had a flexable clunk to run in any orientation like most weadwackers or chainsaws have. All tanks have a key to line up on the bracket to be in only one orientation when horrizontal also.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: MrMindless on December 17, 2009, 01:03:08 PM
I didn\'t think they had a clunk since they do have the fixed orientation. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Camo1Ton on December 18, 2009, 07:28:56 AM
Rig looks great. I\'ve been wantin to do up a single seater for a while now. Was wondering about the out put rotation. What did you do with the engine turned around backwards and all. I get confused when things go from front to back.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: CoraC143 on December 18, 2009, 11:33:58 AM
I couldn\'t figure it out for a while until someone enlightened me - you just flip the axles upside down.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 18, 2009, 03:47:04 PM
This is where Atom will be spending most of his time.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: luvmyxj on December 18, 2009, 04:40:37 PM
KOH here you come
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Wingman on December 19, 2009, 03:16:44 AM
Covered trailer serves as extra storage and \"Bill\" board duties!
sorry for the pun...
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Camo1Ton on December 19, 2009, 02:06:42 PM
I thought about that, but isn\'t the pressure put on the backside or wrong side of the teeth on the ring and pinion? Like backing up under a load breaks teeth on the gears. Or is this an area for reverse cut gears I hear about all the time.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 19, 2009, 07:22:24 PM
ya, they gears are weaker now in forward, but its 2000lb buggy with 90 hp. i think other things will break first.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Wingman on February 22, 2010, 05:07:24 AM
Any updates, Ryan?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on February 22, 2010, 08:21:05 AM
i herd it was driven around the yard a few nights ago.
little things any should be wheeling soon!
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on February 22, 2010, 09:23:06 AM
Yup, almost done. Some wiring and some interior work and Atom will be ready to go.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 02, 2010, 10:11:44 AM
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Wingman on March 02, 2010, 10:18:45 AM
Yea for updates! Thanks Ryan!
Did you end up swapping a V-8?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 02, 2010, 10:27:02 AM
Nope, its a 1.6 from a Tracker. Its light and low.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: gCracker on March 02, 2010, 10:34:25 AM
is it ready to drive in the parade?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 02, 2010, 10:53:26 AM
How would I get it from my trailer to the parade route? And back again?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: gCracker on March 02, 2010, 11:04:01 AM
truck and trailer to somewhere close. I can ask organizers if there is a closer spot than our meeting place(ch 8) to park trailer(s) or I am sure you could drop it off then park the trailer at ch 8, then get a ride to pick up trailer when finished. I am sure a club member would hang around Atom to never leave it unattended.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 03, 2010, 12:01:19 PM
Seems that my 5-port orbital is not open center and dead heading my pump causing it to get real hot real fast.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: itjustmeD on March 04, 2010, 09:51:04 PM
Ok, I am REALLY going to show my newbieness. Is the propane the fuel source? It is a seriously sweet little ride! Nice work.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 05, 2010, 04:54:33 AM
Yes, it runs on propane. Just like a forklift. Smells funny too.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: itjustmeD on March 05, 2010, 06:05:15 AM
Duh! I forgot about forklifts running on propane. Your right it does smell weird. lol Can a vehicle be made to run on gas flip a switch to propane, or are there two many differences? Like switching an engine from gasoline & diesel?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Wingman on March 05, 2010, 09:56:17 AM
Propane to gasoline works, but gasoline to diesel is much different technology.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on March 07, 2010, 10:20:07 AM
figure out the orbital yet?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 07, 2010, 03:46:25 PM
Yea, I need a 4-port.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 17, 2010, 02:26:55 PM
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 18, 2010, 05:00:43 AM
Junior loves these tires. They are nice and soft on his teeth. (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/Ryan_25/Atom%20Smasher/P3175818.jpg)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: AussieLocker on March 18, 2010, 06:40:02 AM
Sponsor photos look great!!!!
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: ollllllo on March 19, 2010, 08:23:18 AM
Lookin good!
Go junior!
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: itjustmeD on March 21, 2010, 01:27:20 PM
The Atom Smasher looks great!!! That looks like a lot of fun. :)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on March 23, 2010, 11:37:48 AM
so when is the first PA trip?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 23, 2010, 11:40:13 AM
Not sure, this whole homeless thing is getting in the way.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on March 23, 2010, 11:43:19 AM
details, details. Go wheeling, it will pass some of the time not haveing to sit at home (or lack of one) :)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 30, 2010, 04:20:17 AM
Its done, lets go wheeling. (http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs465.ash1/25563_1256677339445_1304965388_30631655_3172338_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: gCracker on March 30, 2010, 05:28:19 AM
wow how fitting... you post that you are done on the same day that the Hadron Collider that it is named after records its first atomic collisions..
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: MrMindless on March 30, 2010, 05:31:51 AM
looks fantastic with paint on the skins.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Camo1Ton on March 30, 2010, 06:58:16 AM
Been following it from the start and it looks great. I can\'t wait to catch up with you some where so as to look it over. Been wanting to do one myself for a long time. Real nice job.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: djberg on March 31, 2010, 11:50:47 AM
ryan that\'s awesome!!! cant wait to see it in action/person on may 7th!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: ollllllo on March 31, 2010, 02:29:37 PM
Quote
djberg wrote: cant wait to see it in action/person on may 7th!!!!!!!!!
Yea me too! :bike:
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on April 11, 2010, 09:54:36 PM
New look for big dogs. Its a crappy cell phone pic. (http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs411.snc3/24863_1266630948279_1304965388_30655237_4218142_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on April 12, 2010, 12:28:58 AM
awesome ryan. awesome.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on April 15, 2010, 10:33:43 PM
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: CoraC143 on May 14, 2010, 10:47:09 AM
I made a logo for you and your donations to the 4x4-101 event. You can use it if you like. It\'s kinda small and would only be good for letterhead or business cards.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: ollllllo on May 17, 2010, 09:13:52 PM
looks cool! thanks for the donations to the raffle Ryan!
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on May 17, 2010, 10:25:12 PM
Happy to help out.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on August 03, 2010, 07:12:43 AM
Atom did very well this weekend. whats next on it? :)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on September 29, 2010, 08:36:37 AM
Atom has been doing very well the last couple months. I upgraded the front drive shaft to a custom build one from HAD. I changed the rear output of the t-case to accept a 1310 joint, and got rid of the very very small Samurai joint. ALso made a double wall mid shaft to eliminate all the parts that kept breaking. (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs329.ash2/60938_428555991365_653136365_5557027_1467419_n.jpg)
This happened after a pretty hard roll. (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs306.snc4/40642_1513688356006_1048346720_31491386_8265481_n.jpg)
After watching Smike in the last RcRocs race I decided that it would be a good idea to spend a bunch of money and try racing.
I ordered a t3/t4 turbo for the little 1.6l motor and plan to put it on and go really really fast. :-)
The next couple weeks will be late nights and long weekends getting it legal for racing. Firewalls and window nets are a requirement. The turbo swap will take the longest, so anyone that wants to help let me know.
I will be running alone, no co-driver. I dont have enough room in the buggy to have another person and tools.
My goal is to have it done by October 12 for the race on the 16th.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on September 29, 2010, 08:39:40 AM
awesome- let me know if you need any help. i have time until needed parts come in....
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: etk300ex on September 29, 2010, 10:20:09 AM
Go or it! Hopefully sling comes off 10-4 so I should be around.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: MrMindless on September 29, 2010, 04:13:27 PM
I\'m in for work nights too.
The week before the race will be really bad for me but the rest of this week, and the week after, should be pretty normal. you know how to reach me :)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: carchameleon on September 30, 2010, 08:30:50 AM
i\'m in when i\'m not working
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on October 02, 2010, 05:57:49 PM
Looks like tomorrow (Sunday) will be a good day to do some work on Atom. Anyone want to help out?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on November 08, 2010, 10:15:31 AM
Now that winter is coming I am planning some upgrades to this machine.
I am swapping in a 2.0 Suzuki motor out of a wrecked 1999 Chevy tracker. I bout the whole truck for less than I could find a good motor for. Thanks to Mindless for picking up for me.
I will keep the turbo and us it on the new motor.
I am going to use a stand alone engine managment system called MegaSquirt. http://ms3efi.com/
I have found a local guy that is a MS guru and has a chassis Dyno (in Honeyoe). He will help me in tuning the MS and motor when i get it all installed.
I am hoping for around 160 hp with the new set-up.
Ditching propane and going to gas.
Also planning on doing some shock tuning and air bumps this winter. And some new axle shafts, if I have any money left. :-)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on November 08, 2010, 10:16:51 AM
Datalogging on a SD card is the coolest part. I think anyway.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 08, 2010, 05:25:44 PM
go atom. 9\"s and 39\'s yet?
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on November 08, 2010, 07:23:17 PM
I would swap in a rear 9\" out of an early Bronco. But custom 9s are too much for this winter. Some chromo shaft in the front like Cora has would be great.
I really really like my tires so I am going to run them for a while. BFG Krawlers have too many sidewall failures and KRTs are too much coin.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on November 23, 2010, 10:14:18 PM
It was a great season of wheeling, I learned a lot about driving and what my buggy could do. And a lot about what it could not do. I am lacking power, hill climbs are not possible with this thing. If its wet and I need wheel speed then it just wont do it.
SO I started the tear down yesterday. I cut out all the tube I welded in for the propane tank and cage around it.
All I have left to do is unbolt it and pull it out.
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: ollllllo on December 01, 2010, 10:04:25 AM
striking resemblance
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 01, 2010, 11:12:12 AM
Not nearly as awesome looking as Atom. :-D
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 01, 2010, 11:14:00 AM
The 2.0 is in and looking pretty. (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs960.snc4/75383_1485901869915_1304965388_31126931_6492792_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Atom Smasher
Post by: Ryan_25 on March 26, 2011, 07:48:33 PM
Stripped the gears out of the transfer case on the first outing. The new motor at least double the power of the old one. (http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689890a-961a-4973.jpg) (http://184.72.239.143/mu/a689890a-9639-f4e2.jpg)
