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ThePaintedMan
post May 15 2013, 08:42 PM
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More video, this time of the second session. I got up a little more confidence in this one and started exploring more of what the car could do, especially though T1, T13 and T17.


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post May 15 2013, 09:07 PM
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You are not running on all four cylinders properly.

It sounds like one cylinder is either not using a good plug, a bad wire, or the carbs are not setup right.
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post May 15 2013, 11:49 PM
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Well I'm both impressed and jealous! Some day I'll drive Sebring ... I can only hope! It looks like it was a ton of fun, even if the car wasn't performing to its potential. I'd say it looks like you've really learned T13 and T17 very well. That's just from the camera perspective of course, but still those (and T1 as you said) seem to be your favorites and of course they are crucial momentum conservation turns, hence their challenge. So I've been told. In a word, Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 16 2013, 06:39 PM
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Great videos George and nice job on the driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

When we get the engine running right your car is going to give the chump world hell.

John
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post Aug 28 2013, 09:15 PM
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Well that just about solves it! Spent the past two weeks pulling the old engine and putting the spare in. Finally got it buttoned up tonight and started with no drama. Cranked it for a few times to build oil pressure, then hooked up power to the fuel pump and away she went. First impression is that it runs MUCH smoother than the old one. No coughs from the carbs, no hesitation and NO backfiring! Took it around the block a few times just to put my mind at ease.

Tomorrow I'll do a basic tune - get it timed, synch the carbs, adjust the mixture and re-tighten the exhaust nuts.

Big thanks to John for being patient and Billh1963 for being honest with me and providing me a good spare! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

A bonus - I swapped transmissions to the one that was attached to this motor. Bill, I think this must have been rebuilt too at some point.WOW, what a difference good synchros make. Not sure what is going on internally, but the "throws" feel much tighter as well. If the good Dr. Evilicious sees this, maybe he can shed some light on what would cause this difference.
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post Aug 29 2013, 02:53 AM
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post Aug 29 2013, 04:12 AM
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You must have a good instructor George! We can tell by his legs who he is!
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post Aug 29 2013, 04:56 AM
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post Aug 29 2013, 05:25 AM
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Big thanks to John for being patient and Billh1963 for being honest with me and providing me a good spare! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

A bonus - I swapped transmissions to the one that was attached to this motor. Bill, I think this must have been rebuilt too at some point.WOW, what a difference good synchros make. Not sure what is going on internally, but the "throws" feel much tighter as well. If the good Dr. Evilicious sees this, maybe he can shed some light on what would cause this difference.


I'm glad to see the "Pink Panther Returns" is more than just a movie title (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The PO of the Pink Panther was adamant that both the engine and transmission only had around 5k miles on the rebuild. I guess that's true. I'm so happy that the engine is working out for you!
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post Aug 29 2013, 05:36 AM
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:09 AM
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Thanks fellas. It'll be cool to tear into those heads on the old engine to see if my suspicions are confirmed. I think there is a head gasket leak on #3, a cracked head, or other, but that'll be for another day. Too much stuff left to do for the moment.
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:32 AM
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sounds like you can ratchet up your shift point to 5.5k. have fun with your 'new' car george. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:37 AM
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sounds like you can ratchet up your shift point to 5.5k. have fun with your 'new' car george. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)


Thanks Kev. Still not sure I have the stones to do that... so worried about breaking something. But it'll be nice to at least get it past 4,000.
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:01 PM
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post Aug 29 2013, 07:26 PM
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George does that engine have that bolt I sent you in it? If so the it can easily go to the redline. It is a very special bolt! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Rev away! While I am sure that going too far with every shift is not good but if it is a sound seasoned engine there should not be too much risk with taking it there once in a while.

Hey I sprung for one of Tim's gauge light sets. Have you installed yours yet? I hope to have them next week and ready for Okteenerfest.
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post Aug 29 2013, 10:12 PM
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It sure does Mike! Now that I know I have the special crank bolt, I'm a little more confident to rev it. Sort of like the "special tires" Harry put on Cole Trickle's car in Days of Thunder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Have not had a chance to send my gauges to Tim yet. I'm dropping the car off on the east coast this weekend with FourBlades so we can finish our prep on the car. Still have a lot of must-do items to meet tech requirements so unfortunately the gauges fell by the wayside. It would be nice to have them for the race though as shift lights!
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post Jan 13 2014, 10:43 AM
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Door bars in and cage complete, finally!


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post Jan 13 2014, 10:08 PM
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Door bars in and cage complete, finally!


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post Jan 13 2014, 10:11 PM
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Thanks Shane. As I mentioned to you, not quite Tangering Racing quality, and if I had it to do over again, I probably would have just purchased Chris's product. But it will be nice to remove the cage to R&R things if need be.
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post Jan 14 2014, 08:21 AM
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Looks like it turned out pretty nice. Are you planning on paint or powder coating to prevent too much rust?
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