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| jdogg |
 Mar 18 2005, 08:16 AM
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Chris-
If you are going on US1, you will pass about 2 miles from my house!! We are about an hour and a half from Petersburg, and yes, it is probably 600 miles on the nose from your shop to my doorstep, it could take anywhere from 10 to 17 hours, haha. Average is 12. Don't hesitate to call, the door is wide open for you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| groot |
Mar 18 2005, 08:28 AM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
I picked up some gears from Ferg a few months ago and might have some to help you round out your options... but not until I switch to a Hewland.
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 19 2005, 05:30 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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I'm nearly ready to go - except for a few small things:
I have to finish hooking up the "old" engine/exhaust/axles, add oil and fire it up. I have about 10 "small" projects to finish on the car in preparation for racing. I have to get the truck charging system functioning. I have to load the truck with everything I might need for the next 2 weeks. I'm trying to get my annual inspection done this afternoon at a local tech day instead of waiting for a stranger to give me the third degree at the track in Atlanta. I'm going to a wedding Sunday. It's supposed to snow here on Sunday. There were some unexpected and unavoidable issues at Raby's Aircooled Technology with my new engine, so I will be there to finish assembling it (attaching peripherals) and prepping it for the dyno. I finished prepping a roll cage kit for Jake's 914 to install while I'm there. Anyone know the best way to remove Line-X? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) (don't ask!) I got almost all the work done at my shop that I was supposed to complete before going away. All the exhaust systems were finished and out the door, except for one heat exchanger to be finished when I return. Everything I ordered from various suppliers has arrived, including my new Rennshift that I will install while on the trip. Many thanks to James Adams! The new and improved product looks awesome btw! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) My finger is healing nicely and I didn't even get the antibiotic prescription filled. I'll have to pull the stitches myself during the trip. Except for having trouble signing my name I hardly let the injury slow me down. It's going to be close but I think a Monday am departure is still realistic! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| Jake Raby |
Mar 19 2005, 08:41 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Damn Chris.. Sounds like you have a lot to do!
The issues we hit here with the engine were serious time killers but we should still be able to stay on schedule. We may not get quite so much dyno time but thats it. I am looking forward to having Chris down this way for a while to show him some southern hospitality..... And I' am looking forward to that cage in my 914. Then all she'll need is a paint job and set of flares and be good to go! |
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 20 2005, 08:21 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Yup, lately I've been getting nearly the same amount of sleep you usually do - 4 1/2 hours a night. I didn't make the deadline for the annual tech inspection yesterday. They stopped at 3; I started the engine at 2:30 in the garage; it's a half hour drive to the Kart Trak where the Tech was being held. That left me short by the amount of time it takes to install the front & rear deck lids and load the trailer. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) No problem though, I'll just have to have it done at Road Atlanta. I've tried to keep multiple options open for each step of this trip. One thing that I have only one option with is my '85 Ford E350 tow rig. Today I have to fix the charging system or else. I already replaced the alternator and voltage regulator. I'll look for a bad wire next. Actually I have another option - leave later - we have plenty of time in the travel schedule still. One thing I am very happy about is my new oil pump. Here's a picture of it in the car. Attached image(s) 
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| URY914 |
Mar 20 2005, 08:29 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,614 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Chris,
Is the long gold in-line tube a filter? Paul |
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 20 2005, 09:33 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Yes. It's a screen filter to prevent engine debris (from a catastrophic failure) from going forward to the oil coolers. The picture is a little deceiving. The line to that filter comes from the outlet of the primary scavenge pump located in the stock pump location. The external pump has two stages, for scavenging each valve cover. I'm not real happy with the layout of the oil lines at this point because there is too much going on in one small space. I'll work on that when I have more time. |
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| Brett W |
Mar 20 2005, 03:26 PM
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I am planning on coming over Sunday morning early. I should be there by 9-10AM. If you need anything before then.
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| SGB |
Mar 24 2005, 03:47 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
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GOOD LUCK CHRIS!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| ChrisFoley |
Mar 31 2005, 10:56 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,925 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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A big thanks to all who came by the track in Atlanta to visit,
to all the wellwishers on the forum, and especially to Jake and Len for their assistance. They dove right into the hot engine compartment in an effort to isolate the problem. I'm just sorry it didn't work out better on our first meeting. Pete and I have been getting a little R&R at my brother's place while we take care of some minor issues with the car. The oil leak was a loose valve cover. I switched to the aluminum covers because of my external scavenge pump and I didn't get enough loctite on the bolts I guess. It was a good opportunity to check the valve adjustment anyway. We found a cracked cooling fan bracket and I went to a local welding shop this morning. The owner very graciously allowed me to use his TIG (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) at no charge so we will have that resolved before we continue on. I left the other unit at Jake's shop by mistake (still attached to the engine), not thinking it would come in handy right away. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Things might be starting to look a little better. Summit Point isn't as fast a track as RA and I've raced there a few times before. With a little luck I'll have a good race on Sunday. I'm looking forward to meeting the local forum members who come out. One note though: I won't be as social (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chatsmiley.gif) while we are supposed to be working on the car as I was at Road Atlanta. Normally I rely on my wife to help me stay focused on my work because I like to talk and often get behind schedule. Without her on my crew for this trip it has been an additional challenge for me. She's the best. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/grouphug.gif) |
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