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by Dave
May 17th, 2015, 9:17 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: High Torque Starter .. part number or sell?
Replies: 3
Views: 4078

Re: High Torque Starter .. part number or sell?

Steve if the stock unit will not clock for you shoot me a pm . I have modified the nose mounts so they lay all the way over on the tranny.

Dave
by Dave
August 3rd, 2014, 3:33 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Offest link pin bushings.
Replies: 7
Views: 11943

Re: Offset link pin bushings.

I have been making mine out of 660 cored bronze for years. I just had a hard time getting my head around using steel for a bushing. Since I make them for myself and a few people (not for general sale) I don't worry about being too precise on the internal bore. The bronze distorts some when pressing ...
by Dave
May 23rd, 2014, 9:32 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Citation Setup recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 7995

Re: Citation Setup recommendations

Personally pitch the spring and get a good quality one ie: Hypercoil. The spring rate of a spring will not change, however they will collapse. When you get a new one carefully measure the free length of the spring write it down, annually remeasure the spring. I throw my springs at a 1/4- 3/8in. devi...
by Dave
May 22nd, 2014, 9:36 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Citation Setup recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 7995

Re: Citation Setup recommendations

With the rear of the car in the air: 1 Set the droop limit rod center to center on mounting bolts to the same distance as the lower rocker approx.10 15/16. 2 Set the droop with the drop rods 3 Set camber with the spring What is the spring rate you are running? Should be about 150 Lbs. Camber and dro...
by Dave
January 25th, 2014, 4:19 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 75
Views: 877788

Re: Brake shoes

The adjustment hole is in the drum. Maybe you should buy a SR getting started book.
by Dave
January 14th, 2014, 9:56 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Disc brake weight penalty
Replies: 3
Views: 9839

Re: Disc brake weight penalty

300# 100 for disc brakes and 200 for dumbing down the class sounds good to me
Dave
by Dave
November 16th, 2013, 5:49 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Tachometer question
Replies: 6
Views: 6919

Re: Tachometer question

Buy what you want and use your tack checker to test the accuracy.

Dave
by Dave
June 29th, 2013, 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just don't get it!
Replies: 100
Views: 1825039

Re: Just don't get it!

Why do people compare Canadian F1200 to US FV racing? Sorry, not to belittle them BUT their group is like a small SCCA region only 15 cars or so. Racing IS expensive, Racing has always been expensive, and Will ALWAYS BE EXPENSIVE. Learn to adjust your brakes, and cycle and conserve your tires. Go ra...
by Dave
May 2nd, 2013, 10:08 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April Minutes
Replies: 25
Views: 68046

Re: April Minutes

Congratulations Mike on your accomplishments! Can't wait to see your next innovation. This class was built by innovators, but the mind set has changed. Spec class buy everything off the shelf, everyone gets a ribbon NO LOSERS. Can't you slow down so I can keep up. WOW what have we turned into.
by Dave
April 2nd, 2013, 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP! Read axle/hub problem
Replies: 6
Views: 4571

Re: HELP! Read axle/hub problem

Check the axle tube,

the bell is probably bent. Dave
by Dave
October 12th, 2012, 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts and Prayers
Replies: 2
Views: 2806

Thoughts and Prayers

I was at IMS the last few days. Upon returning I was informed that Bruce Livermore sadly lost his son in a house fire. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the Livermore family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you in these trying times.

Dave
by Dave
September 2nd, 2012, 8:24 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: effect of exhaust leaks on engine power
Replies: 22
Views: 20822

Re: effect of exhaust leaks on engine power

The old Lawnboy mowers all had a hole in the top of the piston, they called it a sonic decompression release. Maybe that's what your competitors call it to.

Dave
by Dave
July 14th, 2012, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightening axles
Replies: 25
Views: 20375

Re: Lightening axles

Hi torque starters. Are 8 1/2 lbs. You can get down to a 6
1/2 lbser. Another couple pounds saved
by Dave
July 13th, 2012, 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lightening axles
Replies: 25
Views: 20375

Re: Lightening axles

Use a light weight starter.

Dave
by Dave
June 18th, 2012, 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beaumia Exhause
Replies: 2
Views: 2728

Re: Beaumia Exhause

Check your PM

Dave
by Dave
June 5th, 2012, 7:52 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: wtb. citation head scoops
Replies: 1
Views: 1953

Re: wtb. citation head scoops

Looks like a K/O Brewer tail check with Bob at LRE. There are several types of scoops for that tail, while you are at it get a pair of extractors for the bottom.

Dave
by Dave
May 13th, 2012, 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VDF vs. Citation?
Replies: 13
Views: 11023

Re: VDF vs. Citation?

Holy crap, watching race monitor Salt just turned a 1:18.777 (un official) in his Citation. Looks like you will have to come back to defend your record Mike.

Dave
by Dave
April 11th, 2012, 7:44 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Cylinder Honing
Replies: 8
Views: 5741

Re: Cylinder Honing

Goodson.com
Dave
by Dave
March 31st, 2012, 1:17 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Mounting speed sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 9403

Re: Mounting speed sensor

Of course you know to re balance your drum.

Dave
by Dave
March 30th, 2012, 5:49 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Mounting speed sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 9403

Re: Mounting speed sensor

I just drilled a hole in the backing plate. Drilled and tapped a8-32 cap screw in the drum ,loctite the bolt in you are all set. Assuming you are not using a magnetic pickup.

Dave
by Dave
March 17th, 2012, 1:55 pm
Forum: Parts
Topic: Drop 10lbs immediately
Replies: 1
Views: 2228

Re: Drop 10lbs immediately

Just add a super light weight 6 1/4lbs starter to that and you are getting close to 20lbs.!!!

Dave
by Dave
February 18th, 2012, 7:12 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: Spec Tire Survey Results
Replies: 86
Views: 152721

Re: Spec Tire Survey Results

Here is a thought, why don't we ask the CRB to start another new Class say Spec FV. We can have a spec tire, we can add all the weight we want, and make another rule adjustments deemed beneficial. If the new class works everyone will migrate to it. Hundreds of Garage Queens will come back, any thous...
by Dave
February 18th, 2012, 6:49 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 13
Views: 11472

Re: Brake shoes

Look around, with your over sized drums you should use the oversize carbotech's. Probably more over size still around than standard size.

Dave
by Dave
January 31st, 2012, 8:36 pm
Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
Topic: New Michelin FV tire?
Replies: 13
Views: 12863

Re: New Michelin FV tire?

Maybe that can be our new Spec tire. Ohh but the back-markers will still be back-markers, I guess that wouldn't be fair.