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Fact: Thinner gear oil creates less friction. You should use the thinnest gear oil you can find. Generally speaking that would be the motor oil equivalent of 0-20W. As Steve said, axle pad is where you judge how the oil film is holding up. I have not seen anything alarming with the axle paddles usin...

I was hoping you might have some info on the subject. That is why I questioned your statements. Very little out there on the subject.

Brian

"Valve keeper grooves It has always fascinated me that the same device, the gadget connecting the valve to the spring retainer, can be called a "key" and a "lock" and everybody still knows what you’re talking about. There are almost as many different designs of keys and valv...

"I don't think I'd normally try to do something like this" This is really basic stuff for a thrifty FV racer. If you ever have a transmission worked on, chances are you will have the axles off for shipping. Very soon you will be damaging your first axle tube retainer ring and maybe the axl...

Yes, 2) is done after axle removal.

It is much easier to remove the snap ring in the differential side gear spider gear with the proper pliers. Needle noose pliers can be notched if you want.

Maybe 2 hrs a side if you consider cleanup before reinstallation.

Brian

To other common transmission trouble areas: 1) The syncro collar on 3rd or 4th has slipped of a little and reduced the end play at the gear set. 2) The differential side gear spider gear's outer diameter has been cracked by the axle paddle (during off roading). This increases its OD and causes it to...

This is false. Heat is product of friction. Heat does effect clearances and oil viscosity. Assuming the same oil, a cooler transmission means a higher viscosity and MORE friction.

Brian

"I understand that the spring also generates valve rotation. If anyone would like to see this action, go to you tube and research spintron or valve float. On some videos you will see the entire assy rotate." I disagree. The video is very inconclusive. The first half does show some retainer...

I think the keepers halves DO butt up against each other. This provide clearance to allow the valves to rotate. The rotation being caused by the offset contact of the valve adjuster on the valve stem.

Brian

Jim is not trying to sell parts. He is just taking the chance to remind the FV community that there is no plan for the future. The reference to FST is just an easy way to show what is possible and/or available. The average FV competitor does no appreciate many of the issues until something goes wron...

The leakage is normal in the storage. You could even find some leakage (sweating) in service. There is more than enough grease in the gearbox to last a FV life time. You only need grease on the teeth. The excess grease is not going to flow onto the teeth unless you heat the steering box. In general ...

At such a well attended event, how well does the Glenn paddock accommodate all the competitors?

Brian

On a switch to disc brakes, what is Pastore's opinion on the subject? He would be doing a lot of the retrofit work for the greatest number of cars. Does he feel it is worth the trouble or is he in the don't change anything camp? The fact is that the Carr/Pastore combination hold sway over the larges...

Has Noble, Veetech, or Autowerks voiced any concern about P&C supply concerns? What is Carr's opinion on dry sumps? I can't imagine he would favor their use. Frankly, you are not going to get far without Carr's agreement on these subjects. He holds sway over the biggest FV voting block. Brian

There will be no requirement to update, correct?

What would be the performance advantage of disc brakes? Are we not traction limited?

What would be the performance advantage of a beam front end? Still trailing arm, correct?

Brian

Having to go to a junkyard to get key parts is not a big selling point for the class. I live in S Ca and there are only 2-3 yards that have air cooled VW parts. Then there is the issue of finding a part in good condition or usable. A race car needs like new parts and they are just not going to be fo...

Have you attempted the latest Hoosiers?

Brian

"preventing or enabling the rear to come in or out of certain conditions in cornering and seeing what the effects area is an area for me to learn."

And what do you consider options in the rear to accomplish this?

Brian

How much front droop is provided on the average FV using droop limiters?

Brian

"Higher rebound on the front will slow the rate of roll"

This is fine for corner entry and exit. What about the center 50% of the turn?

Brian

You need Radial Tire Spec bushings! Must be someone in Canada that has them.

Brian

maurus97... why the lecture? This thread has been quite since Mar 17th. I am involved with a number of forums and there is nothing unusual about the discourse on this forum. How do I know what level of sarcasm is acceptable to you on any other viewer? All of us have different writing styles, some of...

"Anyone can tell when a tranny has been polished or run in with abrasives, the gears are very shiny and the machine marks are all gone." And the machine marks are not gone after 2-3 hundred thousand miles? You cannot control polishing using abrasives in the transmission fluid. Once the pol...

What is there to think about, the rules are clear as written. Now, if you were to mask all but the wear surfaces to prevent removal from the restricted areas, what would be wrong with that? Is it OK to use diamond dust in your oil to polish the matting surfaces? Regardless of your opinion, how are y...

The condition of the 2nd and oil ring show be of no consequence. You will be black flagged for smoke before the situation causes any loss of power. A leak check is the gold standard to tell if you have an engine or not.

Brian