I had a front tie rod bent while I was towed in after I spun at VIR this past weekend.
The tow rope got wrapped up in the front as the truck took off...
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we made 3/8 solid steel tubes on our lathe (purchased at Pratt and Whitney auction), that way the drill hole and threads were perfectly straight, or...
Does anyone have a picture of a ride height adjuster installed in a Speedsport or Citation? With the crossbar and steering box, there doesn't seem to...
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i believe my dad's old zinc z12 had the spring on top and ARB on bottom. it utilized the same front and rear suspension as the citation
Has anyone built a front impact attenuation structure for a Vee for additional safety? I know a few guys have sprayed insulation foam in the nose......
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never quite understood though, we have that rule for puncture safety... but in a lot of cases we run with fords which have relatively sharp...
I'm taking apart a really old 1600cc engine that was left in the rain for a while.
I think one of the cylinders has rusted and I cannot get the case...
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If you have never seen John Muir's book, it is one of the only technical books that I've seen that is also good recreational reading on a rainy...
Hello again,
I am wondering where the specifications for all frame designs are located... I know I have seen them before but I am not finding them in...
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This is not gray. There are clear specs for the size and dimensions of the main hoop. There are specs for the forward roll hoop braces. The chassis...
I am assembling a set of front shocks for my vee, but do not really know where to start as far as valving goes. Can anyone supply some typical shim...
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Thank you everyone who gave me some information. I was able to put together what I believe is a good starting point. I will be trying them out at the...
ok I bought a new carb and installed it for practice at nhis, every time i went into turn 3 ( hard breaks hard rt turn ) the car stumbled. I think...
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Good clarification Jim about the tube holder joint. If I am getting a leak at the joint, slightly expanding the brass tube with a punch will make it...
Building a new Long box, and after about an hour of cussing and tool throwing trying to get the axle retaining snap rings back into the bores in the...
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I hate when that happens, I always blame the parts guy.
I have oil leaks past some the head studs that go into the rocker arm box. The studs are 8mm. Not huge leaks but leaks never the less. The rocker...
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its actually quite rare that oil will pass under the washers unless the nuts are loosing torque. Depending on the age of your cases, the studs may be...
I'm looking for seat padding. Pegasus has this great sounding stuff that's 1 , but is very expensive. They also have some 1/2 stuff that's much more...
I have seen several cars with the carb mounted with the accelerator pump facing aft. Is this just a packaging strategy, is there some performance...
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In testing, I have seen very rare instances of flow improvement with rotating the carb and ususally it is very minor. A major benefit of running the...
My tach has bitten the dust. Is it worth opening it up? I got a quote of $230 to troubleshoot it today from a local speedo shop. A new one is around...
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Problem resolved. I bought an Autometer. Thanks to all.
I have a Willans 6 point camlock Formula Car belt set. I want to add the 7th strap that goes between my legs and anchors in the middle. Do I have to...
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A major benefit from the 7th belt is preventing reverse submarining. If you go backwards into a stop and are in a reclining position, there is...
I want to go back to my old 2 1/4x10 springs. They are looking kind of grungy (after all, they are over 35 yrs old). They test at 120#/inch for the...
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Before you paint, you should use “Prep Solvent on the metal, most car supply stores or auto paint supply stores will have it. Soap is ok for removing...
What are the various advantages between the 4 vs. 4.5 rim? I would assume the 4 weighs less, but does the tire diameter or width change subtley with...
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Steve, Thanks for the info. This appreciation would have come a little quicker, but I haven't been using the computer as of late. Greg
Does that mean we don't need any points at all to qualify? Just 'finish' for Nationals? Does that also mean the entry list is...
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Great points again Greg. Out here in the west regions don't really compete with one another. Too far apart I think since they never share tracks. As...
Saw in the latest Faastrac that H&N restraints will be required as of 1/1/2012. You can still write the BOD, but the Risk department (Pete Lyon) has...
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Thanks for the tip on the hans angle, Jim. I have the 30 degree and have been tempted to try a double regional in something with fenders. This gives...
Is there a simple way to determine if a spindle has offset bushings? I pulled one side on my new-to-me Caracal and found 14 shims on the inside of...
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Sometimes they will seat in and become more free because something's loose. Usually, it is because the shims have shifted a bit. Make sure you do not...
In the course of rebuilding the car, I installed a new floorpan. I used the old one as a template. I couldn't come up with an effective way to curve...
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Take a look over at locost forums
I know they are bending aluminum for the rear frame all the time.
I trick I remember way back in school was to...
Any interest in NEW Taiwan front spindles? They are about $100 per pair retail. You can find them online.
In my opinion they need work to be...
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Hi all,
Just came across this post. I appreciate the plug as I truely believe it benefits us all to have them on as many Vees as possible. I will try...
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