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Last post by FV80 « June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
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by FV80 » June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm » in General Discussion

It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...

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Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...

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by FV80 » April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm » in General Discussion

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This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.

I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...

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Hi Dietmar,

I figure that is the case. With ApexSpeed being so big it's where people tend to go for internet info. Nice place, but as far as...

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Let's fold FST into FV

Last post by brian « August 19th, 2013, 3:21 pm
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by Stan » August 15th, 2013, 5:05 pm

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I finally bit the bullet and sent this letter to the CRB.

With the CSR/DSR/S2 merger into P1 and P2, and the proposed merger of F5 and F6, I...

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MOFOCO has recondtioned link pin front ends for $349. BJ front ends for $389. Link pin front ends have long been the preferred choice for off road.

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August 19th, 2013, 3:21 pm
Stripped lug in drum

Last post by wroché29 « August 19th, 2013, 11:07 am
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by pillowmeto » March 30th, 2009, 8:52 pm

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Over the weekend I stripped the lug threads in a new front german drum while torquing to 74 ft/lbs. Has anyone fixed this by installing a threaded...

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Hi guys!

standard stock lug threads: 12M x 1.75?? or something else?

Thanks

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August 19th, 2013, 11:07 am
Head and neck restraints

Last post by brian « August 14th, 2013, 1:11 pm
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by fv22 » August 10th, 2013, 11:59 am

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After 22 months of not racing for various reasons I am getting ready to start again and need a H&N restraint of some sort. I have looked online at...

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Rules regarding shoulder belt width only allow 2 if you are using a H&N restraint. Probably a moot point since H&N is required but a narrow belt...

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Last post by brian
August 14th, 2013, 1:11 pm
Front wheel bearings

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « August 1st, 2013, 4:33 pm
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by FV80 » July 31st, 2013, 7:56 pm

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In the light of Brian's brake posts, I thought I'd post what I JUST learned earlier today.
I was QUITE surprised to find out that SKF and FAG front...

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I agree with Mr. Harding's assessment that a given part number is a given dimension as long as we are talking the same manufacturer. They would be...

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August 1st, 2013, 4:33 pm
Noisey tach signal

Last post by fvracer27 « July 29th, 2013, 9:40 pm
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by fvracer27 » July 29th, 2013, 1:12 pm

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Anyone running Data systems having any problems with a noisey Tach signal?

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Thanks for the input guys

Andy I use a evo4 with a mycron display

I spoke with Dave from Veracity Racing Data he has a mag sensor with a resistor...

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July 29th, 2013, 9:40 pm
Chassis Stands?

Last post by craigs « July 12th, 2013, 4:11 pm
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by craigs » June 24th, 2013, 9:34 am

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I want to get a set of stands like these:

or something similar, but I can not find anyone that is happy with an off the shelf version. I have...

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I have a pair of metal stands at approx. 12 , they could be yours if you want to pay freight. PM me.

Brian:

Thanks a ton. Just got back from...

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Last post by craigs
July 12th, 2013, 4:11 pm
Transaxle overhaul

Last post by alberto « June 11th, 2013, 2:48 pm
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by Akula23 » June 8th, 2013, 2:28 pm

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With LRE no longer rebuilding transaxles, can others weigh in with your favorite trans specialist and their location, please? I find myself in need...

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We (Alex and Joe Bertolucci) bought the transmission side of LRE and Bob and Jeff trained us. We are located just outside of Chicago, IL.

I have...

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Last post by alberto
June 11th, 2013, 2:48 pm
Rear Axle seal housing

Last post by BLS « June 8th, 2013, 4:53 pm
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by BLS » June 8th, 2013, 2:56 pm

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Finally get a day or two to work on the car...

I am replacing the rear seals (old, sitting for 6 years) and putting the assembly together. It's been...

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Ok, a little searching answered my question....

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Last post by BLS
June 8th, 2013, 4:53 pm
Brakes - drums -> discs

Last post by RickyBobby « June 7th, 2013, 9:11 am
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by craigs » May 15th, 2013, 8:33 pm
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As with a lot of stuff this has been tried before , but I wasn't around back then.

I was on my ass last weekend with my fancy adjuster tool in one...

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What a great way to transition to what the rest of the world is using, and with great success.
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Last post by RickyBobby
June 7th, 2013, 9:11 am
oil presure threads

Last post by brian « May 29th, 2013, 12:40 pm
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by Don » May 12th, 2013, 9:51 pm

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I have just put together an engine with a dual relief case. The fitting for the oil pressure guage (1/8 npt) leaks at the case threads. The threads...

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Be very careful driving a pipe fitting into a case. The tapered threads of a pipe fitting will split the case and you will have a much bigger...

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Last post by brian
May 29th, 2013, 12:40 pm
Front Wheel bearings

Last post by sharplikestump « May 22nd, 2013, 2:36 pm
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by BLS » March 24th, 2013, 2:28 pm

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I've searched and come up with some guidance, but nothing I consider definitive...

I have ball bearings both inner and outer (FAG) that are like...

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and carefully lap either end of the bushing

Hello Mike,

Missed you at the 50th...

Thanks for the tip. Never thought about that. I am close to...

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May 22nd, 2013, 2:36 pm
Hoosier tire bead seating?

Last post by sharplikestump « May 22nd, 2013, 2:27 pm
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by BLS » April 16th, 2013, 12:18 pm

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I have two sets of new Hoosiers, R45 and R55. New in quotes as the tires are stickers, but a 2007 purchase that came with the Citation. Stored...

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Just a few random thoughts from a Hoosier dealer of roughly 30 years:
The tires have become much harder to mount over the years. This is not a bad...

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Last post by sharplikestump
May 22nd, 2013, 2:27 pm
Induction Flow.

Last post by sharplikestump « May 22nd, 2013, 1:33 pm
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by SR Racing » April 27th, 2013, 11:22 am

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All engines produce HP based upon how much air/fuel charge you can get into them. The 1200 acvw engine with funny looking manifold and 28pci carb is...

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Jim,
I'm way more seasoned than I wish I was, and it was still helpful. Thanks.
Mike P.

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Last post by sharplikestump
May 22nd, 2013, 1:33 pm
Tapered brake shoe wear

Last post by sharplikestump « May 22nd, 2013, 1:16 pm
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by Speedsport » May 8th, 2013, 8:53 am

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This past weekend I experienced again something that has happened to me once before - I get a massive taper worn into the front brake shoes. The...

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Mike,
In light of what you have said, I am more suspicious of the shoes. I would check squareness of the lining to the mounting blade (couldn't...

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Last post by sharplikestump
May 22nd, 2013, 1:16 pm
Valve Lash Adjusting.

Last post by sharplikestump « May 22nd, 2013, 12:40 pm
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by SR Racing » April 27th, 2013, 10:27 am

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I don't think I have posted this here before, but...

I often see guys struggling with 3 arms, a flashlite, feeler gauges, screwdriver and 13mm...

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Okay,

Found this on You Tube:

I need to look at cam to see if it works.

ChrisZ

As far as this video goes, (along with some of the others) all...

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Last post by sharplikestump
May 22nd, 2013, 12:40 pm
Front drum part number

Last post by CitationFV21 « May 7th, 2013, 9:15 pm
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by jstoezel » July 20th, 2011, 12:06 pm
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Hi:

I read a while back on this forum that they are different quality front drums brakes available on the market (and some will chatter). When...

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ChrisZ, I use custom wheels built for the Canadian FV series (WCMA and F1200). There's 2 models available, I have the older type. I torque at 55lbs....
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Last post by CitationFV21
May 7th, 2013, 9:15 pm
Tires for Portland

Last post by brian « May 1st, 2013, 2:21 pm
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by Bruster » April 30th, 2013, 12:02 pm

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Have had my 1975/76 Caldwell D13 accepted into the 2013 Portland Historic Races in June. Need feedback from other Vee owners or D13 owners who have...

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You've got a great vee source in Portland named Jess Heitman at Auto/Marine. his number is 503-407-3854 he'll be able to connect you to a Dunlop...

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Last post by brian
May 1st, 2013, 2:21 pm
Tire Data?

Last post by fvkartguy « April 25th, 2013, 8:21 pm

by fvkartguy » April 25th, 2013, 8:21 pm

I know that this is probably a long shot, but here it goes...
Is there any tire data out there (for Goodyear or Hoosiers or anything else that could...

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Last post by fvkartguy
April 25th, 2013, 8:21 pm
Brake question of the month

Last post by BLS « April 18th, 2013, 1:56 pm
Replies: 18
by MCRacer » April 15th, 2013, 5:27 pm

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I am still having stopping issues. Can't lock the fronts and my data shows about .7G max. I have Porterfield R4 shoes and I have checked and reworked...

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Tiago,

Accoding to Brian M, there are two sizes of wheel cyl for the rear, 19 and 17mm. Something I did not know. Probably depends upon what year...

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Last post by BLS
April 18th, 2013, 1:56 pm
Rear Axle Nuts

Last post by billinstuart « April 13th, 2013, 9:46 am
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by SR Racing » April 12th, 2013, 9:01 am

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For 20 plus years, I have had only one axle nut come loose and ruin the splines on the drum. However, it seems I am hearing about a lot of these...

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Mixed emotions on this. Tightening the nut simply squeezes the brake drum tighter, yet it's the splines which prevent the drum from turning on the...

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Last post by billinstuart
April 13th, 2013, 9:46 am
Starter Wiring

Last post by smsazzy « March 26th, 2013, 10:56 pm
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by fvkartguy » March 17th, 2013, 1:12 pm

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Can anyone tell me how to properly wire a starter?
I'm reassembling an old Caracal and I'm not sure the starter was installed properly before.
As far...

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The other wires may be for a jumper battery.

My car has a heavy wire off the starter terminal (8 mm nut) to a quick disconnect. There is also a...

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Last post by smsazzy
March 26th, 2013, 10:56 pm
March brake thought for the month. Hardware

Last post by BLS « March 26th, 2013, 10:31 pm
Replies: 7
by brian » March 4th, 2013, 2:38 pm

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The proper hardware for a drum brake system is critical. So is the quality. I have found some of the offshore stuff less than desirable and use...

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Steve,

They are linings I had stored away thus the NOS designation. It stands for new, old stock. In this case it means I had them stored away for...

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Last post by BLS
March 26th, 2013, 10:31 pm
Caldwell D13 Rear Lower Wishbone

Last post by FV80 « March 13th, 2013, 10:04 pm
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by Bruster » March 13th, 2013, 9:51 am

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1975 D13 Caldwell. Rear wish bone lower suspension arms keep cracking. Have installed a support arm across the bend but tubing continues to crack on...

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Bruce,
Get with Dietmar on this one .. he's a D13 EXPERT ... or has been before :lol: .
He WILL know the answer to your question.
Steve, FV80

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Last post by FV80
March 13th, 2013, 10:04 pm
Long box/short box AGAIN

Last post by jmattox « March 11th, 2013, 7:54 pm
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by jmattox » February 25th, 2013, 5:21 pm

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Need a long box/short box, whichever one I don't have now. I have 3 or 4 spare FV trans, do not know which they are in various states of disrepair....

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Thanks for the 10 turn suggestion.

3rd gear 10 turns of wheel got 26.75 crank turns, according to the spreadsheet I have a 1.22 3rd

4th gear 10...

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Last post by jmattox
March 11th, 2013, 7:54 pm
Inner Beam bushings - Height adjuster

Last post by BLS « March 7th, 2013, 1:52 am
Replies: 26
by BLS » August 9th, 2011, 6:38 pm
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Following the directions for tool making (search is my friend!) I succesfully and easily removed the needle bearings from the beam I'm building up. I...

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John, Thanks. Hopefully someone else will benifit from the process.

I finished the beam tonight, just have to disassemble to lubricate and then...
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Last post by BLS
March 7th, 2013, 1:52 am
Brake thought for the month

Last post by hojo « March 6th, 2013, 12:07 pm
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by brian » February 7th, 2013, 12:12 am

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Last race weekend, I noticed some of my vee fellowship hitting the brake pedal while adjusting and it got me thinking about why some folks do this....

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no need to remove the wheels, just cut out slots in the backing plate with a dremel and cover the slots up with tape when you are running.

or leave...

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Last post by hojo
March 6th, 2013, 12:07 pm
Dry sumps

Last post by Stan « March 6th, 2013, 11:36 am
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by tiagosantos » February 1st, 2013, 8:41 pm

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This place has been really quiet lately..

I say let's bring on the dry sumps! :P

No really, it seems odd that the seas are this calm right now....

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I'm sure there are more, this forum has slowly become very quiet over the past couple years.
Which is too bad, since for us folks new to Vees, this...

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Last post by Stan
March 6th, 2013, 11:36 am
relocating shoulder harness to fit Hans

Last post by tiagosantos « February 1st, 2013, 8:38 pm
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by grimes34 » January 31st, 2013, 5:50 pm

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I have to relocate The shoulder harness to fit Hans thing, How far apart do I drill the new holes?

TANKX,
eugene

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Schroth has some amazing safety guides. Everything from how it relates to the Hans device, to the details and options on lap and anti-sub belts!

I...

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Last post by tiagosantos
February 1st, 2013, 8:38 pm
High Brake Pedal Pressure

Last post by sharplikestump « January 12th, 2013, 2:16 pm
Replies: 12
by MCRacer » April 18th, 2012, 11:43 am

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I put new Porterfield shoes on for this year and did what I believe was a proper bedding procedure. On track it seems I need an inordinate amout of...

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Using a ratchet-lock tiedown to induce pressure for setup....never thought of that...What a great idea! Thanks Brian.

Mark, assuming that you have...

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Last post by sharplikestump
January 12th, 2013, 2:16 pm
Torquing head studs

Last post by billinstuart « January 12th, 2013, 10:07 am
Replies: 12
by jstoezel » August 6th, 2012, 8:38 pm

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Hi:

I'm having troubles torquing 8mm head studs on my engine. I'm following the 2 sequential patterns recommended, going in torque increments. But...

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1) I never used paper gaskets under the cylinder..added a few thousandths' to the clearance above the piston.

2) I would assemble the jugs/heads and...

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Last post by billinstuart
January 12th, 2013, 10:07 am
Current Draw

Last post by racing stuff « January 9th, 2013, 12:03 pm
Replies: 12
by jpetillo » January 6th, 2013, 10:59 am

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A few questions on current draw...

Does anyone knows the current draw from the coil? I saw for an MSD coil a quote suggesting that the ignition will...

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I still would not use an acetoxy type silicone on electrical components.

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Last post by racing stuff
January 9th, 2013, 12:03 pm
effect of exhaust leaks on engine power

Last post by jstoezel « December 30th, 2012, 8:38 pm
Replies: 22
by jstoezel » August 28th, 2012, 12:39 pm

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Hi:

I've been struggling with lack of engine power, mainly in the top end. Replaced the rings as I measured high leak down numbers, fixed a leak on...

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Hi Mike:

The pictures where taken after a week-end where it seems I had a leaky intake manifold. My intake was repaired with brazing and the weld...

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Last post by jstoezel
December 30th, 2012, 8:38 pm
Flywheel to crank gaskets

Last post by brian « December 28th, 2012, 4:32 pm
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by Don » December 27th, 2012, 7:45 pm

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I am rebuilidng an engine for next season, and a question came to mind regarding the paper or metal gasket between the flywheel and crank. In the...

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As I undersatnd it, the paper gasket was for early model 1200 and for sealing the end of the crank. Later flywheels had an oring for this function....

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Last post by brian
December 28th, 2012, 4:32 pm
Power & Theroy

Last post by sharplikestump « December 26th, 2012, 5:13 pm
Replies: 6
by Don » August 30th, 2012, 10:29 pm

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I have a question............2 indentical vees except one has external ducts to the heads / cylinders and oil cooler. The other uses the VW fan and a...

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Both Bob and Jim have far more experience with the vintage setup, but I will add this.....for what it's worth:
Early fan, stock 7 pulley,...

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Last post by sharplikestump
December 26th, 2012, 5:13 pm
Axle Tube work

Last post by SR Racing « December 22nd, 2012, 1:06 am
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by Don » December 20th, 2012, 10:05 pm

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I need to remove the bearing housing form my axle tube, does anyone have any tips on how difficult this is? The pin in the housing has 2 small flats...

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Yep. We have them.

Jim

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Last post by SR Racing
December 22nd, 2012, 1:06 am
Fuel cell vendor

Last post by brian « December 3rd, 2012, 3:07 pm

by brian » December 3rd, 2012, 3:07 pm

While at the PRI show I chatted with some folks from Harmon Racing Cells. They appear to be a likely lower cost vendor for us. Their cells are SFI...

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Last post by brian
December 3rd, 2012, 3:07 pm
Front Motor Mount

Last post by problemchild « November 12th, 2012, 9:11 pm
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by csingletary01 » November 12th, 2012, 9:54 am

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I have a 1965 Autodynamics Mark IIb that I vintage race. My front motor mount is a 3/4 square tube that spans the engine bay and bolts on tab under...

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I know there have been zillions of cars with front engine mounts and many recommend keeping the bolt loose to prevent engine binding. Many years ago,...

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Last post by problemchild
November 12th, 2012, 9:11 pm
Front spring

Last post by gdavis « November 10th, 2012, 1:37 pm
Replies: 21
by gdavis » November 3rd, 2012, 10:49 am

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Going into 12 at Nelson, if I get on the brakes hard, my D-13 front end bottoms out. Does everyone have this problem at 12 because of the dip/track...

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I appreciate everyone's responses to my problem. I have decided to look into the motor mount engineering before I do anything else and change the...

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Last post by gdavis
November 10th, 2012, 1:37 pm
main bearings

Last post by Dietmar « October 12th, 2012, 11:38 pm
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by Don » October 12th, 2012, 10:23 pm

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I recently had a case line bored and thrust cut. The shop that did the work sold me the main bearings (steel backed, mfg unknown). The bearings have...

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Don:

the K/S or any other main bearings with the center groove( inside) will work just fine.
Glyco and Metal Leve had the outside groove and they...

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Last post by Dietmar
October 12th, 2012, 11:38 pm
rear end steps out

Last post by Ed Womer « September 6th, 2012, 6:19 am
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by jmattox » September 4th, 2012, 3:12 pm

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Any suggestions? Our 1979 Vista Bushwacker with zero roll and leading arms (at least they are in front of axle) seems to be having the rear end step...

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On my car if it was a little more than I was confortable with I would just toe in the rear somemore since it was easy to do at the track, so if you...

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Last post by Ed Womer
September 6th, 2012, 6:19 am
piston clearence and oil relief valves

Last post by brian « September 3rd, 2012, 7:23 pm
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by Don » September 2nd, 2012, 1:49 pm

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I have 2 questions..........

I am trying to understand piston to cylinder wall clearence. I have been told that a vee should have 0.004 to 0.005...

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The difference is total for both sides. The measurement of the piston is made on the pin to pin axis. The grooved oil relief pistion is for bypass...

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Last post by brian
September 3rd, 2012, 7:23 pm
A few questions about heads

Last post by jstoezel « September 1st, 2012, 11:08 pm
Replies: 9
by jstoezel » August 19th, 2012, 4:26 pm

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Hi:

EDIT: You might need to be logged in ApexSpeed to see the pictures. They are linked from this website and only members can access them.

I've...

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I was cleaning the other set of heads, the ones I race with (cylinders #3 and #4). I noticed something that looks like a crack, refer to picture...

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Last post by jstoezel
September 1st, 2012, 11:08 pm
Oil ring gap orientation

Last post by SR Racing « September 1st, 2012, 11:00 pm
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by jstoezel » September 1st, 2012, 9:22 pm

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Hi:

Is it critical to orient the oil ring gap towards the top?

I thought I remembered well, didn't bother taking a 3 min walk to get to the house...

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Oil ring gap: Don't worry about it. They won't stay in that position long anyways. (BTW, if you have the 3 part rings, you really have 3 gaps.) If...

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Last post by SR Racing
September 1st, 2012, 11:00 pm
Spark plug lube

Last post by brian « August 25th, 2012, 2:12 pm

by brian » August 25th, 2012, 2:12 pm

I have secured a dozen bottles of Autolite aviation spark plug lube to sell the group. The cost is $8.50 a bottle plus freight. As I mentioned...

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Last post by brian
August 25th, 2012, 2:12 pm
Gearbox lube

Last post by billinstuart « August 11th, 2012, 9:05 am
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by Greg Davis » August 2nd, 2012, 7:19 am

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What is the current state of the art for gearbox lube suggestions?

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Been a few years, but remember when VW had their automatic stick shift? VW tranny with a torque converter? Ran ATF from the factory.

It is the high...

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Last post by billinstuart
August 11th, 2012, 9:05 am
Neck Restraints

Last post by Greg Davis « August 1st, 2012, 7:25 am
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by Greg Davis » July 20th, 2012, 11:02 am

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I need to get a neck restraint and am debating between a Hans and a Necks-Gen. I'd appreciate any input as to the pro's and con's of each device, or...

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Unfortunately Dennis I won't be doing any racing until I get back from our trip to Italy in Sept. The wife told me that if I got injured in a racing...

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Last post by Greg Davis
August 1st, 2012, 7:25 am
Brake Shoes

Last post by fvracer27 « July 31st, 2012, 8:50 pm
Replies: 6
by fvracer27 » July 30th, 2012, 3:36 pm

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Anyone have a idea about what to use seeing how carbotech is not making them?

Mark

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Carbotech told me yesterday they have no idea when they will have something available. I think Steve is correct they are trying to come up or the...

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Last post by fvracer27
July 31st, 2012, 8:50 pm
Distributor cap

Last post by jstoezel « July 9th, 2012, 9:35 am
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by jstoezel » July 8th, 2012, 8:03 pm

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Hi:

I ordered this distributor cap, and even though it is for a Beetle 65 it doesn't fit my distributor (too short):

From the picture it looks...

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Hi Dietmar:

Thanks for the reply. I ordered caps for the 009.

Jean

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Last post by jstoezel
July 9th, 2012, 9:35 am
reverse lock-out

Last post by csingletary01 « July 4th, 2012, 8:11 am
Replies: 13
by fvkartguy » June 24th, 2008, 2:19 pm

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Has anyone put some kind of device to block the reverse gear in their car? And if so, can you post some pictures or PM me? Thanks!

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FV95 I have sent you my email address for the photos. I vintage race my Vee and at one of our tracks, Hallet I think on the opening laps 2nd would be...

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Just curious for now - the GCR says we can use any distributor that's made of the same material and dimensionally identical.. Does this mean any of...

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I do have a brand new Bosch 009 that *might* have developed some issues (I think the problem was somewhere else, but...). I'm just looking for...

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