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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: Cajun Kid on April 04, 2011, 11:13:04 PM
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Oh well the preliminary look into my "E" motor problem is WATER... I pulled the hood off and discovered a fuel stain on the intake right above #6 and 8 cylinders, that vacuum leak caused the rpm high idle. it also looks like it blew out the intake gasket and possibly head gasket. I pulled that valve cover and yep looks like a vanilla milk shake.
So for sure our refresh schedule has been forced up from summer to NOW...I will be pulling the engine this weekend and getting it ready for a complete rebuild. While it's out we are going to "upgrade" a few things, add a few things all to increase the power and durability. (also beef every thing up in case we decide to add some N20 later)
May 14th will be here soon, so we gotta lot of work to do.
See you all in May... with a new and improved "E" Motor
Charles
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Bummer Charles, I saw you pulling out of the lanes, you didn't look too happy. Good luck with the rebuild.
I need to change some shift forks in the bike, hopefully get the airshifter dialed in. Should keep me busy.
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I ran compression test and the engine is good. I will be ready in time.
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I have to deal with this front of the crank issue. I am about to remove the alternator and just run on batterys. I have two large ones and if we charge in line it won't be a problem. Add a second fire system and do some roll cage work. All in all not that bad. The Onan {brand New} stopped working on Sat. Thats a problem!!! starts and runs. Just zero output. Pulling it is worse that pulling the motor on the Camaro. Its 8 feet up on the side of the trailer and I just have never been able to lift 300 pounds over my weak butt. So its off to the tool rental for the fork lift.
Bob Cox
Redcatcher Motorsports
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I got to replace an engine
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Bob Cox,
Every time I have had generator problems like that, it was a film buildup on the slip rings. Remove the brushes and use a scotchbrite pad on the rings while rotating the armature. When you open the trailer door after it has been sitting a while all closed up, do you smell gas fumes...if so, that is what is causing the film deposit.
Hope it works for you...we're too old to be pulling that heap!!!
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I've got a wife to work on, but replacement is not an option.
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I've replaced 2 of them. It's not that difficult just expensive. I think the current one is a keeper, besides she drive the race car. :-D :-D :-D
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Replace valve covers with some fabbed covers that won't leak. A trip to the dyno to work on jetting and timing...we ran a little rich. A new billit shifter for the TREMEK. A remote battery charger hook up. Check the valve lash. Replace the oil filters and check for any glistening shinny stuff. Read the instructions on my Go Pro camera so I will actually have it turned on during a run and not burning up the battery in the tow line. Fab a new airdam I hit a low spot in the shutdown area and bent it up pretty good.
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Now that I bumped that 500 production record a few mph and got Oxcart Racing into the record book my attention turns to the 996 and getting that Airtech body, windscreen and the fender I picked up from Sabat in Maxton on her in time for May. Afew other small itesm such as a 520 quick change sprocket system and conversion to one disc up front are also on the plate but finishing up cutting and fitting the body is the big one.
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The meet went great! Nothing broke......! We're getting ready for Loring in July. I just want to say thank you to the ECTA staff for a great experience. We were all blown away by the Green Hat Group that welcomed Brian so warmly.
We've really enjoyed our time at Maxton and look forward to racing with the ECTA again - hopefully a bit farther North.... :cheers:
THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US AT GEEZER RACING!
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We always have work to do. Just seems to come with the territory. Looks like we will make it to Maxton in May after all. A big thanks to Monty Spears and the Run 1 Racing Motorsports Team. With running a 4 bike AMA Roadracing Team, he has found time to help us out also. See you all in May.
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Roadracer,,,, glad you will make it in May..
Charles
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Motor Update,
Luke and I got the Stude on the lift tonight. Removed the trans tunnel, Removed the Radiator and drained the block... The good news was when we drained the system only water came out with no oil in the water/cooling system,,, I do know some water got in the oil via a blown gasket.
Tomorrow night the plan is to get the motor and trans out and on the stand for transport to the engine shop a few miles away.
Charles
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didn't the Camaro done for the April meet(no inside work space)trying to get it done for May( the wife will be PO'ed)Motor,trans.drive shaft and rearend is ready. got to finish the cage ect. Dag can't got no help. waa,waa,waa. be there anyway,ready to race or help. :-) :-) :-)
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Thanks Charles. Good luck getting your ride together.
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Charles, looks like Dave and I will be making repairs to the Camaro. When Dave pulled the plugs, it went lean on the 4 corners to the point #7 melted half the ground strap. We have 80% Leak down on that cylinder. We are hoping there is something stuck in the intake valve and nothing else. Worse case we dingle hone it and throw another piston in that hole. We will be figuring out the lean 4 corners thing though. My engine builder is calling his intake guy to discuss the fuel distribution problem. The funny thing is its always fine on the dyno, but always 4 corners lean on the track no matter what our setup is, blown or NOS. Just goes to show a dyno is just a tool!!!!!!
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Work is the fun part, I need to make some money so I can finish...Time is running out.......I did get tech to look my car over Sat. Very happy, only a few things and it will tech 200.......I need to test in May but most likely be June before finished.....
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good luck Bootlegger. it was a pleasure talking with you on Saturday, love the oldskool stuff. hope to see ya in May.
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The 12's getting some electrical work done (Long overdue)....
250's collecting dust...
A.
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Trying for two bikes in May. Definitly June
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Trying for two bikes in May. Definitly June
Eric, I wish you the best as always, but let me warn you. Two bikes is a stressful weekend full of work. Take it from a guy who has been trying to run 2 bikes with the wife/owner as the only help. It becomes more like work than a good time.
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Ya I know it. That is why it has not happen already
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X (and Dr. J., too):
Nice Bill Hoddinott stories in the B R N this month. Thanks for letting us have a peek inside your builds (and heads).
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Thanks, SSS. I was thrilled when Bill H emailed me about wanting to do an interview for Bonneville Racing News. I mean this is the guy that interviews the big teams with the fastest cars and bikes on the LSR planet! I'm sure it was our exposure here on Landracing.com forum that got his attention, so thanks Jon. It was a great experience and Bill makes it easy. I was also surprised by the number of pages and photos that BRN devoted to the interviews with Eric (Racer X) and I. Eric and I hope it shows that small bikes are a blast too. Thanks go to Wendy Jeffries and Bill Hoddinott for the stories.
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Looks cool, just don't run yet...
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Bootlegger,,,, yes the car looks good,,, Hope you have it race ready for May.
Charles
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Bootlegger,,,, yes the car looks good,,, Hope you have it race ready for May.
Charles
Me too, Charles.....If not May, June for sure....I have a few small motor jobs, hope I can make enough to finish.....
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Thanks, SSS. I was thrilled when Bill H emailed me about wanting to do an interview for Bonneville Racing News. I mean this is the guy that interviews the big teams with the fastest cars and bikes on the LSR planet! I'm sure it was our exposure here on Landracing.com forum that got his attention, so thanks Jon. It was a great experience and Bill makes it easy. I was also surprised by the number of pages and photos that BRN devoted to the interviews with Eric (Racer X) and I. Eric and I hope it shows that small bikes are a blast too. Thanks go to Wendy Jeffries and Bill Hoddinott for the stories.
Congrats on the BRN article. You and Eric certainly deserve the exposure with what you do with those little bikes. I am amazed each time you guy's run. It's cool to see ECTA racers getting the well deserved recognition. See you in May.
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Trying for two bikes in May. Definitly June
Eric, I wish you the best as always, but let me warn you. Two bikes is a stressful weekend full of work. Take it from a guy who has been trying to run 2 bikes with the wife/owner as the only help. It becomes more like work than a good time.
THIS.
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Trying for two bikes in May. Definitly June
Eric, I wish you the best as always, but let me warn you. Two bikes is a stressful weekend full of work. Take it from a guy who has been trying to run 2 bikes with the wife/owner as the only help. It becomes more like work than a good time.
THIS.
Try running a car and a bike .... I did that for a few years .... set some records with both
but now I am too old to try that again :-(
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And you did it well Roy, at least when the chute opened. :roll:
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And you did it well Roy, at least when the chute opened. :roll:
popping the chute used to be optional....
at least it was when I started running the car .
then some idiot started scaring the corner workers and it became mandatory :-(
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It really spooked us when he started popping the chute - on the bike! NOT good.
I won't be able to make the May meet as I'll be in Florida taking care of my Mom. She's 90 and has cancer so she can no longer be on her own. Steve (Whitemonster) will handle volunteer duties. Obey and worship him as you do me (yeah, right!).
Dan