Getting ready for Bonneville(rebuild)

[bvillercr]

Let's see if this link works any better.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Ce5LKgcgmRx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[jl222]

  We measured our new FAT tires for circumference and adjusted with air pressure. Made a clutch bar and new cover over the sump tank.  Tank sits above inner fender, so we had to cut some out and cover with wet suit material that flexes. Installed some new Duez fasteners and besides checking the timing and washing the car were ready for
Bville.

                         JL222

[jl222]

Frank Silva from Got Salt team did a great job designing our first ever race shirt for our team and these will be available at Speedweek 22.  We have some new graphics on the Camaro which is a throw back to our original graphics, but this is a little different.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CcY3CzNPSfd/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

  Link above shows engine running and throttle blip.

   We installed a new oil pump and couldn't get oil pressure and clutch wasn't releasing. So out with the engine
thinking maybe an oil plug was left out. Not so, hooked up oil lines to filter and dry sump spun engine to observe
0illig to crank and rods, oil all over the place and still no pressure. Figured out as new pump routs oil back to dry
sump verses old goes back to pump and has pressure, the new from the filter ( where we take oil pressure from)
and to dry sump is an open line and no pressure. Now taking pressure off pump. So late smart. Fixed O ring in clutch throw-out  and now HAPPY.

   New rear FAT tires coming and fixing a clutch hold down bar and we are ready for over 300 at Bville.

                      JL222

 NOw link not working with out an account

 ANY time over 300 would be all right but my time of 294 average in the 1st timed mile had a tack indicated
317mph at 7000 rpm entering the 2nd timed mile with 2 more miles to go and with rev limit set at 7500.
 With a smooth course we hope for way over 300.

                                              JL222

[jl222]

  Truck is loaded hooked up to loaded trailer and, in the shop ready to go. Hey 10 days early a record for us.

                  JL222

[bvillercr]

A few photos from Speedweek 22 from my Instagram account.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5b_G6MLCN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChGRN2_J43K/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg9qfpBL-Ct/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Peter Jack]

I'm not a fan of red. I'm not a fan of pink. Your car looks outstanding!!! 

Pete

[bvillercr]

I'm not a fan of red. I'm not a fan of pink. Your car looks outstanding!!! 

Pete

It must be the blue.

[Stan Back]

None of those "photos" are photos for me.

[bvillercr]

About 10 inches deep at the lands end and 3 inches in the pits. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChQlIm-p19E/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[jl222]

 Troy just ordered 8 EGTs from Holley, 4 week wait. Bungs already in from failed unit from FAST. FAST EGT were not long enough to reach the 8 connector box behind the block from #8 and seven cyls? Still didn't work after longer EGTs. Hopefully this time.

  Ready for El Mirage in NOV.

             jl222

 

[jl222]

  We were attempting to install Holly EGT sensors and system SAT but our existing bungs were incompatible. So ground them off and waiting for welder.

  Also tuner says EGRS best diagnostic for tuning.

    JL222

[jl222]

 
  Correct bungs welded in shortly after above post Thanks ''Brad Bosworth'' leads all hooked up but trouble reading data on computer, but Scot Clark our tuner, walked Troy thru the process.

 Hey, all set for Nov El Mirage and some bureaucrat decides to close the lakebed BECUSE RAIN IS FORCAST FOR THAT WED. It didn't rain Wed but it did Tue. But no report on lakebed condition on Sat and SUN.
 
       JL222   

[37 ROADSTER]

 
 check the SCTA face book, pictures of lake at El mirage.

[jl222]

 
  Camaro has been ready to race since Bville rainout.So truck and trailer is loaded up. Will arrive at El Mirage Thursday to set up pits.

  New air intake for cockpit venting should help Troy see much better also added extra depth on spoiler for more downforce.

 Camaro looses traction in past runs when shifting into 4th gear so Troy will leave it in 3rd and rev the snot out
of it.

  If Camaro stays hooked up.  WOW


                                    JL222

[jl222]

  BIG BUMMER OF A MEET FOR US. #3 in 200 mile line and starter just spins without turning motor. Tried to push start but planatery gears woun't turn. We no that but gave it a try. We were having same proble in shop but bolts were tight but noy super tight moved starter over worked good and fired up Sat morning for warm up. Bumped starter in line it worked. But not when needed.
 Install spare starter and losktighted bolts ready to go Sun rained out.
 We used to pin starter but newer starters have been lightened where the old had solid metal. Will fill holes with liquid metal in future so we can pin.
  Then Friday late afternoon a great wind gust turned our 3 shades upside down destroying them. Able to use one partial for shade Sat. But threw all away.
   Sat retuning from market and going through Adelanto a tremendous downpour and major flooding lakebed was wet and slippery end of course under water middle and start dry. We loaded up.
  Slipped on mud on step into truck not knowing I hit the doorlock untill shuting the door with keys inside.
  Grew member able to push down lock with CB antennae.
  Alternate road out washborded as hell broke connections on race car toggle switches and no power. Need power to put car in neutral, so had to disconnect drive shaft.

 Road out caused Troys two motorhome air conditioners to stop working and finally El Mirage mud is a bitch to wash off. 

  But we learned a little. Stake all the shades at feet and barely attach shades at pull over corners except for one side so they don't blow away and pin starter. Also learned key pad code for door lock.


            Whew JL222