We have a number of issues that needed to be addressed, and we are full steam ahead at getting them all sorted out.
We had to send out some parts on the motor to have some minor issues addressed. But we hope to have those parts back within the week. In addition to finding a few problems, like our rear thrust bearing which we believe that we understand the cause of that problem. So we will take care of that. It appears to be a drive line alignment problem. And we did find a gasket leak in the intake manifold, and will replace that gasket with a slightly different type of gasket that will give us great seal ability. So we think the motor will be good once we get it all back together.
The tranny also had a couple of problems after our beating up on it for so long. And we are lucky that it didn't really didn't do much but cost us a bit on our sixty foot times, and a bit on top end. But it didn't break and spread its guts and fluid all ove the track. So that is a good thing.
We will the new parts tomorrow, and the tranny will shortly be back as good as new. It was built well originally and even has a stock, but rare reinforced truck 904 case. So it is as good as a 727, but much lighter. That was our goal originally, and we were saved from spending more money and adding more weight because we could get a Protrans 727 in the time frame we had. But we did get this monster 904 built up for us by Paul Forte at Turbo Action. We only did one band adjustment over the first year and a half we ran it. And now, that same tranny will keep on moving our car down the track. As soon as we get it put back together.
And I also got tired of the hood pins we put on the car to replace the Dzus fasteners originally on the hood of drag paks. We put regular hood pins on it, and they work just fine, and are definitely better than the Dzus fasteners, but keeping track of the 10 pins pulled from the hood, is a subtle but annoying task. And it wouldn't make sense to tie ten wire hold downs on it. So I have what I think is a better solution. They should be here shortly, and after we replace the existing hood pins, I will get pictures of the new pins posted. The should be as good as it can get.
So, life goes on, and the money goes out. So we really do need to find a real sponsor, who is looking for broad exposure by what may just be the fastest and most competitive 5.7 or even 6.1 running today. If nothing else, we sure know to get ink.
Until Next Time... Race Safely, and God Bless!
David
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