Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
I have been stripping the chassis of all components, so I can transfer them to the new chassis. I decided to try to improve the turning radius on the new build. The current turning radius is quite large. I am using a Miata power steering rack, which has about 2" of throw in each direction with 2.5 turns of the steering wheel lock-to-lock.
The only way I can determine to increase turning radius is to either find a rack with more throw, or shorten the steering arms on the spindles. Studying pictures of Miata spindles, the steering arms appear to be half as long as my Alfa spindle steering arms.
The good thing is my steering arms can be un-bolted from the spindles. Yesterday I drew a shortened set of arms on auto-cad. Hopefully next week I can have them cut on the waterjet. If they work I will have pics to post next week.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Well I have decided that I want to narrow the tunnel in my car. After studying the car and trying to decide what it would take to narrow the tunnel I have decided to build a new chassis. Actually I am gonna cut the steel for my book chassis and a 442 chassis for a friend. I have access to a Tig welder and a very good build table, so next week I am gonna start on a new chassis.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Went to my first Autox this weekend. Car did very well other than a brake fluid leak. I have been trying to fix a leak at a t- fitting where the brake light switch attaches. I have already replaced the switch and T, I think I am going to try braided lines at this point. I really suck at making brake line flares.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Worked on header today. Exhaust had leaks and backfired excessively on deceleration. welded up all visible leaks in header. Backfiring is better, but not completely gone. Not wure if this is a tune thing or not. Carbs have no filters on them, will order and install filter socks and see if this helps. Ordered P. Bradens book on Weber carbs, I guess I better learn how to tune carbs.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Well it is friday night. I am hoping to start the car on Sunday. List of things to do:
1. Go to Lincoln and find fittings to finish plumbing radiator.
2. Wire Radiator Fan.
3. Tie down Battery
4. Hook up fuel line to carbs
5. Go to speedway for fittings and line to plumb clutch
6. Bleed Brakes and Clutch
7. Install Fuel cell
8. Change oil filter
9. Add oil
10. Find HV wire from distributer to coil
11. Start engine and fix leaks
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
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