Monday, August 8, 2016

Preparing for Button Turrible 2016

It starts again!

We are unofficially accepted to the October 1-2, 24 hour Lemon's race at Buttonwillow Raceway.  And through the blog has been a bit quiet, work has progress on the two Chariots.  Review the carnage from the last race we do have several items to work on.  Here is the list and status of these items before we get into the standard pre-race checklist:

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Status

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Status
Suspension Bushing Fixes
Done

Replace right rear bearing
Done
Engine Compression
Done

Engine compression testing
Done
Brake proportioning valve added


Anit-Lock Brake system removal

Flush Radiator
Done

Differential bushing fix

Seat Belt Replace


Flush Radiator




Diffuser Repair




Extend Seat Belt


From this list one item of note is the engine compression testing.


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Prior to Vodden
1-170, 2-180, 3-170, 4-180, 5-180, 6-180

Current
1-170, 2-160, 3-170, 4-160, 5-170, 6-160

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Prior to Vodden
1-180, 2-180, 3-165, 4-180

Current
1-170, 2-165, 3-160, 4-170

Clearly looking at these compression numbers we are seeing the slow deterioration.  After 7-8 races on these motors, one should expect this.  However, in true three year old mode, the "why" questions can't helped, but be asked.  Is it heat, lubrication, RPM, or all of the above?  Well that is some of the fun and we will look into that and have a better answer shortly.

In the meantime Hurray!!! We are in with both cars and now we are on the clock to getting ready.

Muddy.

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