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
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Suspension Bushing Fixes
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Done
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Replace right rear bearing
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Done
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Engine Compression
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Done
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Engine compression testing
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Done
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Brake proportioning valve added
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Anit-Lock Brake system removal
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Flush Radiator
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Done
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Differential bushing fix
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Seat Belt Replace
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Flush Radiator
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Diffuser Repair
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Extend Seat Belt
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Z
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Prior to Vodden
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1-170, 2-180,
3-170, 4-180, 5-180, 6-180
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Current
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1-170, 2-160,
3-170, 4-160, 5-170, 6-160
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Prior to Vodden
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1-180, 2-180,
3-165, 4-180
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Current
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1-170, 2-165,
3-160, 4-170
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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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