Punch list for Z motor test

Work on the Z has continued for the last two days.  Sparky spent some quality time on Friday, and there are tags and new wires all over the place.  Torch and I did some work today.  Torch focus on the exhaust system.  Pipe cutting, fitting and welding was the bulk of his work.  Work on the fuel and oil cooling system kept me busy.  In general a good work weekend.

However, we are still a bit away in getting the engine started. Here is the Items that needing to be completed to test the motor:

Engine mounts	Done
Transmission cross member	Done
Cooling system		Have parts
Oil cooling system	Done
Break boost into intake manifold		Need Parts
Air intake line		Need parts
Exhaust system	80%	Need additional parts.
Master and slave clutch		Have parts
Throttle setup		Electrical connection
Fuel line hookup		Have parts
Starter hookup		Relocated and mounted.
Alternator/power steering belt sized and changed		On Order
Power steering lines		Need to install
Drive line		On Order
Electrical system

We'll see what we can get to tomorrow.

Engine has Landed

Work has continued this week on several fronts.  Sparky has been busy with the various electrical systems.  A discrepancy between Service Manual semantics, and wiring on this motor has left Sparky with a bigger project.  This week a tagging party ensued, so that effort is quite clear.

Today the target was to land the motor.  Some prep work occurred within the engine bay.  Queen getting into it.

Final touches were completed on the motor.

Then we hoisted the motor, and engine mounts were fabricated.

We finished the day with the engine fitted and mounted.

Now one to the rest of the fixings.

Official Acceptance Note For Arse-Freeze

Hey, December Sonoma racers: Here's a re-send of the acceptance letter--some teams have reported that they didn't receive it. So, if you're getting this, you're in!

#24HoursofLemons     #BecauseRoadkill

Hi, Muddy:

Half-Life Racing (Seize-Z-ium and Ra-D-ium) have been officially ACCEPTED for Arse-Freeze-Apalooza at Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma CA on December 02 - December 03. (Multiple entries? Log in to see what got in and what didn't.)

If you're racing, you must read this email completely!

1) FINISH YOUR INFO: Your team's current status is Ready to Race. If you're not showing "ready to race," log on here and fix what's missing. (In case you need it, here's a step-by-step guide to the reg process.) 
 

2) PRINT A TECH SHEET and inspect your car against every line. Bring your signed, filled-out Tech Sheet to Tech at the track, and remember--not every rule is reflected on the Tech Sheet. You still need to study the full Lemons Rulebook.
 

3) READ THESE NOTICES:

EVENT SCHEDULE, CAMPING, DIRECTIONS, ETC: Look for these on this race's Event Page--when we learn something new, we'll update it there.

DRIVER-SAFETY GEAR: FULL SFI 38.1-RATED HEAD-AND-NECK UNITS ARE NOW MANDATORY! To see helmets, suits, head-and-neck units, and all the other required crap at sponsor-subsidized rates, visit Lemons' online store.

RACE #s: If the number you want isn't available on your Team Home Page's pulldown menu, somebody else already has it. Pick another one.

RULES: The Lemons Rulebook has been updated! Read the complete Rulebook (http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/prices-rules) now and re-check it often, refreshing your browser each time. Remember, it's your job to know this stuff!

DROPOUTS: There are no refunds or fee transfers! When you enter a race, you're buying the right to compete--not a guarantee that you'll get your own act together. If you drop out, can't finish your car, blow up, go broke, catch swine flu, step on your own wiener, or otherwise fail to avail yourself of your grid spot, you forfeit your entry fees. That's why they're called "entry" fees, not "I got to drive the whole race" fees.

4) COUGH UP YOUR ENTRY FEE: Your entry fees are due now--all fees must be paid in full by 10/21/2017. Miss that deadline, and your spot may be given to a team on the waitlist. (Late entry? Need to beg an extension? Drop Nick an email before the due date.) To check your current balance or pay online, see your Team Home Page at https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/17823.

TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, use the "Pay Now" button on your Team Home Page at https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/members/races/registration/signup_id/17823.

TO PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER, make payable to "24 Hours of Lemons" and mail to LeMons Dept. of Up-Coughing, 5675-C Horton St, Emeryville CA 94608.

5) ALL SET? CLICK THIS LINK TO CONFIRM YOUR ACCEPTANCE:
https://registration.24hoursoflemons.com/login/acknowledge/sid/17823/hash/b37dfd536123c5eb57dd702f12783736

Got questions? Hit www.24HoursofLemons.com or:
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Were In Arse-Freeze!

Lemons HQ has been a little slow in the sending out the invitations.  Checking the  Lemon's web page, we have been accepted to Arse-Freeze which will be December 2-3 in Sonoma Raceway.  So, now the Tick Tock Starts.

Z New Motor Was Test Fitted Today

Application for the Arse Freeze Race at Sonoma Raceway were due last night.  The two applications are in, so now we wait until Tuesday to hear our fate.

What that really means is that the 10 week clock starts.  The D is well on its way and we are in the punch list environment to get the car ready.  For the Z the new engine dominated the days work with the focus of today the test fitting of the motor, i.e hoist work.

So, in the motor went and it fits, well short of:

To make this fit, we will need an adapter for the engine mounts and cross member.  To add to the trouble, any of the systems like the starter, fuel lines, brake boost, power steering, and clutch are opposite from the current side they are on.

Well, we will get into many of these items in the next few weeks.