One of the Two Running (at this point)

More work on the cars was done this weekend.  Struggles to get the Z's motor started continues.  An inspection of wiring system shows no apparent sources of the white smoke.  To remove one item the alternator was pulled and replaced with the original.  The car's battery was also replaced, as part of maintenance.  In the end no joy on getting the Z started for now.

We did get working on the punch list.  One fun find, was on a suspension inspection on the D.  To repair some previous damage the sub-frame was needed to be "adjusted" by welding it to the body.  The inspection found the  frame split and the weld popped.

So, the solution.  More welding:  

Here is the rest of the punch list work that we got done.

Work Checklist for   Sears Pointless 2018
Electrical Systems			Status
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Power disconnect switch	Done		Done
	2	Dashboard / Gages			Done
	3	Alternator light			Done
	4	Descuzzify wires			Done
	5	Main power battery hookups	Done		Done
	6	Traqmate			Done
	7	Battery charged			Done
	8	Check charging system			Done
	9	Check ECU error codes			Done
	10	Check Bus bar on fire wall			Done
	11	Switch for the cooling seat	Done		Done
	12	Start button	Done		Done
	13	Cooling fan			Done
	14	Idiot light system			Done
	15	Racer Connect System - Car
	16	Racer Connect System - Pit
Engine and Drivetrain
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Engine compress test			Done	Z-  1-, 2- , 3- , 4- , 5-  , 6-  D1-180 ,2- 180, 3- 170, 4- 180
	2	Spark plug			Done	Z- Order awaiting delivery
	3	Replace oil filter
	4	Replace engine oil				Z- Need to flush Have 34 quarts
	5	Check transmission oil	Done		Done	Have 12 q of Valvoline for Z Need 6 q of Redline MT-90 for D
	6	Check differential oil			Done
	7	Check clutch fluid			Done
	8	Inspect timing belt			Done
	9	Inspect water and alt belt			Done
	10	Check air box			Done
	11	Check and add water to radiator			Done
	12	Check and add water to overflow			Done
	13	Inspect throttle cable			Done
	14	Oil cooler and lines inspection			Done
	15	Run engine to temperature			Done
	16	Radiator			Done
	17	Radiator screen			Done

Suspension and Brakes
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check strut and tighten	Done		Done
	2	Inspection ball joint	Done		Done
	3	Check wheel bearings	Done		Done
	4	Front and rear sway bar mount	Done		Done
	5	Check rear and front bushing	Done		Done
	6	Check rotors	Done		Done
	7	Check brake pads	Done		Done
	8	Bleed brake lines	Done		Done
	9	Alignment			Done
	10	Tires and rims	Done			2 front for the D ordered
	11	Check tire pressures	Done			Z – 29 f 28 r D – 28 f/r
	12	Strut tower support	Done		Done
	13	Springs and Perch Inspection	Done		Done
	14	Brake Bias	Done		Done
	15	Brake Cooling	Done
Safety Systems
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Check fire extinguisher	Done		Done
	2	Fire suppression system	Done		Done	Install
	3	Check seat	Done		Done
	4	Check back rest	Done		Done
	5	Check seat harness	Done		Done	Within 5 year
	6	Check mirrors	Done		Done
	7	Roll bar pad	Done		Done
	8	Check tow hitch	Done		Done	Make sure they are labeled
	9	Cover remaining glass	Done		Done
	10	Secure roll cage	Done		Done
	11	Arm restraints / driver net	Done
	12	Fire wall inspection			Done
	13	Battery disconnect outside			Done
	14	Main battery secured			Done
	15	Rear fire wall	Done		Done
	16	Windshield	Done		Done
	17	Fuel system and vent line	Done		Done
Chassis
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Wipers	Done			Need D Replacement
	2	Front skirt
	3	Rear diffuser
	4	Rear spoiler	Done		Done
	5	Door Latch Inspection
	6	Door Panel Repair
	7	Fender repair
	8	Front and rear bumpers	Done		Done
	9	Jack points	Done		Done

Pit and Logistics Systems
		Items	300z		Type D	Comments
	1	Hotel room confirmation and number of rooms confirmed	Done		Done	4 Rooms at Ramada Inn
	2	Reserve tow truck	Done		Done	Z - Daws Hammer D - Pansy II- Sparky
	3	Reserve trailer	Done		Done	Z Travel’yn Toys D- U-Haul
	4	RV rental	Done		Done	RV pending rental
	5	T-shirt printing				Get Shirt to New Drivers
	6	Menu				In Process (Pizza likely)
	7	Residual value memo to Marilee
	8	Check radio harness
	9	Ear buds for radio
	10	Radio				7 Radios
	11	Drivers Schedule
	12	7x5-gallon carboy				6 caps ordered
	13	Fuel storage
	14	Pump
	15	Inspect Pit Fire Extinguisher
	16	Spare parts				Create inventory
	17	Pack for the track
	18	Test drive
	19	Binder
	20	Install seat cooler and test
	21	Team hats and jackets
Décor
		Items				Comments
	1	Car number				Need 12 x 11x17 label
	2	Team logo				Review
	3	VLE logo				Inspect
	4	Paint				Touch Up
	5	Team Logo for Padlock				Print