Okay,
So, my Fung Shui doctrine says all will be well tomorrow on the 8th for all us Rats of Chinese birthday lore. It’s like astrology for Asia or another roll of the dice. I need to get the hell back into the shop and finish the wiring today. We could fire this puppy up this weekend.
I took out the drain plugs for the trans and engine and drilled one, but had to braze a bung to the other one so I could drill it. Then I safety wired them and put half a quart of oil in the trans and a quart in the engine for now.
I built the mudguard brackets and machined spacers to allow outside brackets to hold the fenders. I ordered slimmer nuts for the axles, but I believe they need to be safety wired. That will take a trick or two. If we drill the nuts, we may need to order 5/8 shims to adjust the tension on the bearings and line up the holes for a cotter key.
I drilled holes for the firewall in preparation for making the final pieces and installing them. That’s next. Maybe you can come over on Saturday or Sunday for firewall work and engine fire up.
I ordered longer shocks and they arrived. Do you want to install them or wait for inspection?
I have an old friend who is an SCTA official for years and on the board. I may need to drive to Tujunga and pick up Rodan to have him inspect the liner.
I have called and reached out about the safety belt system a few times. I called and left a message yesterday.
I spoke to Shrouds about the 5-pound bottle fire system. They turned me onto Summit Racing for a $15 cheaper price. Still cost $550, but it’s on its way.
I believe Bennett’s is in Bonneville for Speed Week, but we need to handle the rear brake lines. I was hoping to go over to their shop on Saturday. I will check.
I need to put the top on the body to work out the latch position and the bracket to be welded on the frame.
I still need to make a template for the Daca vents, cut and pop rivet the vents in place.
I’ve been back and forth about the team T-shirts a number of times. I need to check on them today.
I’m collecting stickers from sponsors for the body and need to reach out to Wellington today about the vynls I ordered.
I called David Zemla at S&S regarding the compression release wiring and the Super D Intake manifold. Can’t find a part number in the catalog for a 2.250 manifold.
Need to attach the nose piece with the rubber pad we made. I may need another one.
Quote of the Decade
“A liberal’s paradise would be a place where everybody has guaranteed employment, free comprehensive healthcare, free education, free food, free housing, free clothing, free utilities, and only law enforcement has guns.
Believe it or not, such a place does already exist in the USA: It’s called Prison.”
Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Okay, it’s back in the shop for me. And I’ll have updates in the news tomorrow.
Ride fast and free, forever!
