2013

Header exhaust repair

I've had a exhaust leak on the right side of the engine from day one.  No matter how tight I make it, it just continues to leak.  Time for Brian at Vintage Racing Services to weld a small bead on the header flange.

You can see the darkening on the cylinder head from the exhaust gases around the second opening to the left.

Engine removed

No big surprises.  Now to get the engine ready for the trip to Connecticut in the next week or so.  I do have to gather up a few items for Brian to work on also. 

Engine removal con't

Been working on removing the engine, should have it out by the weekend.

Engine removal

I was going to do this later in January.  Thought I would get a head start and try to get the engine to Jim a little sooner. 

A start

Had a couple of spare hours today and used it on the race car.  Raised it off the ground onto the stands and removed the rear wing and tires.   Removed the battery and brought it inside the house.  It's a start.

December Update

Still no word on the F5000 schedule for next year.  I'm sure one race will be at Road America, the other that has been mentioned is "The Mitty" at Road Atlanta.  I thought this was a great event in 2010. Unfortunately it falls on the same weekend as one of our antique shows.  Can't miss the show, the contract has been signed and the money paid.

Talked to Jim Coleman(engine builder), said it's about time for a engine overhaul. I can just just drop it off, no appointment needed. Think I'll take care of that in January.

I was on the phone with Goodyear, no more tires for me.  Goodyear stopped producing that size tire.  I'm OK for next year, but after that I guess it's into the Avons. 

The Justice Bros. have a new web site.  I came across their history page and saw a familiar photo.
Justice Bros.(click here)