Engine installation

The day has arrived, time to install the engine. The last time this car had a engine in it, was 1975. Fingers crossed, hope it fits.

Getting closer

Eric called the other day and in his research discovered the brackets to put the pump in the correct location, are for a Ford 351 engine(i'm using a chevy 302). Have ordered the Ford brackets and should be here today. I have my fingers crossed.

Little news

Eric and Reinhold, who I have mention before also own Lola's. Have sent me photos of there oil pumps. It is very obvious mine is wrong. But I now know what is needed. I plan to install the engine in the car anyway(without the pump). I really don't have any idea what other problems might exist.

The pump is to the right on the belt.

Eric's engine the pump is lower and closer to the engine

Oil pump

No Good.... I have a few phones calls and emails out. I might have a better idea today as my next move. The pump really does miss by a mile. When I'm at Watkins Glen in September, a couple of Lola's very similar to mine will be there. Lots of photos and notes for sure.

Engine's back

Picked up the engine yesterday, looks nice. But I think there will be a problem. The external oil pump for the dry sump system appears to be mounted to far out. I believe this will interfere with the tub. So this, along with a few other items to complete by September 9, makes Watkins Glen a no go with the car. I'm disappointed, by not surprised.

The Lola has landed

At last I reached a point where the car needs to be on ground. A little this, a little that, and it's back down to earth.

Talked to Jim today, the engine is on the dyno producing good HP, most likely I'll pick up the engine next Monday. Things are starting to move now.

Home sweet home

Departed Oshkosh early Sunday morning, the forecast was for good weather into Youngstown, OH.

My return flight plan takes me over Lake Michigan. I will have about 100 miles over water. Yes, I do carry a life vest on board.

The weather at Youngstown was OK. However the weather in Pennsylvania was my concern, the forecast wasn't that good. Just a few small pockets of rain, but visual, it was good so I continued.

Was greeted by a rainbow about 10 miles from home. We'll back to work on the Lola, maybe I'll give Jim a call and see if the engine is done.

Another Great day at Oshkosh

Saturday

A little rain early then sunshine the rest of the day, and very windy. The red barn, not to far from my camp site and they open 6am. Great coffee and the best place to connect to the WIFI.

My camp site is called the South 40. One of many sites for camping and parking. The rows start at 115 and go to 160, I'm at 144. This area holds about 350 planes. When you arrive the day after the show starts, you end up here. There be approximately 10,000 planes visit, so you can imagine the size of this airport.

A few photos

Launching

ATC really knows how to launch a lot of aircraft in a very short time. The use the left and right side of the runway for taking off and then use the taxiway for landing aircraft next to it.

Thursday...not so bad...Friday beautiful

Friday is going to be one of those 10 best days of the year. It's also the day when a lot the the folks who came by there own planes leave. It' the time I start to think about leaving too, looking at the weather to the east.

Rain, all day.

The weather service forecasts has rain and thunderstorms all day. However tomorrow looks to be a nice day. Missed the bus, this is my main transportation from my camp site to the main area of the show. When you arrive after the events starts, your parking spot is far, far away.

Good Morning from Oshkosh

Rain today

Good Morning from Oshkosh. Today's weather looks like rain all day. So I guess it will be indoor actives today.

What's your choice?

Yes a flying car, not a new idea but like all other people who thought this was a good idea I don't think it will sell.