Engine rev limiter

Beginning this year, the Formula 5000 association is requiring all cars to have a engine rev limiter set at 8000 rpm. Engine development has come a long way since the 1970's.   For me it makes no difference.  I still use the original cast iron cylinder heads, that's my true rev limiter.

Mounting the rev controller under the seat.  Next is to run the wires.

Odds & ends

Been working on all those little odds and ends.  Bleed the brakes, adjust the clutch.  Pressure tested the cooling system and add safety wire where needed. As always, a bit of cleaning and polishing. Next is the required engine rev limiter.  More about that on the next post.

Formula 5000 Drivers Association update

Just received information on the Monterey race event.
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New harness installed

The seat harness had to be replaced, the old one had a expiration date.  I change manufactures, this one fits(me) much better.

The clock is ticking

It's hard to believe Monterey is a month away.  I should have the new seat harness tomorrow and that will wrap up the major items needed for the car.
Now onto the truck.  Yes, the box van is being placed back in service.  After considering my options, using the truck again is the best decision for this event.

Sounds good

No issues, started right up and no leaks.  The clutch pedal just needs a small adjustment. The engine and gearbox are working properly.  Now it's time to order a new harness.

Gears & dogs

Sure hope these new(new to me) gear sets and dogs last the event.  By all accounts I shouldn't have to to tend to them.  Also removing the slack out of the shift linage will be a big plus.  Time will tell.

The gears are used, be in very good condition.
The dogs are new.

Gears & dogs installed.

Right bank done

Right side done, next is the gearbox.

It's 4pm, I was cutting the grass.  Deb is working in the backyard.  And the bear is having a late lunch on the front porch.

Now it's off to the neighbors trash can.

Left bank done

The left exhaust and all the connetions are done.  Now to the right side.

Exhaust ready

Repaint the header pipes.  My gear sets arrived yesterday.  Dog rings should not be to far behind.

On Schedule

Made good progress these last couple days.  I've ordered 2 dog rings and 3 gear sets.  All should be here early next week.  When the gear box is back together, I can start the engine. In the mean time, a couple of other projects to tackle, then back to the car.

Gear Box

Been gathering information for the proper gear ratios at Laguna Seca.  Talked to a couple of fellow drivers who have competed there.  So I think I have a idea of what I need.

This is the chart I use for gear ratio sets.

oil lines

Installed the oil pump and working on connecting all the lines.

Nose/rad. support completed

A little repair on the nose support, and now installed.  At this point, all the water lines are connected and next, the oil lines.

Bottom of the nose support.  Just replacing a few of the rivits.

Rear anti roll bar link

Made a replacement for the damage link that happened at Mosport last year.

Just a steel tube with a couple of nuts.

All done.
I'm a little rusty on brazing. Not pretty, but gets the job done.
 If I have the time I'll nickle plate it.