2010 Front Engine Dragster Week 2010 12 31

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Ok, today’s update.

For an unofficial car nuts meeting we had a great turn out and progress has again been made on several fronts. It seems we are having problems completing tasks so they can be crossed of the board. The tasks are like loose teeth; they are close but just refuse to be removed.

Part of the engine coolant system is in place, and most of the rest of it will be completed tomorrow. We will not be able to cross the task off though as we need a radiator cap.

PC310001_smallThe lines for the remote oil filter have been run and are complete, now the bracket for the filter has to be finished (still cannot be crossed off the list).
The starter shims arrived from Jegs, Tom once again removed the rod catcher pan and the starter. The shim was installed and the starter has been reinstalled and is waiting wiring (a task for tomorrow). The starter clearances are no A-OK. Still cannot be crossed off the list.
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PC310006_smallThe crankcase ventilation system has been started, the tubes connecting the through frame vents to the puke tank are in at the rear of the dragster. This 1.25 inch ID tubing is a pain to work with!
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PC310016_smallThe guy with the white hair and pony tail was caught working I wonder who that is and how come he was actually working. Most of the time he is just standing around assigning tasks and was caught cutting off a 3 ½ inch length of wire.
PC310022_smallNext time you see Jack ask him about that 3 ½ inch piece of wire he is holding in the group photo.
PC310031_smallI marked and cut the fixed piece of fuel line, ran to Matt’s and had him weld on the AN fitting, returned and finished plumbing the fuel system. It should now be fuel tight. I do still want to add a filter right before the carburetor (still cannot be crossed off the list). 
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PC310054_smallSome of the wiring is being finial fitted, but some of it has not even been started yet.

We are close enough that we could start to think about firing up the engine, Fuel system is complete, coolant is almost done, electric is not too far away (need headers to get the exhaust away from the chassis).
PC310055_smallControl cables are being laid out, but we are missing some clevis.