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One of the nice things about the Internet is that it provides instant information to all who are interested, but at the same time it can lead to lots of misinformation -depending on how the information is interpreted. A group of guys get together once a month with an agenda that is determined by let...

The FV Ad Hoc Committee met Feb 25. Members attending were Steve Oseth; Mike Kochanski, Stevan Davis, Dietmar Bauerle Guest: Fred Clark. Fred Clark (our new member on the CRB) enlightened us on the workings of SCCA and the fact that SCCA is trying to promote more committees such as ours in other cla...

The uprights that you are referring to take a brass bushing ( which I have in stock) and inside that bushing is a steel insert with a 1/2" hole. Due to wear inside and outside, these have to be replaced every few years. Washer between the frame and the trans mount, washer between the trans moun...

Sold the first two OUTER ball bearings offered, found two more today and sold them also.

Found a source for a few more( KMM brand) if anyone is interested- still $30 ea. plus shipping.

E-mail the address above
Dietmar

Found two front wheel ball bearings- KMM brand, OUTER BEARING ONLY with race . These are no longer made. Might have access to more.
If interested e-mail at the address above.
$30 each plus shipping
Dietmar

CS:

Try a 1 quart metal acetone, paint thinner, or paint stripper can found at most hardware stores. Rectangular with a flat bottom and easy to attach to the lower roll bar leg or the firewall.

Jay:
Unfortunately, what you have is a breather and will not qualify as a catch tank for FV.

Dietmar

Check the PARTS section of this site- there is a complete beam listed for much less than it would cost to put one together.

You can also contact the suppliers at the top of the page for parts- much better source than Hot VW Magazine.

Dietmar

Trying to respond to your question is rather difficult. The car that you have is a Formula Vee, but the engine is not so I will venture some guesses. Why are the valves set at 8 and 12? VW sets their valves at .004 on all intakes and exhausts on the dual port heads. You did not say what the gap was ...

Barry:

You are correct- the (street) cars with a 12v system have the voltage regulator under the back seat. That's why I asked Paul why he wanted to mount it on the generator.
Dietmar

Paul: I think I would have gone with option B since the 12 v gen is cheaper and you already are going to run the 12v battery. BUT, since you have what you have, why do you need to mount the regulator on top of the generator? It can be mounted on the firewall, inside the cockpit, on the fan shroud, e...

Jay: I have been following this tread since it started and have a few comments: Not sure who advised you to remove the front motor mount, but I believe it is necessary. Matter of fact, in your case, I KNOW it is necessary. You will NOT destroy an engine because of a front mount! Most cars have eithe...

Unless you had an internal failure ( rod bolt let go,etc) I would tend to agree with Jim.It is very rare to have a case failure.

Also ( again agreeing with Jim) - you do not want an aluminum case- they cost more!

Dietmar

Only problems that I have seen on the main bearing is that someone missed the locating hole and pinched the bearing . I did it once and fortunately caught it before completing the engine assembly after it was torqued. Still turned but something was not quite right. Steel backing on the mains can sti...

Bruce:

Only problem is finding these "gearheads". They don't frequent the same places as us OLD GUYS !

But the idea is a start.

Dietmar

January 28, 2009 Committee mtg. The FV Committee met on Jan.28. Members attending were: Steve Oseth, Stevan Davis, Bruce Livermore, Dietmar Bauerle Ongoing discussion centered around the needs and benefits of the FV website (http://www.FormulaVee.us) . Currently there are 345 FV drivers signed up on...

Brian:

I only use Kolbenschmitt and have not had any problems- have heard however that this might be an issue with Mahles'

Much as I know
Dietmar

Can't get to Salem, but this might help. The number on the front of the log book is your roll bar number. The first two digits are the region of record. This is where the log book was issued. I doubt that someone welded over the numbers- they are usually a ways up on one of the legs on the roll bar,...

John: First, let me say this. Whether the suggestions come from me or anyone else, they are all considered and weighed equally. No one gets special consideration- or lack of because their name is not familiar to the Committee. So, come up with ideas (about this or anything else you want considered) ...

John: Going back as far as the 72 GCR (my oldest copy), the size limit has always been the same, as has the volume limit. Who is to know what their thinking was when they wrote these rules. I can only guess that they did not want sumps hanging under the frame rails. As for dimensional size, the firs...

Bill:

Whatever you chose, I would suggest an INNER pan that is separate from the floor pan ( which I assume you will attach to the lower frame rails). This way, if the pan is peeled back, the inner pan might keep the feet inside the car ( don't ask how I know).

Hope this helps
Dietmar

Dave:
Try C.5.D.29

An oil sump extension may be fitted utilizing the oil strainer cover plate provided the extension does not extend horizontally beyond the edge of the oil strainer cover plate...

To me that does not allow a 10 X 10 lump of lead.

Dietmar

Brian: Not so concerned about the drain plug- have to look at "fasteners are free" as an argument, however, I am concerned about the "block" that the drain plug fits into as being part of the sump and being outside the horizontal plane of the cover plate. As I stated earlier, it ...

Should see something in print by the weekend

Dietmar

Guess my concern is that - IF the lower portion is larger than the mounting surface, and the flat area that has the drain is still larger than the lower circumference, then I would question the legality. Lot of $$$ to find out that it can not be used. You are correct in that a sump will help with th...

Took a look at the sump extension on e-bay. Very nice. How deep is this item?

On the down side: it is difficult to see the part that has the drainage hole and the bolt, but if this part of the sump extends beyond the original cover plate, then the sump is not SCCA legal.

Dietmar