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Last post by FV80 « June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
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It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...

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June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...

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by FV80 » April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm » in General Discussion

This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.

I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...

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Driver size?

Last post by BLS « August 20th, 2019, 8:09 pm
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by slowstepper » August 20th, 2019, 1:17 pm

Ok gentlemen and ladies,
I am brand new to this forum. I put in over 200 hours of seat time in those stupid 24 hours of lemons races, but now i want...

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Last post by BLS
August 20th, 2019, 8:09 pm
Videos for potential SCCA drivers

Last post by FV80 « December 14th, 2018, 10:14 am

by FV80 » December 14th, 2018, 10:14 am

My son found these 2 relatively recent videos. Thought I would post them in case any of you out there are curious about how it all works and what...

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Last post by FV80
December 14th, 2018, 10:14 am
Help me identify this one!

Last post by Borken « September 30th, 2018, 5:25 am
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by Borken » September 23rd, 2018, 7:35 am

Hi
Anyone know anything about this model?
It has a small badge that says Tornado 417, but i cannot find any sister cars on internet.

Maybe it is a...

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Last post by Borken
September 30th, 2018, 5:25 am
PGFracing - Starting Back Up Racing

Last post by jpetillo « February 8th, 2018, 12:06 am
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by pgfracing » February 6th, 2018, 12:32 am

Goal is to get into seven days of seat time in a Formula Vee this year, however that works out, owner, renter, generosity, who knows Lord willing....

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Last post by jpetillo
February 8th, 2018, 12:06 am
Getting Started in Formula Vee BOOK

Last post by FV80 « July 3rd, 2017, 4:05 pm
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by FV80 » May 5th, 2017, 3:46 pm

Although Jim Schings has closed down his business and retired, he has given me permission to update and publish his FV BOOK (in PDF form) to the FV...

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Last post by FV80
July 3rd, 2017, 4:05 pm
2017 NE Drivers Schools Schedule

Last post by jahillsr « May 4th, 2017, 10:10 pm
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by AMDAS » January 28th, 2017, 9:58 am

SCCA Driver Schools start in March and April!!

With so few SCCA Driver School weekends available during the year, make your plans to get your SCCA...

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May 4th, 2017, 10:10 pm
FV newbie in Texas wants to crew

Last post by FV80 « December 17th, 2016, 3:20 pm
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by Nical » December 16th, 2016, 9:33 am

I have just acquired a Caracal FV to race in '17. I have a fair bit of racing experience in past but not FV. If possible I would like to crew a Vee...

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Last post by FV80
December 17th, 2016, 3:20 pm
New guy interested in FV!

Last post by FV80 « November 21st, 2016, 11:10 am
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by samtheman1027 » November 16th, 2016, 9:27 pm

Hello FV forum!
My name is Sam, 22 from upstate New York. I'm currently stationed in Georgia and have been recently looking into formula Vee racing....

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Last post by FV80
November 21st, 2016, 11:10 am
Shock ID

Last post by JSM 16 « October 12th, 2016, 4:41 pm
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by deadlast » May 24th, 2016, 6:09 pm

Hi all,
I bought a D13 sometime back and have been restoring it since. At Dietmar's advice, I've been working front to back, and just took the rear...

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Last post by JSM 16
October 12th, 2016, 4:41 pm
Seat available: alternative driving school and regional

Last post by AMDAS « August 16th, 2016, 2:16 pm
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by AMDAS » May 5th, 2016, 4:51 pm

We have a package available coming up in June at New Jersey Motorsports Park which can get you your SCCA License and/ or a regional race in a FV....

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Last post by AMDAS
August 16th, 2016, 2:16 pm
Brake shoes

Last post by brian « February 27th, 2016, 2:36 pm
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by jphoenix » January 19th, 2014, 11:36 pm
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I understand carbotechs are no longer available, so what is being used these days and where would I buy them?
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Last post by brian
February 27th, 2016, 2:36 pm
Newb to FV but not Racing

Last post by brian « December 14th, 2015, 3:13 pm
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by rockitdoc » December 14th, 2015, 9:45 am

Hi,

I raced a vintage Sprite (#416) about 13 yrs ago with Rocky Mtn Vintage Racing. Ran at Steamboat five times. Got out when my first son was born....

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Last post by brian
December 14th, 2015, 3:13 pm
Wheels studs vs. bolts

Last post by jphoenix « October 11th, 2015, 6:11 pm
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by jphoenix » December 15th, 2014, 1:01 pm

ny pros and cons of going to studs?

I see these available - marketed as competition

They are the press-fit type, not the screw-in type stud that...

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Last post by jphoenix
October 11th, 2015, 6:11 pm
Formula First engine cooling

Last post by BLS « March 9th, 2015, 12:46 am
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by Jeremy Soule » March 8th, 2015, 1:33 am

My car came to me minus motor had been previously cooled by factory method. 2 questions...
I read on the FFDA website, Conversion section, that the...

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Last post by BLS
March 9th, 2015, 12:46 am
Light grey smoke

Last post by joeleoni « June 23rd, 2014, 8:05 pm
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by Rolling Stone » March 12th, 2011, 7:30 pm

I seem to have light grey smoke coming from #1 cylinder when engine has warmed up,as if you had spilled a bit of oil/WD 40 on the fins,but it does...

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Last post by joeleoni
June 23rd, 2014, 8:05 pm
Oil level problem

Last post by FV80 « May 19th, 2014, 8:56 am
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by jphoenix » May 17th, 2014, 10:47 am

I've put 8.5 hours on my engine, done two races and numerous practice sessions and I'm struggling with finding the correct oil quantity for this...

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Last post by FV80
May 19th, 2014, 8:56 am
Coating of the piston skirts

Last post by brian « April 30th, 2014, 11:47 pm
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by joeleoni » April 16th, 2014, 7:06 pm

I am at a point of rebuilding for this spring.
Is the coating of the piston skirts good? Is it allowed for vintage racing?
1200 cc Predator

Joe

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Last post by brian
April 30th, 2014, 11:47 pm
DOT 3 or DOT 4?

Last post by jphoenix « December 16th, 2013, 6:05 pm
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by jphoenix » December 15th, 2013, 9:26 pm

My new to me FV has Girling masters and I've disassembled the brake system, now it's time to refill and bleed and have no clue what type fluid is...

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Last post by jphoenix
December 16th, 2013, 6:05 pm
intake manifold/ carb question

Last post by jmattox « November 24th, 2013, 10:21 am
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by jmattox » November 17th, 2013, 11:31 am

Thanks to a friend I have a really good engine, but I feel it is asthmatic due to intake manifold and carburetor. Any inexpensive way of improving...

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Last post by jmattox
November 24th, 2013, 10:21 am
Tachometer question

Last post by brian « November 18th, 2013, 5:31 pm
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by jphoenix » November 16th, 2013, 12:15 pm

I want to install a smaller tach, I see 2 units available that will work, how does one go about insuring the tach is reading correctly , within 100...

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Last post by brian
November 18th, 2013, 5:31 pm
New FV wannabe looking to crew

Last post by jphoenix « July 29th, 2013, 11:20 pm
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by jphoenix » July 20th, 2013, 10:34 pm

Hi everyone, I'm a formula car wannabe this year, working corners at Pacific Raceways and deciding what class I want to buy into. I'm drawn mightily...

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Last post by jphoenix
July 29th, 2013, 11:20 pm
Oil filter questions

Last post by brian « July 12th, 2013, 2:50 pm
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by Jeremy Soule » July 10th, 2013, 12:57 am

Vee oil filter.
I have heard the term “Full flow oil filter” but not sure what that means, does that refer to the filter itself or the housing that...

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Last post by brian
July 12th, 2013, 2:50 pm
What type of fuel to run

Last post by FV80 « March 18th, 2013, 8:22 am
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by Jeremy Soule » March 16th, 2013, 7:27 pm

As our engines are fairly low compression so what type of fuel is recommended.
I'm thinking pump gas should be fine, but I am currently replacing...

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Last post by FV80
March 18th, 2013, 8:22 am
I'm back

Last post by jmattox « March 9th, 2013, 8:02 pm
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by jmattox » December 5th, 2012, 11:30 am

Sebring Turkey Trot regionals, CFR finally got the grouping right (now, we need more Vees and FSTs to come play) put on DRE carburetor and pertronics...

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Last post by jmattox
March 9th, 2013, 8:02 pm
Engine Tin/Deflectors

Last post by Jeremy Soule « February 22nd, 2013, 8:22 pm
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by Jeremy Soule » February 21st, 2013, 11:21 pm

There is a post back in 06 where Dietmar recomends using the lower cylinder tin for a fan cooled engine . I am building an engine for a FST car that...

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Last post by Jeremy Soule
February 22nd, 2013, 8:22 pm
FV 50th details and supps are available

Last post by aqualls « January 3rd, 2013, 3:16 pm

by aqualls » January 3rd, 2013, 3:16 pm

Hi all,

Please visit

Best,
Anna Qualls

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January 3rd, 2013, 3:16 pm
first time reinstalling engine

Last post by Dietmar « September 2nd, 2012, 12:02 pm
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by shirleymac » September 1st, 2012, 5:10 pm

I just got my engine back after having it rebuilt and in my shop manual it says to Apply a light coating of moly-based grease to the splines of the...

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Last post by Dietmar
September 2nd, 2012, 12:02 pm
Cleaning belts

Last post by hardingfv32-1 « April 15th, 2012, 2:41 pm
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by jhenn4716 » April 15th, 2012, 10:29 am

In the process of moving stuff around I spilled oil on my seat belts. How can I go about cleaning the belts without damaging them?

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Last post by hardingfv32-1
April 15th, 2012, 2:41 pm
Rear axle seal installation, wheel cylinders, etc

Last post by tiagosantos « March 29th, 2012, 6:47 pm
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by tiagosantos » March 28th, 2012, 12:24 pm

Howdy :)

Long story, but I had to flip my backing plates around on the axle tubes. I took the opportunity to replace the seals and gaskets on the...

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Last post by tiagosantos
March 29th, 2012, 6:47 pm
Oil Temperature Gauge

Last post by SR Racing « January 31st, 2012, 12:13 am
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by Bruster » January 29th, 2012, 11:59 pm

I want to replace the old mechanical oil temp gauge in my D13 with an electric one. Have been told that this will compromise my engines performance...

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Last post by SR Racing
January 31st, 2012, 12:13 am
FV Maintenance videos

Last post by hughie 56 « November 29th, 2011, 5:02 pm
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by jstoezel » November 21st, 2011, 4:05 pm

Not sure it's been posted here already, couldn't find it. Here are videos prepared by Vallis Motor Sport (one of the site's sponsors).

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Last post by hughie 56
November 29th, 2011, 5:02 pm
Brake pressure

Last post by SR Racing « November 29th, 2011, 12:48 am
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by craigs » November 27th, 2011, 2:14 pm

Looking at brake bias gauges - some top out at 1000 and some at 1500 psi. To buy the right one I need to know, what do our cars put out for peak...

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Last post by SR Racing
November 29th, 2011, 12:48 am
trans year

Last post by brian « November 28th, 2011, 3:53 pm
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by kidkoh » November 27th, 2011, 8:55 pm

what year trans would I be looking for if I wanted a long box thanks

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Last post by brian
November 28th, 2011, 3:53 pm
Help a new guy: Zink PICS added

Last post by BLS « November 26th, 2011, 10:00 pm
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by BLS » June 2nd, 2011, 4:56 pm

A short introduction: I am 58, 6ft4 and 225. I raced FV in the good old days , 1973 - 1979. The last few years were national races mostly with a best...

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Last post by BLS
November 26th, 2011, 10:00 pm
front tires

Last post by jmattox « November 16th, 2011, 10:33 pm
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by jmattox » November 14th, 2011, 2:20 pm

I know this has been dicussed before, I just can't find it. I will listen to suggestions, both pro and con, on whether I am out of my mind proposing...

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Last post by jmattox
November 16th, 2011, 10:33 pm
pistons

Last post by billinstuart « November 12th, 2011, 9:31 pm
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by jmattox » August 10th, 2010, 7:45 pm

What is a reasonable weight for a vee piston (1200)? How do I tell if I have dykes rings? Which groove(s) should I use for things like oil rings?...

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Last post by billinstuart
November 12th, 2011, 9:31 pm
Cylinder compression

Last post by FV80 « September 21st, 2011, 3:54 pm
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by Rolling Stone » September 19th, 2011, 6:27 pm

We have one race left in Oct in Ontario,I need an engine rebuild over the winter,I did a compression test at the track this w/end and # 1-2 cylinders...

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Last post by FV80
September 21st, 2011, 3:54 pm
Velocity stack V filter

Last post by smsazzy « September 20th, 2011, 4:30 pm
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by Rolling Stone » September 19th, 2011, 6:17 pm

Some guys run fast on Velocity stacks I notice and some on filters,why is that?is it just carb tuning?

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Last post by smsazzy
September 20th, 2011, 4:30 pm
Ron Chuck

Last post by Dietmar « September 12th, 2011, 9:08 pm
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by John Deonarine » September 12th, 2011, 7:53 pm

Is there contact information available for Ron Chuck?

Thanks for the help.

John

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Last post by Dietmar
September 12th, 2011, 9:08 pm
Brazilian Brake Drum markings

Last post by brian « August 25th, 2011, 2:53 pm
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by planbracing » August 24th, 2011, 6:35 pm

Are there any markings that identify a Brazilian brake drum. I had a rear drum lose its splines on Sunday (DNF), this was the first time I was almost...

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Last post by brian
August 25th, 2011, 2:53 pm
Fuel bladder/cell

Last post by VORT94 « August 5th, 2011, 10:59 am
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by Rolling Stone » July 18th, 2011, 3:56 pm

I need a new bladder/cell,seen a few on the internet but width is a problem,Mine has to be no more than 13 1/2 wide,and a wedge shape..4 gallon,any...

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Last post by VORT94
August 5th, 2011, 10:59 am
Zero roll spring

Last post by Ed Womer « August 5th, 2011, 7:28 am
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by Rolling Stone » August 1st, 2011, 9:49 am
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Can one of you experts explain the set up of the spring tension on the zero roll suspension,the whys and wheres of having it tight or loose etc :roll:
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Last post by Ed Womer
August 5th, 2011, 7:28 am
To balance or not to balance, that is the question

Last post by brian « August 2nd, 2011, 1:13 pm
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by jhenn4716 » August 2nd, 2011, 8:56 am

I have a question regarding balancing your tires. I have been told you do need to balance your tires and that you don't need to. Which is it? If it...

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Last post by brian
August 2nd, 2011, 1:13 pm
Air filter size

Last post by SR Racing « July 8th, 2011, 11:13 pm
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by jhenn4716 » June 30th, 2011, 6:47 pm

I've seen different sized/shaped K&N filters. Is there a performance difference between the different sizes and shapes? I know that different filters...

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Last post by SR Racing
July 8th, 2011, 11:13 pm
weight issue

Last post by SR Racing « July 7th, 2011, 6:55 pm
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by kkapelke4 » June 2nd, 2011, 5:22 pm

As of right now I am 58lbs over the minimum weight.

How much do you think that could effect lap times?

I know it will effect, but by how much??...

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Last post by SR Racing
July 7th, 2011, 6:55 pm
Throttle return spring examples

Last post by billinstuart « June 18th, 2011, 2:19 pm
Replies: 6
by tiagosantos » June 16th, 2011, 4:10 pm

I'd love to see some examples.. It's something I've been having trouble with for the past year. I've tried a few different options and they all work...

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Last post by billinstuart
June 18th, 2011, 2:19 pm
carb fuel line fitting

Last post by racing stuff « June 15th, 2011, 10:52 am
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by tiagosantos » June 14th, 2011, 1:50 pm

Need to buy a fitting for the carb fuel line and forgot to bring the old one in.. Does anyone know the size and thread of the fitting that screws...

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Last post by racing stuff
June 15th, 2011, 10:52 am
compression

Last post by SR Racing « June 2nd, 2011, 9:56 pm
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by Rolling Stone » May 27th, 2011, 6:35 pm

What is a good compression reading per cylinder on our engines?on average,I dont mean a freshly built top engine.

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Last post by SR Racing
June 2nd, 2011, 9:56 pm
carb tuning

Last post by SR Racing « June 1st, 2011, 10:07 pm
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by Rolling Stone » May 31st, 2011, 3:38 pm

What sort of adjustments are made by the expert builders to make a carb a lot better etc?how does a flow bench work?I am not asking for secrets,its...

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Last post by SR Racing
June 1st, 2011, 10:07 pm
Distributor seal

Last post by Rolling Stone « May 30th, 2011, 4:40 pm
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by Rolling Stone » May 30th, 2011, 4:07 pm

Has anyone ever experienced an oil leak from the distributor shaft due to the rubber seal?I have an oil leak and I CANNOT find where it is coming...

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May 30th, 2011, 4:40 pm

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