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Heather712SC
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Postby Heather712SC » Fri May 11, 2007 10:54 am

Well I have some great news...

After putting the engine back together over the weekend, we finally made "thunder" Tuesday. I let my dad have Wednesday off, and yesterday he made a few tweaks to the injectors, as Enderly told him to do so, since 5 and 7 were not hitting. She actually held 75+ pounds of oil pressure at a constant rate and came to life with the little wholes he drilled. Stood her on the transbrake, she sounded great. It's starting to come together and I couldn't be happier.

There is a race next weekend, May 19th and 20th. But there is a Test n Tune the 18th. Unfortunately, I can't get the time off work, so my dad is going to take the dragster out and start to make passes for his license. I guess, kinda break her in for me.

I'll post some pictures of the engine rebuilding process. But I only have a few. My hands were getting too greasy to snap pictures after awhile. :D
MY DRAGSTER AND CREW RUNS OFF ALCOHOL.

MY DRiNKiNG TEAM HAS A RACiNG PROBLEM...

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Postby Rapid Randy Baker » Fri May 11, 2007 11:05 am

Congrats Heather. Lucky dad getting to put some laps on the jewel! 8)

If it was running with 2-holes out on Alky, CHANGE YOUR OIL, as it will wipe the bearings out right off the bat when the motor is loaded on a run. JMO

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Postby Heather712SC » Fri May 11, 2007 11:18 am

Most definately. :D

We're all over the oil changes. :lol: He changed the oil Tuesday night after she first ran. Then they changed it last night, again, after she ran. They're going to make one more adjustment to the valves next week and, again, change the oil, and then she'll be race ready. :D
MY DRAGSTER AND CREW RUNS OFF ALCOHOL.

MY DRiNKiNG TEAM HAS A RACiNG PROBLEM...

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Postby Rapid Randy Baker » Fri May 11, 2007 11:21 am

Cool, thanks for sharing your racing deals with us. Glad you are here and posting. 8)

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Postby Heather712SC » Fri May 11, 2007 12:21 pm

No... Thank you guys! This forum is... BY FAR... the best I've come acrossed! :D

Hopefully, there will be many more updates to come.
MY DRAGSTER AND CREW RUNS OFF ALCOHOL.

MY DRiNKiNG TEAM HAS A RACiNG PROBLEM...

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Postby Mr. Jean » Fri May 11, 2007 12:30 pm

Good luck to your dad on his lic. 8) Looking forward to hearing more, as you go.
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Postby jim sanders » Fri May 11, 2007 1:08 pm

8) great news Heather regarding the car and your dad !! We all enjoy your posts :wink:
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Postby greenracing » Mon May 14, 2007 7:55 am

It's always nice to hear the first thunder in the pipes after the winter - good deal Heather 8)

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Postby Lippy » Mon May 14, 2007 10:22 am

Heather, congrats on getting her together! looking forward to more reports from you!! :D
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Postby Heather712SC » Fri May 18, 2007 9:12 am

The car is loaded and on the way to the track right now. Today is Test n Tune... My dad will be making sure the car goes strait and making license passes as well... And tomorrow, if all goes well, I'll be in the seat. :D
MY DRAGSTER AND CREW RUNS OFF ALCOHOL.

MY DRiNKiNG TEAM HAS A RACiNG PROBLEM...


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