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Old 07-28-2008, 10:14 PM
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I checked the log on the weather station, and the DA never got below 4300', and was over 4500' most of the time we were there...I knew it was hot & sticky, but that's *horrible* air! We were gradually getting the 60' time worked down when the rain started...
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Old 08-01-2008, 04:23 PM
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Big Red went a 10.6x @ 128+ straight outta the trailer last night @ MMP...short time was a little lazy, and the car got crossed up a little, and the air was over 2300'...rest of the night was spin city (think track went away?).

Yellow Sub went back to back 12.3s @ 115.8 outta the trailer, but rest of the runs were wasted @ the line...she didn't fare too well on the new shoes?
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Old 08-01-2008, 06:15 PM
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-----Tom is getting it figured out! Good job, guys!!!......Bill S
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Old 08-01-2008, 09:46 PM
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Well, the above post outlined the *good*...now for the *bad* and the *ugly*!!!!

Engine is on the stand....lost oil pressure last night, drained oil & cut open the filter and BIG TIME pieces everywhere...from large brass/copper pieces to tiny needle bearings...fixin' to dig into and survey the damage...how long until Labor Day?
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:40 PM
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Stop yappin' and just git 'er done!!!!!!
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Old 08-02-2008, 12:30 AM
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Well, the above post outlined the *good*...now for the *bad* and the *ugly*!!!!

Engine is on the stand....lost oil pressure last night, drained oil & cut open the filter and BIG TIME pieces everywhere...from large brass/copper pieces to tiny needle bearings...fixin' to dig into and survey the damage...how long until Labor Day?

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That sucks! Time for a few all nighters?
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Old 08-02-2008, 02:30 AM
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------Needle bearings sounds like you lost a rocker-arm. Hopefully no more than that up top. No chunks of aluminum is a good sign too. Please keep us informed and remember that I will help any way I can.......Bill S
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:42 AM
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Well, the above post outlined the *good*...now for the *bad* and the *ugly*!!!!

Engine is on the stand....lost oil pressure last night, drained oil & cut open the filter and BIG TIME pieces everywhere...from large brass/copper pieces to tiny needle bearings...fixin' to dig into and survey the damage...how long until Labor Day?

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Ah, that's why we missed him at LaHarpe. I was thinkin there might be a new Clary on board today.

Hope it's nothin serious and Red is back together quick.
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Old 08-04-2008, 05:18 PM
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-----Tom, Rob,,,inquiring minds need to know. Whats up with Red???.........Bill S
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Old 08-04-2008, 05:30 PM
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Plans were to TNT both the Yenko Camaro and Red Alert Thursday at Memphis, then Friday morning head to Monmouth/LaHarpe. Instead, one of those nights. Started out OK, with me running a 10.60 @ 128 with a so-so 60', Rob did a couple of 12.30s, then the track really went South, zero traction. On top of that the Yenko developed a slight mis-fire, and I discovered low oil pressure in RA. On the way home the wires to the winch shorted out and as we unhooked the trailer we discovered one of the motors on the trailer legs had gone bad. Friday AM I drained the oil and cut the filter to check for damage. Discovered metal in the filter as well as needle bearings. At this point, we decided the motor needed to come out, which we did, so that is why I was not at LaHarpe. This morning I am headed to a local machine shop to see about getting the engine rebuilt.
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