Jobs to do:
- Fit roll cage
- Panel repairs.... completed Nov '05
- Paint body and spare body panels
- Refit windows and trim including new windscreen
- Restore upholstery
- Send suspension and other bolts and nuts for cad plating
- Investigate porting and prepare test head for gas flowing
- Block machining
- Reassemble gearbox with new bearings...August '05
- Purchase Eagle rods and Ross Forged pistons...bought Carrillo
rods, still waiting to order pistons.
- Purchase valves and valve springs
- Prepare heads in light of flow bench results
- Make extractor-type headers
- Make inlet manifold
- Obtain large capacity radiator
- Locate and purchase carburettors
- Make enlarged sump pan including baffling and oil pickup
- Purchase aluminum flywheel...purchased Nov '05
- Purchase clutch assembly...purchased Nov '05
- Purchase high-volume oil pump
- Polish and relieve oil passages etc. in block and heads
- Arrange cam grinding to different specs of four camshafts
- Assemble engine
- Trial assembly of engine and gearbox and make gearbox mount
- Fit clutch operating assembly, pedal etc.
- Overhaul 11 inch brakes and braking system
- Purchase Nolathane bushes and fit to suspension
- Assemble rear springs with extra leaves
- Fit flanged axles in place of tapered and keyed axles
- Fit heavier front torsion bars
- Fit adjustable shock absorbers
- Fit 11 inch brakes all round
- Purchase 15 inch x 6 inch wheels
- Fit Sure Grip units to different differential centres
- Dyno test and tune engine with each camshaft to assess best grind
- Arrange inspection by CAMS eligibility officers
- Obtain racing log
book
- Test car on circuit and adjust suspension according to findings
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On this list: /Still to find:/
- Limited Slip (clutch type Sure Grip) centre
- Lower rear axle ratios than present 3.23:1
- Spare body panels
- Spare engines and camshafts....five located and purchased, still
checking for best casting for boring cylinders to maximum size.
- Laminated windscreen (car has only zone-toughened screen)...purchased Nov '05
- Shifter and clutch pedal...Clutch pedal fitted Nov '05 (from a Valiant)
- Shock absorbers
- Aluminum front bumper bar
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