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21. RE: Drive shaft U-joints (formerly, CV U-Joint) (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:28:30 -0700; Geeze, semantics! I call those things "half-shafts" (well they are, aren't they?). Every IRS set-up I have seen, calls them half-shafts. If the Rzeppa joint was more efficient, than a double-Cardin,; /html/land-speed/2006-10/msg00326.html (8,088 bytes)
22. Dry sump oiling HP gains (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:38:09 -0700; Otto: I don't dispute the HP gains and I am a dry-sump proponent. However, me thinks your explanation needs more explaining. If one piston is being "sucked" down then its opposite twin (the piston th; /html/land-speed/2006-10/msg00398.html (9,175 bytes)
23. Dry sump oiling HP gains, the truth (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:25:13 -0700; Keith: That would be EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) invented by the Russians in 1953. A graphite or brass electrode burns the hole through the rod. In my experience the minimum diameter for gun; /html/land-speed/2006-10/msg00406.html (6,694 bytes)
24. Airfield use (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 14:26:34 -0700; There is a critical distinction between a "general aviation" airport and one used for "scheduled commercial" use. General aviation uses are the common single engine and twin-engine stuff with private; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00007.html (8,286 bytes)
25. Hydrogen Fuel (old LSR news) (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:47:30 -0700; DOE recently announced a $1.4M project to partner with industry "to study the economic feasibility of producing hydrogen at existing commercial nuclear plants." GE Global Research is also proposing a; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00009.html (7,089 bytes)
26. Toy V6 experts (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:16:58 -0700; Every automotive machine shop I have been in has VZ truck blocks being worked on. Due to the head gasket problem, the blocks overheat and warp. A good source of income for the past few years. I have; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00181.html (6,619 bytes)
27. World of Speed (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:02:26 -0700; Ain't no engineer so I'm interested in others comments. First, boiling point is dependent on TWO variables (temperature AND pressure). I am assuming the boiling point you indicated is, based on SEA; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00207.html (8,269 bytes)
28. World of Speed (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:13:17 -0700; Agree, if the can design was flawed. However, my quote was "If the cool-can has ENOUGH CAPACITY your fuel temp will always be the same for every run". Meaning you consider (or test) the variables and; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00223.html (7,243 bytes)
29. Spins... (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:51:50 -0700; At about the 2-1/2 on the long course, it looks to be about 40 degrees, 38 minutes N latitude by 113 degrees, 50 minutes W longitude. -Elon (snip. . . ) What is the latitude of the salt flats? Coreol; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00239.html (7,501 bytes)
30. Meanwhile, FoMoCo plans layoffs of 70,000 or more auto workers (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:37:01 -0700; California mandated the switch to low sulfur diesel fuel 3 weeks ago (September 1st). Diesel fuel prices (even though they are slowly dropping) have 5 cents a gallon added for the low sulfur. -Elon F; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00252.html (7,111 bytes)
31. Wisdom of the List --- Oil Pump (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:09:52 -0700; If pressure is the problem you could always put in a restriction or a regulator just before the turbos. Why do you need to replace the pump? You are getting 100 psi! -Elon; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00282.html (8,243 bytes)
32. Wisdom of the List --- Oil Pump (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:54:46 -0700; Mayf: Your Ford pump has a fairly typical, spring loaded, pressure relief. If its lower pressure you want just tweak (or change) the relief spring. While you are at it, why not blueprint it. I.e., ch; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00285.html (9,825 bytes)
33. Wisdom of the List --- Oil Pump (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:30:56 -0700; Hmmm. I don't know didly about your Ford injectors but 650HP might be a tad too much. Your calcs are assuming the 42lb injectors are wide-full-open for mostly a full pull. My guess their (stock) duty; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00290.html (8,590 bytes)
34. Speedweek Car Pictures (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 21:59:39 -0700; If anyone took pictures of the following cars during Speed week, would you kindly send me a copy? Large files are ok. I have checked all of the pics at Landspeed racing.com and these two are not ther; /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00352.html (6,070 bytes)
35. Cooling system (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 22:09:09 -0700; Sparky, I think I understand your cooling system which is a radiator in a box. Surely you are running a thermostat? If so why go to all the trouble this winter? The thermostat will NOT open and allow; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00048.html (7,719 bytes)
36. RE: Cooling system (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 23:08:48 -0700; Good point if you are making back-to-back runs, mid-week, when lines are short. But I was assuming you would be in impound with a chance for it to cool overnight! :-) -Elon; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00050.html (7,319 bytes)
37. RE: Cooling system (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 23:09:02 -0700; Good point if you are making back-to-back runs, mid-week, when lines are short. But I was assuming you would be in impound with a chance for it to cool overnight! :-) -Elon; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00051.html (7,339 bytes)
38. On the salt today ... (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:28:09 -0700; The salt is Bureau Of Land Management turf. That means it is owned by you and I. The BLM allows "the pursuit of happiness" via the permit process and therefore anyone should be able to apply. Your us; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00112.html (7,728 bytes)
39. Spindle Torque (was Things to do---) (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 19:11:49 -0700; You bring up a good point Sparky. List. . . what is the correct amount of preload for the front spindle bearings? If not a torque number then what favorite procedure do you use? Also, what wheel bear; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00245.html (7,814 bytes)
40. Spindle Torque (score: 1): Author: "3 liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:22:21 -0700; A hearty thanx for everyone that responded. Since speeds are so much higher than stock, I was looking to see if racing procedures were significantly different. -Elon; /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00267.html (6,289 bytes)

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