There are many resources for the Merkur. One site I've used is:
http://www.merkurdesktop.com/desktop.php
Many of the clubs listed on the site have FAQ, and parts sources. Hope this helps.
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There are many resources for the Merkur. One site I've used is:
http://www.merkurdesktop.com/desktop.php
Many of the clubs listed on the site have FAQ, and parts sources. Hope this helps.
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On Welded retention collars:
Generally a bad idea fostered by many who are not IT racing. It weakens the axle and leaves it prone to stresses it does not have when uniformily heat treated (at the...
You might be well advised to contact Marcello Canitano, at www.SilverHorse Racing.com. He is knowledgeable, experienced with the Mustang Fox chassis, and is relatively close to you (Florida).
I...
This is from a Race Chairperson/Registrar:
Restricted Regionals are "restricted" only in the sense of their deviation from the "Regional only" classes, and licenses as defined in the GCR. A...
If the slave cylinder leaks, the fluid has to go somewhere, no? It has to show up inside the dust boot, and/or leak on top of the bellhousing.
No fluid...no leak.
No leak from either the...
I just realized that no one has responded to your question. I may offer a tip or two that I use for EVERY engine I build regardless of class or rules.
I'm not a Honda engine guy, but may have...
As long as you do not use "Ram Air", which is well defined in the GCR Glossary, you can take air from any place in the confines of the engine compartment, or any stock air intake location (if it goes...
My experience has been with piston engines, but the note about 'cooling temp comes down when engine speeds come down' cought my eye.
This is a very typical result when the water is moving too fast...
We had great results with a 2300 cc Ford using an aluminum VW radiator. There are a few sizes available, so look at the various models of VW for dimensions.
The additional benifit is the...
Just a thought...
Are you sure that the tach is not in error, not the chip?
I've had the tack on some cars contribute to the misfire when the ground for the tach was of poor quality.
Good...
I was always confused when we dyno'd the race car. The operator was not able to satisfy my science background with the explaination of how the conversion of acceleration time for the weighted roller...
... the "area under the curve", or IMEP (indicated mean effective pressure) can be raised with less MBT but more pressure from 5 to perhaps 35 degrees... this works best with under-square engines,...
Ya know, I'm now re-reading this for the first time (with some accuracy)...The mention of "...serves no other purpose." leads into an interesting area. Specifically:
When ever one adds a device...
Our understanding, dealing with a Mustang 4 link suspension, was that one could make ineffective the upper links working with the free bushing rule, and add a working repositioned upper traction bar...
We opted to dump under the car to avoid the clearance problem of trying to get the 3 inch pipe under the rocker panel, or bend the thing over the moving solid axle. I had a local muffler shop...
Unless you have had the engine in freezing weather without antifreeze (but you mentioned the crankcase being full of it), the problem is likely blown head gaskets. You cant trust some testing...
Have to add a little of my experiences here.
I had to modify my driving technique a little to accomodate the locked (welded) differential. A RWD with an open diff will usually have reasonable...
Chris,
I've never gone to the event at Indy. Any information source that you know of? I have off, and might consider it, regardless of the drive.
Thanks,
Bill
Kazoo,
Shouldn't you be getting off to the races? Don't forget my T-shirt...
Have a good time.
Love,
Dad
By way of explaination for you non-snow people:
The bolt becomes rusted to the sleeve that resides inside the bushing. The sleeve then loses its bond to the bushing, and spins, with the bolt,...
I have had a similar problem with an '87 (same design). I promise you that the replacement items from Racer Walsh are much cheeper that the struggle you will have trying to save them. You are going...
I have been anticipating the EVENTUAL failure of the tow vehicle engine. The only replacement that makes any sense to me is a crate motor. Swap it out in a weekend, and be off.
Rebuilding has...
Andy,
Why not just start at the back of the pack and do your testing from there? If you also end the session/race early, after half way, you will get credit (if you need it), and will accomplish...
Actually, there is another fault with the design of the "surge" system: you don't have independent control over the towed object. Remember, the brake force applied to the trailer is TOTALLY...
Hope you have the light weight wheels, so you can save 35-40 lb. Incidentally, the early bumpers are great...very light, as someone said. Stay with the original 6 3/4 in. rear. Don't be tempted to...