Leo  Basile
Leo Basile Reader
3/21/14 12:55 p.m.

Since my initial post I got the engine out and halfway through a refurb...Im amazed. The crank was polished by the tongues of angles! Its a gear drive cam...with no wear, steel main caps, Cosworth rods & pistons, All surfaces within stock spec! Due to the water damage, Ill be needing pistons due to the boring out of the corrosion.

I rebuilt the brakes and went through the suspension, and repacked the bearings. All seems good. Now Im just waiting on the fuel cell and plumbing for the fire bottle. I even managed to get it pushed out for a bath in between snows.

Lastly, I completed the Skip Barbour 3 Day racing school at Road Atlanta. They are a great bunch of guys.

Leo

chandlerGTi
chandlerGTi SuperDork
3/23/14 3:10 p.m.

So cool, I'm living vicariously through you on this.

Leo  Basile
Leo Basile Reader
3/23/14 5:34 p.m.

When I get home next month, I should have some engine porn!

Leo

Flight Service
Flight Service MegaDork
3/23/14 9:54 p.m.

This thing is totally cool

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