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Timing is at 34 deg before TDC
Did have that problem like it was running out of power last fall, but found and changed bad drive spud before Ft Wayne. It seemed to run fine on that shorter track.
Paul Kreuger gave me a deal on a newer mag after Tulsa (in addition to not starting on Saturday, seemed to fade away in the other races on prelim night) and we put that it before this last practice (tow days ago).
At first Thursday (two days ago) it would not run well at all. Went around about 3 laps and took it out of gear concerned about the mag placement. Engine seemed to run well for a moment then, but I could not keep it running. It was approx 50 deg and the car had been in shop and oil was warm. I do not think it was because of weather.
Drained out the fuel (mixture of what was bought at Ft Wayne and Tulsa) and put in some about 4.5 gallons I got from another unsealed source. Started off running like a champ! Thought we'd be good to go. Was punching throttle down straight, but backed off early as car wasn't set-up for pavement. Ran 6-8 laps and thought should check things over before anything harder. Started to kinda pussyfoot it around more. Can't believe it would just load up on me, but something went awire? There still was not any temp in the water or anything, but at least the engine should have started to get warm. Decided to add another 3.5 gal of "unsealed" fuel; thinking that although the pick-up is fully submerged, maybe I had some issue there.
Unfortunately, with everything going on had a drive-shaft issue/torque tube issue and wasnt' able to check with full fuel load. Need to re-check all that and re-square in addition to engine problems.
Just been an exercise in frustration for me lately. Have had to emotionally remove myself in order to avoid getting really upset. Basically at a lose at this point. Hate to keep rechecking and checking the same things. If not for the above mentioned concerns and thoughts, I'd almost give up and pull the engine. Still want to try to get it up to good temp with - what is supposed to be - fresh fuel (and with drive-shaft secure!). Want to do a leak down with water 180-200 deg. Otherwise, will be checking fuel nozzles (again), drive spud engagement (good), and rating valve springs I guess...now can check everything else thanks many have suggested too...
Here in Machesney Park, IL (90 miles West of Chicago). Pretty much a one-man-band on this project. Intend to have ready by Thursday for practice at Rockford Speedway.
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