As reported earlier, Chris has been working hard on upgrading a Yamaha golf cart for the team’s use in 2021.
See Golf Cart For 2021 for pictures and updates on the golf cart.
We’re also working together to install a spool in Paul’s Mustang prior to the 2021 season. He is using 31-spline Moser axles with a limited-slip differential and we are looking to improve his 60′ times with an upgrade to a spool. When we get the 3rd member apart, we’ll also replace the pinion seal and if it has a crush sleeve, we’ll replace that with a pinion bearing spacer & shims. We’ll have more updates as we move forward!
Updates on Paul’s Moser Ford 9“
December 21, 2020:
We got the differential torn apart, tightened the pinion bearing preload .003″ (it did have a bearing spacer, not a crush sleeve which was good), ordered the new Moser 3.062″ bore case 31-spline spool and bearings, ring gear bolts, new pinion seal and differential gasket and gear lube. Paul is running 4.11 gears in his Mustang.
Paul’s Moser 9″ Ford waiting for 31-spline spool
December 28, 2020:
Today Pam and I got Paul’s center section and used 4.11 gears cleaned up for reassembly when the new spool and parts arrive, thanks honey! – Roger
February 20, 2021:
We finally got Paul’s center-section back together with his old 4.11 gears. Nice to have it done! Chris & Paul will also be changing his dual-plane intake manifold to a single-plane intake to help the top end! – Roger
Paul’s 9″ Ford with new 31-spline spool & bearings
Paul’s new single-plane manifold for 2021
February 27, 2021:
Today Chris & Paul got the rear end back in the Mustang, and installed the new single-plane intake manifold!! Good job guys, the Mustang should be ready for the 2021 season!- Roger
‘57 Clutch Management:
I’ve also been pouring over clutch data since the initial runs with the 372 SBC in our ’57 since March 2019 when we recorded a 1.405 60′. With the lowering of transmission gear ratios and less static and centrifugal pressure in our Ram clutch today, I can see possible improvement by raising the launch RPM for 2021 to improve our 60′ times from testing in 2020 to take advantage of the centrifugal assist on a tight track. Chris will be back behind the wheel of our ’57 in 2021 under a limited schedule as COVID border restrictions are still impacting the BC SuperShifters 2021 schedule.
We’re still waiting on 4th gear with a new pro-shift ring from Liberty’s Gears to get our backup pro-shifted Doug-Nash 5-speed back together, they have employees out that have taken ill and we wish them a speedy and full recovery! 2020 has been rough on many businesses! – Roger
Updated January 12, 2021:
Our back-up Doug-Nash is now back together with the new 4th gear shift ring, new 3-4 slider and new 1-2 & 3-4 shift arms for the Long shifter. – Roger
Back-up Doug-Nash with new 4th gear shift ring & new 3-4 slider
Back-up Doug-Nash with Long shifter
A note on the Doug-Nash transmission, it was way before its time!! Today Liberty Gears offers a much upgraded LSC Transmission that is clearly based on the early Doug-Nash with modern gear and face-plating technology plus four bearings on the mainshaft! The G-Force GF-5R is also a variant of the Doug-Nash transmission!
Liberty’s LSC-5100 Transmission
Updated March 12, 2021:
Today Pam and I got the Jesel shaft rockers on the ’57 and filled the cooling system. Ready to warm-up to change the oil & filter! – Roger
Updated March 14, 2021:
We got the ’57 fired today for 2021, changed the oil & filter, inspected the old filter, scoped the ignition and some other electrical checks. Thanks to Chris, Paul & Pam for their help! – Roger
See our ’57 2020 Winter Checklist
We’ll be updating here as we move forward! Happy Holidays to all! – Roger
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