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As reported earlier, Chris has been working hard on upgrading a Yamaha<\/em> golf cart for the team’s use in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See Golf Cart For 2021<\/a><\/em> for pictures and updates on the golf cart.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re also working together to install a spool in Paul’s Mustang prior to the 2021 season. He is using 31-spline Moser<\/em> 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!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Updates on Paul’s Moser<\/em> Ford 9<\/span>“<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

December 21, 2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 <\/em>3.062\u2033 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.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paul’s Moser 9″ Ford waiting for 31-spline spool<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

December 28, 2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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February 20, 2021:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paul’s 9″ Ford with new 31-spline spool & bearings<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Paul’s new single-plane manifold for 2021<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

February 27, 2021:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today Chris & Paul got the rear end back in the Mustang, and installed the new single-plane intake manifold!!\u00a0 Good job guys, the Mustang should be ready for the 2021 season!- Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘57 Clutch Management<\/span>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/em> 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<\/em> 2021 schedule.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re still waiting on 4th gear with a new pro-shift ring from Liberty’s Gears<\/em> to get our backup pro-shifted Doug-Nash<\/em> 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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Updated January 12, 2021<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our back-up Doug-Nash<\/em> 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<\/em> shifter. – Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Back-up Doug-Nash with new 4th gear shift ring & new 3-4 slider<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Back-up Doug-Nash with Long shifter<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

A note on the Doug-Nash<\/em> transmission, it was way before its time!! Today Liberty Gears<\/em> offers a much upgraded LSC Transmission<\/em><\/a> that is clearly based on the early Doug-Nash<\/em> with modern gear and face-plating technology plus four bearings on the mainshaft! The G-Force<\/em> GF-5R<\/a> is also a variant of the Doug-Nash<\/em> transmission!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Liberty’s LSC-5100 Transmission<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Updated March 12, 2021<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today Pam and I got the Jesel<\/em> shaft rockers on the ’57 and filled the cooling system. Ready to warm-up to change the oil & filter! – Roger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Updated March 14, 2021<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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