Watkins Glen was our last race of the season. I did get back down to the Glen in October to pick up my now repaired transmission from Johannes at the Enduro race. It should be much nicer now with the correct .91 5th and 2nd gear swapped over to a 1.94.I found a few things with the investigation into the power loss at the Glen. Three of the valves were out of adjustment, this was probably due to the new cam, valves and springs seating, and
the fuel pump's output volume was way down at the bottom of the range listed in the manual. So the valves now have the correct shims and all of the clearances
are back to where they should be and I have a new fuel pump to replace the used one that originally came with the Golf surge tank that I am using.
With winter coming, I have drained the coolant and fuel cell and bagged all of the racing slicks. There is lots to due before next season. I need to find some +.40 1500 pistons and decide if I want to put them in this engine or build up a new block.
It's almost time to get out the shop heater.
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