Archive for May, 2003

Engine Assembly

May 30, 2003
By Jim

All the engine parts have arrived and I’m trying to schedule some time for the assembly. The DMV says I can use old plates on my car. There is an extra $50 charge every two years. I think I can live with that. A friend gave me a set of headers. I’m cleaning up...
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Track Day

May 22, 2003
By Jim

Last September at the Lotus Club track day I threw the fan belt going down the back straight at PIR. By the time I got to the end of the front straight, the temperature had climbed and I noticed it on the gauge. At the end of the straight is not time to take...
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Machine Shop

May 22, 2003
By Jim

All the engine parts have come back from the machine shop but I’m still waiting for the camshaft’s before starting the assembly
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Track Day

May 21, 2003
By Jim

Not much real work on the car this week since the local Lotus Club is having a track day this weekend and I’ve been spending time getting the Caterham prepared. According the this guy, I can use 1966 plates when I register my car. I’ve contacted the DMV to find out.
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