Howdy... It's been quiet around here... Too quiet...
So, why not put solid motor mounts in? There's some validity to that question, but for me, I don't want to deal with the vibration (Don't want to lose any fillings...) and the attendant "nut-and-bolt" checks I'd have to do to make sure everything was still tight after every time I drove the thing. At least that's my excuse!
What I did was re-arrange the shims under the motor mounts so as to straighten the lump out a bit and then do a bit more bashing of the safety hoop. Between those two actions I got more clearance for the U-joint. A subsequent test hoon up and down the street in front of the house showed the thumpa-thumpa was gone.
BUT, before I did that test run, another problem reared itself up... (!#@^&* DogA$$ Slotus!!!) The carb was flooding out as soon as I turned on the fuel pump. Investigation showed the rear float wasn't cutting off gas flow at the needle-and-seat. The needle/seat wouldn't adjust downward enough to engage the float and shut off. Some creative bending of the little metal tab on the float fixed that. It's been good ever since.
Then, having test driven the DogA$$ Slotus, I decided to do something nice for it and see if I can improve its behaviour. I've gotten really tired of vacuuming out all the gravel, sand, small birds and pizza boxes that seem to accumulate inside the car. Therefore, I've been cutting and fitting some of the long-missing bodywork on the sides. An example:
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Since that was taken, the panel has been primed then painted and installed. I've got a bigger one ready to go on the passenger side. Pictures will be forthcoming, maybe later this evening.
Oh, I painted the hood, too. Did it last night as it was getting dark, so chances are it will need a second coat. (Or possibly need all that sh!t sanded off and re-painted...) Maybe I'll take some glamor shots when it's all done...
Peace, Love and Bodywork-
JDK
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Build LogQuinn the Slotus:Ford 302 Powered, Mallock-Inspired, Tube Frame, Hillclimb Special "Gonzo and friends: Last night must have been quite a night. Camelot moments, mechanical marvels, Rustoleum launches, flying squirrels, fru-fru tea cuppers, V8 envy, Ensure catch cans -- and it wasn't even a full moon." -- SeattleTom