So, have kept up the pace a little, although was slowed down slightly for a couple of days. Realized that the slave cylinder and fork setup was not going to work due to space considerations, so had to order a hydraulic throwout bearing. When it arrived I was test fitting it on the Toploader, and these things are a tight fit. Well, the transmission was sitting on top of a couple of 2x4's on top of concrete blocks and as I was trying to slide the throwout bearing onto the shaft the transmission slipped and fell on my left-hand middle finger. Split it open like a hot dog/sausage on a grill. Let loose a few choice words and then finished placing the bearing on the shaft. It was after that that I realized i was bleeding quite well and that a bandied would not be sufficient, so it was off to urgent care for a little surgical glue. The NP did mention what big hands I have! Seriously though, I really do have big hands for my size, I can palm a basketball with either hand ad am only 5'10".
I also worked on the front tower access holes for the radiator cooler lines and
oil cooler lines. There are two holes in the front tower and it is recommended in the manual to use some rubber tabs to prevent the aluminum line from chafing. It has been reported to me that these rubber tabs have a tendency to fall out. I recalled using rubber compression fittings on hoses from my maple syrup production days, so I bought a couple of rubber compression fittings, cut them to size and they will work when the time comes.
I also enlarged the slots on the engine mounts to accept a larger bolt due to concerns over the torque of a race engine as opposed to a street engine. The slots on the engine mounts are slightly smaller than the mounting points on the frame, which will accept the next larger sized bolts.
I then move to the trunk and worked on the mounting of the fuel cell and fabricated a steel bracket to hold the fuel cell in place. Had to drill and tap holes in the bracket and the frame to secure the bracket.
Well, that is all for now. Will update you as the build progresses. Happy Father's day to all the fathers out there.
Jim