If it ain't one thing.....................

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 13, 08 8:28 pm

Been scratchin me head since the nostalgias , every time i took a run (spraying) it would lay down until about 1/4 track then light the tyres & run like a scalded cat , every thing looked good on the tune when i pulled the plugs , so really had'nt figured an answer.

The only thing i could think of was the battery gettin low (pulsin the noids) , as it takes a fair few amps with the bottle blanket , fans , solinoids blah blah.............., now fitted a second bat as said in a previous post.

Was checkin a few things when i noticed the bottle pressure was 1100psi on the gauge under the bonnet & only 1000 psi on the front cowl (two gauges) , thinking the cheaper one was @ fault & the one i don't pay attention too , i fitted another one i had laying around , seems the one under the bonnet was good & the good quality one on the cowl was not calibrated right , soooooo , been sprayin the nitrous ' around 1150psi , which would account for the stumble off the line , as the nitrous is a gas & not liquid above 1069psi. It makes sense as i had better results when runnin with a 10lb bottle as opposed to the 15lb bottles.

Thinking back , when i purged the nitrous it was'nt a real good plume , bells should've started ringin then.

Gonna order another new gauge

Might get there in the end.

Edit; , might make that extra 3/10ths.

, ok ok , be nice though.

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Sun Jul 13, 08 8:40 pm

Ahh, I thought as much Ad .......

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Sun Jul 13, 08 10:32 pm

Remember the conversation son.We were right all along.
Adam,you should have stayed the Sat night at Garys picnic, Cos after the 56th beer we decided that,that was the problem..Just ask next time mate...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 13, 08 10:45 pm

Rich , i remmember you tellin me @ some point , but i was so p$$ed i forgot , it's all comin back to me now.

Anyhow , it's great when you can fathom the problem , one less thing to worry about , it ain't easy this car lark you know.

If Dave Rob were'nt havin such a bad day i would of asked him.

Only messin Dave , honest.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jul 14, 08 9:06 am

I will have my fingers crossed for you Adam.

I think you will make the 10s at the Nats.

Or break something major.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Jul 14, 08 9:29 am

I hope Dave McBride's on the Line when those wheels come up Adam!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jul 14, 08 10:19 am

Ivor wrote:I hope Dave McBride's on the Line when those wheels come up Adam!

The wheels will be going up...

...on a trolley jack to inspect the damage.

Just messin.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Jul 14, 08 12:33 pm

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Mon Jul 14, 08 12:36 pm

Standing on the balcony naked again, Kev?

Is it the middle of the night there?

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Jul 14, 08 1:13 pm

there might be a one inch ant after his winky!

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Mon Jul 14, 08 1:54 pm

Stu wrote:Standing on the balcony naked again, Kev? Is it the middle of the night there?

It wouldn't bother Kev if it were mid morning

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 14, 08 9:52 pm

Dave wrote:
Ivor wrote:I hope Dave McBride's on the Line when those wheels come up Adam!
The wheels will be going up...

...on a trolley jack to inspect the damage.

Just messin.

Yep , you might have somethin there Dave , @ least no one can say i did'nt run that ole 440 on the ragged edge.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 14, 08 9:58 pm

Ivor wrote:I hope Dave McBride's on the Line when those wheels come up Adam!

Thanks Ivor , just wish the Pit was bit lighter.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jul 15, 08 11:23 am

Brutus wrote: Yep , you might have somethin there Dave , @ least no one can say i did'nt run that ole 440 on the ragged edge.

Absolutley.

Don't worry about it though.

I will be on hand all weekend to help out if i am needed.

I am good with the sweeping brush.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jul 15, 08 8:07 pm

Dave wrote: I am good with the sweeping brush.

Better make that two Dave , sure Al won't mind you helpin out.