Klasik-69 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That shrink wrap stuff would be great, never thought of that. I see even used boats on the interstate that were "wrapped". I was worried about a car cover flapping around. I used to travel around with our boat & would have a cover tensioned with ropes & it would never flap. Shrink wrap is a great idea, thanks guys for chiming in for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Although NJMP is getting ready to open an off road park. And a Paint ball zone. Is the paint ball zone the same as the passing zone and do the same 'point by' rules apply? I'm into fluorescent colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 If we're talking paint ball challenges, you guys need to be aware that our local UCF just won the national collegiate paintball championship..... For real too, never knew there was such a thing, might up being a new Olympic event for all we know. Sounds like NJMP is trying to be another Disneyworld for adults, great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That's a good idea. I didn't think of making an extension. No need for you to make one, I can do that here and I'll test it to see if the angle is good. How long of an extension did you go with? I'm thinking any more than about 4 or 5 inches and vibration will nullify the gain. Thanks for the tip, don't know why I didn't think of that. My recommendation is to make it no higher than you absolutely need to. It works fantastically for me (so much easier to turn right when you can see the apex), BUT... A couple of times there has been enough wind resistance/leverage to unsnap the center of my aeroscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mike, Yes, I tried to trailer with a car cover on. Bad idea. Even with it strapped down to keep the wind out it only lasted about twenty miles before it tore apart. Don't worry. They have hoses at the track to wash off the dirt and bird droppings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Major bummer today. I took the car out for a test drive and the transmission doesn't want to shift into 3rd or 4th without a lot of hunting. Also I now have a second neutral which is somewhere between the shift to 3rd gear and 5th gear. I paid a guy to disassemble the transmission in order to reseal it and it has been a disaster, first the leak and now the shifting issue. This may have an effect on my ability to go to this event if I can't get it straightened out in short order. I'm now working on pulling the engine and transmission back out of the car for the third time. Once out, I may have to send it out to get it fixed since I don't know what this "expert" did to it. It was working fine before he got it, only had a minor little leak between the gear box and tail housing. I should have let it leak. Hind sight, always 20-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Bummer. I had the same thing happen to mine last year. It is a very common problem with T9s. Sounds like the baulk gears. I sent mine via UPS from MD to CT for about $75 each way to: John Esposito Quantum Mechanics 315 Riggs St., Oxford , CT 06478 203-463-8299 john@quantumechanics.com More info on them and T9s here: http://www.topdocsracing.com/pdf-links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Michael, Hate to hear about the tranny issues. That is discouraging. This doesn't help, but FWIW, I've pulled the drive train out of my car twice in a little over twelve months. Earlier last year, I installed a brand spanking new Liberty Gears TKO 600 only to have it leak right out of the gate. I ran it like that for the season and fixed it in the fall (turned out to be a bad seal on the front bearing retainer). Your situation is definitely a bit more critical. I hope you get it worked out and I hope to see you in July. :smash: . . . . :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Worked all day on this and finally got the engine and tranny out. I opened up the top cover and can see what is happening. The shifter mechanism is moving over too far after 1st and 2nd in the jump over to the 3rd and 4th gate. It appears to be in the tail section that is allowing the shifter rod to move beyond the gate and go into what would appear to be 3rd gear but actually is nothing or neutral, no gears engaged. I called the tranny "expert" who is going to meet me later at my car shop to see what went wrong. I believe he re-assembled the tail shift shifter mechanism incorrectly. If we can't get this straightened out, I will need to ship it to a T9 expert who DOES know what he's doing and only hope I can get it turned around fast enough to get this car back together. I'm getting so good at taking it out and puting it back it that I can re-assemble the car in 2 days. I'm not whipped yet.:banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7guy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sorry to hear about your trans problems. One solution for shifting problems on my rocket box was to install a machined brass strip to the side of the case. The aluminum case had worn down the factory stop. The brass strip was epoxied and screwed to the tail housing. Maybe this will be of help, Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I called the tranny... I would be calling for a mechanic! You call for a tranny up this way and you get something you really really don't want! :willy_nilly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm getting so good at taking it out and puting it back it that I can re-assemble the car in 2 days. That's the spirit! :hurray::party::cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Call John. He got mine fixed and back to me in under ten days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Please give me his contact info. We spent two hours tonight trying to figure out why 5th gear synchro is locking up the main shaft when we install the circlip, doesn't make any sense. I'm almost ready to buy another T9 as thus us really pissing me off. I'm going to look at getting a beefed up T9 from a UK source I once contacted with the modified gear ratios good for around 225 lb ft of torque. Local transmission experts are only good for Craftsman lawn tractors. If anyone out there knows a source of T9 trannies here in the USA, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Dick Brink, Texas Motor Works may have one: http://www.texasmotorworks7.com/?no_mobile=true 817-461-7431 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Please give me his contact info. ........... I just got done rebuilding my T9 replacing the sycro rings (2nd was shot) and input shaft bearing and I got all my parts and gasket/seals from John. He is very knowlegable on the T9. Good luck. I hope to see you at the track. John Esposito Quantum Mechanics LTD. (203) 463-8299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 John Esposito Quantum Mechanics 315 Riggs St., Oxford , CT 06478 203-463-8299 john@quantumechanics.com More info on them and T9s here: [url=http://www.topdocsracing.com/pdf-links][/url]http://www.topdocsracing.com/pdf-links __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Duck Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 On the trailer subject. I'm looking for anything better than than the huge open car trailer that uhaul rent. Ideally an enclosed trailer for rent - so at least the size/weight is worth it. Cannot find anywhere to rent one that's with several hours of my home in Greenwich CT. Any tips welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 John Esposito Quantum Mechanics 315 Riggs St., Oxford , CT 06478 203-463-8299 john@quantumechanics.com More info on them and T9s here: http://www.topdocsracing.com/pdf-links __________________ I just went to the top docs racing website you gave me the link to above. It appears there is a transmission facility named Bat Inc right here in Florida, Sarasota to be precise. I wonder if they work on the T9 because if so, I can drive over there and drop off my transmission to see if they can re-assemble it correctly. All the parts are there, none are broken since this tranny was working perfectly before I had the guy take it apart to re-seal it. Thanks for the info. Last year I tried to contact John @ Quantum Mechanics to get a seal kit and I got no answer whatsoever so I ordered the seals from Burton in the UK. Perhaps he goes off racing and isn't around to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klasik-69 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 On the trailer subject. I'm looking for anything better than than the huge open car trailer that uhaul rent. Ideally an enclosed trailer for rent - so at least the size/weight is worth it. Cannot find anywhere to rent one that's with several hours of my home in Greenwich CT. Any tips welcome. I'm not aware of anyone renting enclosed car trailers. As you said, U-Haul will rent the open car trailer. Perhaps you can run an ad in Craigslist or local newspaper to see if a private owner of an enclosed trailer is willing to rent you one. If you were in Florida, I'd let you borrow mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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