Jim Thanks for taking the time to revise it..... I have started to do the
same. It's was my hope that some of the more experienced folks like
you...would do the same.... so we could get a look at what everyone actually
does to run thier car.....
I was thinking it might be an intersesting way to share our knowledge and
each individuals approach racing a car.... what a great way to help the new
folks remember the little things.
What I noticed different about your list Vs mine.... You spend much more
time with the cooler..... See I have Dave and in the evening's I have
Dan.... what that means is that I have a Built in Cooler Protection
system.... in our pit it goes like this...... Keith you got that gear
changed yet? Pop Fiz Gulp.... Did you check the Ice?..... how bout that
Ballast? Pop Fiz Gulp.
Okay pack that parachute.... Pop Fiz Gulp.....
Seriously Fluid's are important out there... Staying Hydraded is tough in
that environment.
Keith ( can't wait to see more of these from some of the other folks )
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Dincau" <jdincau@qnet.com>
To: "land speed list" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 9:15 PM
Subject: Revised check lists
> FWIW here's my take
> Jim in Palmdale where it was too hot to work in the shop today so I had
time
> to play
>
>
> Check lists for an F/SR (mechanical injection, unblown, gas, short course)
> For bigger faster cars add parachutes, alcohol, nitrous, nitro, attendant
> paraphernalia and a much more comprehensive spare parts list
>
> 1. Engine prep
> 2. Car Prep
> 3. Trailer Prep
> 4. Trailer loading
> 5. Pits Set up
> 6. Pre-race
> 7. Starting line
> 8. Shut down
> 9. Between run Maintenance
>
>
> Engine prep
>
> 1. Portable fire extinguisher standing by
> 2. Check valve lash
> 3. Check main Jet
> 4. Check barrel valve leakdown
> 5. Set timing
> 6. Install warm up plugs
> 7. Fill radiator and bleed head
> 8. Fill fuel tank and bleed lines
> 9. Fill oil tank and bleed lines
> 10. Pre-heat oil
> 11. Prime oil system
> 12. Start
> a. Fuel on
> b. Power on
> c. Starter engaged
> d. Open throttle
> e. Oil pressure
> f. Close throttle
> g. Ignition on
> h. Maintain 2,000 RPM
> 13. Check oil pressure
> 14. Check for fuel, oil and water leaks
> 15. Set idle RPM
> 16. Check throttle response
> 17. Warm up and shut down, use fuel shut off!
> 18. Check valve lash
> 19. Check head bolt torque
> 20. Check oil filter screen
> 21. Check barrel valve leakdown if linkage adjusted
> at throttle response check and note new rate
> 22. I all is OK, sit down, lean back, relax, have a
> diet coke and revel in the glory of just being
>
> Car Prep
>
> 1. Drain fuel tank
> 2. Check wheel bearings
> 3. Check fluids
> a. Rear end
> b. Trans
> c. Engine oil
> d. Battery
> e. Radiator
> 4. Clutch adjusted
> 5. Tire Pressures
> 6. Moon disks on
> 7. Fire extinguisher and harness cert OK
> 8. Blow out fire extinguisher lines
> 9. Fittings and fasteners tight
> 10. Charge battery
> 11. Injector stack plugs in
> 12. Power off
> 13. Do the brakes work at all?
>
> Trailer Prep
>
> 1. Wheel bearings
> 2. Tire pressures
> 3. Grease ball and load levelers
> 4. Spare tire present and actually inflated
>
>
> Pack Trailer/motor home
>
> 1. Drivers gear
> 2. Tools
> 3. CO2 bottle
> 4. Tune up parts
> a. Spark plugs
> b. Jets
> c. QC gears
> 5. Fluids
> a. Fuel
> b. Oil
> c. Water (empty barrel, fill before arriving at track)
> b. Brake cleaner
> d. Hand cleaner
> 6. Spare parts
> a. An endless list moderated by paranoia, cash reserves and storage space
> 7. Shop towels
> 8. Floor jack and stands
> 9. Tow Strap
> 10. Battery charger
> 11. Weather station
> 12. CB radio
> 13. Portable fire extinguisher
> 14. Trash bags
> 15. Tarp and stakes
> 16. Canopy
> 17. Coolers
> 18. Chairs
> 19. Table
> 20. Umbrella that clamps to roll cage
> 21. And oh yes the car, and make sure its tied down right
>
> Pit set up
>
> 1. Cooler in shade
> 2. Tarp
> 3. Canopy
> 4. Car out
> 5. Tie downs stored, otherwise they will walk away
> 6. Car prepped for tech
> a. Drivers gear
> b. Log book
> c. Tow strap
> d. Moon disks off
> e. CB radio
> f. Portable fire extinguisher
> g. Dzus button tool & dust cover allen wrench
>
>
> CAR PREP
>
> 1. Cooler still in shade
> 2. Tire Pressures
> 3. Lug nuts
> 4. Moon disks on
> 5. Fire bottle pin in
> 6. Fuel car
> 7. Check main Jet
> 8. Barrel valve leakdown
> 9. Timing
> 10. Warm up plugs
> 11. Pre-heat oil
> 12. Prime oil system
> 13. Injector stack plugs removed
> 14. Start and warm up, fire extinguisher standing by
> 15. Check oil pressure and idle RPM
> 16. Check for fuel, oil and water leaks
> 17. Check valve lash
> 18. Race plugs in
> 19. Injector stack plugs in
> 20. Gear ratio
> 21. Charge battery
> 22. Fill out race log page
> 23. Driver's gear, weather station, radio, fire extinguisher,
> umbrella and small cooler with drinks in push truck
> 24. Cooler still in shade
>
>
> Starting line
>
> 1. Injector stack plugs removed
> 2. Fire bottle safety pin removed
> 3. Reset tach
> 4. Driver prepared
> a. Sufficiently hydrated?
> b. Inhale deeply while starter tightens belts
> 5. Starting sequence
> a. Fuel on
> b. Power on
> c. Starter engaged
> d. Open throttle
> e. Oil pressure
> f. Close throttle
> g. Ignition on
> h. Check oil pressure and water temp
> 6. Check heart rate, if elevated you are ready to go
> but wait for starters instructions anyway
>
>
> SHUT DOWN Procedures
>
> 1. Calm down, you will be a lot cooler with the fire suit off
> 2. Pin fire bottle
> 3. Power off
> 4. Injector stack plugs in
> 5. Note data
> a. Tach tell tale
> b. Oil Temp
> c. Water temp
> d. Oil press out the back door
> e. Barometer, relative humidity and air temp
>
> BETWEEN RUN MAINTENANCE
>
> 1. Cooler still in shade
> 2. Record data from run, try to get driver to be objective with comments
> 3. Fuel car, note consumption
> 4. Check spark plugs and piston tops
> 5. Check valve lash
> 6. Check oil filter screen
> 7. Check oil level
> 8. Charge battery
> 9. Check for loose, cracked, broken, bent or missing components
>
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