Ya know, there are times I consider setting fire to that god-forsaken car and pushing it over a cliff...
On my third timed run, the fuel pressure went to zero, car coasted to a stop. The hose clamp holding the little stub of fuel line that goes between the fitting in the top of the fuel cell and the fitting on top of pump had let go. I reached into the tank and (by braille) found the hose clamp in question, took it off the hose and replaced it.
Cranked the motor, it ran for a few seconds and shut off. Fuel pressure had dropped to about 10 psi. Further investigation showed the same short piece of fuel line had split. Searched the trailer, found none... One of the guys there had 3/8 fuel line with him, I stole an inch or so and again by braille, took off both clamps and replaced the line.
I should also say the day was cold (48* is cold by Dothan AL standards- and mine!) and windy and spitting rain. There was a very low turnout for the event, like 24 drivers. By the time I did all this repair the timed runs were over. James got to do some fun runs and gave me some good input on the car's handling and behavior, but he didn't really get to drive in the autocross.
Then we ate barbecue in Dothan and came home. At least the BBQ was good...
It's also a good thing there aren't any cliffs around here.
I'll be back later after I "Reset" my sense-of-humor button...
(Not really...)
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
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