Mayf,
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> The first is 3.R which states that all non braided cooling hoses must have
> metal clamps at each connection. Ok, now that seems pretty straight
forward,
> but... what about the AN hose ends which use barbed fittings for non
braided
> hoses? Aeroquip is a good example. They are made in a manner which uses no
> clamping other than the barbed end. So do I have to put a worm gear clamp
on
> each and every hose that uses an AN fitting but is not a braided hose?
>
We have accepted the Aerquip fitting AND HOSE combination. Aeroquip
actually warns against using any kind of clamp with this setup.
> The next one is 3.S. It has a statement that reads: "All traction bars and
> trailing links shall have a metal sling near the attaching point with a
> minimun of 1/4" diameter." Ok, now, 4 link suspensions are trailing link
> types. Do they have to have the safety restraint to catch the lower link
in
> case the forward heim fitting fails? I assume this is all to prevent the
> link from digging into the salt and pole vaulting the car over the finish
> line. I know ladder bar links for drag racing have the extra safety loop
> arounf the attach point, but I do not believe that I have every seen one
on
> a 4 link. Anybody done this> and Iffn so, send me a pix so I know how to
do
> it? Is it required?
>
If the link can fall down and reach the track when the front attachment
fails we require a restraint. These have ranged from chains to cables to
fabricated hoops. I will send you a pic of how I did it on the street
roadster in a reply separate from the list.
Jim in Palmdale, where it was a slow day at El Mirage only 38 vehicles had
been through inspection at 3:00 PM
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