- 1. Re: Favorite Tools (Vaguely LSR) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 11:45:44 +1300
- The oldest tools I have are the few remains of an extensive American made set my Dad bought after the war. The brand is Herbrand. Anyone heard of this company. Their quality is outstanding. Chris H..
- /html/land-speed/2006-11/msg00040.html (8,786 bytes)
- 2. What's going on and hydralic cam followers. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:18:16 +1300
- Pulled the motor down in the roadster, sold off the heads complete plus the cam, lifters and pushrods. Making up a pair of adapter plates out of alloy flat to fit our induction onto a new pair of hig
- /html/land-speed/2006-11/msg00121.html (8,498 bytes)
- 3. Re: What's going on and hydralic cam followers. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:30:03 +1300
- Have always done that Bryan and then some, and never had any problem. The word is 'the followers aren't up to spec' anyway. A local cam shop of high repute offers a lifter hardness test. Will let you
- /html/land-speed/2006-11/msg00128.html (9,009 bytes)
- 4. Re: What's going on and hydralic cam followers. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:48:33 +1300
- Thanks Bill, very interesting site. Gentleman Joes prices a little strong for my application.
- /html/land-speed/2006-11/msg00142.html (8,041 bytes)
- 5. Salt racing procedure (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 14:15:53 +1200
- This issue raises it's head every year post Speedweek to some degree or other. Spurred on this season by rain shortened WOS & WF no doubt. Let common sense prevail. Not being able to license at Spee
- /html/land-speed/2006-10/msg00259.html (7,480 bytes)
- 6. Re: Car storage (non-LSR?) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:19:35 +1300
- Ship it all down to me Rich. Summer is coming on like gangbusters here and it's just glorious, all my shed critters have just moved out. Bit more expensive than mothballs, but hey a'int everything t
- /html/land-speed/2006-10/msg00503.html (7,260 bytes)
- 7. Interesting auction on ebay. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:32:41 +1200
- Here's a one off getting in the 2 Club. Chris H..........NZed. http://cgi.ebay.com/SET-THE-WORLD-LAND-SPEED-RECORD_W0QQitemZ120030935536QQih Z002QQcategoryZ16071QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
- /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00226.html (6,765 bytes)
- 8. Re: Meanwhile, FoMoCo plans layoffs of 70,000 or more auto (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:05:28 +1200
- Have to agree with you Bryan. I have one of those Falcon GT's. Has the DOHC 5.4 makes 390 horse in stock trim. After Speedweek my wife wanted to checkout the latest Mustang and possably bring one ba
- /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00238.html (7,934 bytes)
- 9. Re: World of Speed (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:17:18 +1200
- I always enjoy your well written breakdown of the various events you run. That oscillating pump pressure brings up so many likely issues, sure you'll sort it. Just as well you don't have to travel 6
- /html/land-speed/2006-09/msg00291.html (7,150 bytes)
- 10. Re: 200mph clubs... (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 11:48:33 +1200
- Yep, supreme effort Keith, LIFE IS GOOD and also WHAT YOU MAKE IT.! Dunno bout the coffee mate but we've got you and Tonya 'Harris Family Racing' hats & 'T's, see you at the salt. Chris H...........
- /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00321.html (7,061 bytes)
- 11. Re: F1 (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:51:53 +1200
- An NHRA Pro/Stock has the edge on an F1 I believe. Chris H.........NZed
- /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00429.html (7,173 bytes)
- 12. Rapid climate change expected (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:09:10 +1200
- Hi Neil, Yep, sure is brisk weather, it's about the coldest month we get here. I'm up in Hawke's Bay, middle of the east coast on the Nth Is. Got a perfect 100% clear sunny day after a week of cold
- /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00475.html (7,238 bytes)
- 13. Re: 1905 Land Speed Record holder running again after 97 year (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:24:47 +1200
- What an awesome effort. Like the belt on the flywheel to get it going, just as well that idea didn't catch on. Not a lot of lift at the valve. Chris H..........NZed. Flying Stateside this Friday, bel
- /html/land-speed/2006-07/msg00583.html (7,076 bytes)
- 14. Re: 4 ring piston knowledge(NON LSR) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:35:58 +1200
- Hi Todd, For what its worth. Long ago when rebuilding and old Ford Y block the 30 over pistons and rings set I ordered had a 4 ring set-up similar to what you describe with one oil ring below the pin
- /html/land-speed/2006-06/msg00508.html (8,390 bytes)
- 15. Re: Speaking of Chris Harris... (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:26 +1200
- Keith, does a bear sh*t in the woods? We're locked and loaded, well almost. Taking the roadster in for a full wet wheel align tomorrow morning. July 12th we load our 40ft container along with our bud
- /html/land-speed/2006-06/msg00514.html (7,530 bytes)
- 16. Re: Rule Books (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:10:43 +1200
- Mines arrived way down under so no excuse for late arrival in the US of A. Chris H..........NZed.
- /html/land-speed/2006-04/msg00015.html (6,478 bytes)
- 17. Re: Certificate of Performance. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:24:41 +1200
- A nappy to us colonial folks is a diaper. Chris Harris..........New Zealand.
- /html/land-speed/2006-04/msg00035.html (7,743 bytes)
- 18. Re: Freeing Stuck Pistons - - with Iodine? (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:29:39 +1200
- The iodine works good on those mashed knuckles Dick. Maybe thats where the rumour began. Chris H..........NZed.
- /html/land-speed/2006-04/msg00192.html (7,050 bytes)
- 19. Re: Water Hose Size ? (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 15:00:34 +1200
- Hi there John, Our water tank return is 1 1/4 about 40" long on our 'C' gas engine. No problem, but uses an electric Deadenbear pump for circulation though. Chris Harris........NZed..
- /html/land-speed/2006-03/msg00058.html (6,777 bytes)
- 20. NASCAR in Russia (non LSR) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
- Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:15:56 +1200
- NASCAR is alive and well in Moscow. Road traffic in a new road tunnel in the city. The articulated bus is best. Driver gets into a real 'tank slapper' doesn't lift and drives through it, unreal ! Enj
- /html/land-speed/2006-02/msg00286.html (6,663 bytes)
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