Radium Car Show - Sept 20th

Blake, I was planning to go to Radium but all plans are on hold! Right now I'm sitting in White Rock BC with a busted car. Nothing serious, I hope to have it going by the end of the week. I'll call when I get home, one way or the other.
It's a sad sight, isn't it.
Doug M

that's too bad Doug. If you need a specific part, let me know. I may have it on hand. In Mtl. from Thurs to Tues. Coming to Calgary tomorrow. Talk/see you soon.

That's too bad Doug. What happened?

Blake, call me on the weekend. We'll take a ride and you can meet some of the other Cat owners in the neighbourhood.

David

I would love to....I am heading to Westport on Sat. (L. Champlain) to spend a night on a friend's boat. My step daughter lives down the street from your office. I plan to visit her new appartment....I will give you a call when my plans are straightened out. Thanks and love to meet some of the other owners!

Back on the road
The arm that slides over the splines on the shaft coming out of the bell housing broke. While I had it off the car figured I would put a new slave in as well.
I should give credit to PI Motorsports, who had the parts I needed and sent them UPS overnight air (at my request). This is a situation where the vendors show their true value. Thanks PI.
I leave BC Friday. Wish me luck.
Doug M

Good luck, Doug!

Michael

Glad to hear you are back on the road Doug. Is this the problem that started at the border going to Birch bay? It was really nice to meet you and my wife Sharon says Hi. Are you back in Calgary? Tim

Micheal, Thanks for the well wishes!

Tim, I'm pretty sure it probably started with my 2 hour line up at the border. I think the broken piece started as a small hairline crack and slowely got worse and worse. When it finally broke, that was it for dis-engaging the clutch. Easy fix once I got the parts.
I really enjoyed meeting all the North West pantera people. What a great bunch. I had a terrific time both Saturday and Sunday. If I can swing it, I will certainly come again next year. A big HI back to all the Pantera's NW people. Hope to see you again next year.
I made it home to Calgary with no further problems! It sure is fun to drive this thing through the mountains!
Doug M

FWIW, that slave cylinder bellcrank lever is cast steel and will not take much side-thrust without cracking, such as sometimes happens when a new clutch is installed and the thickness of the disc forces one to readjust the bellcrank lever by a spline or two. Prying sideways to remove the lever or slave cylinder shaft will usually snap this part. This can also happen while trying to install a long-throw slave cylinder with some clutches.

Boss is the Boss!
The dowel pin that connects the "bellcrank lever" to the slave cylinder rod lost one of the retaining clips and had started to work its way out. This would have put enormous sideways pressure on the lever and is undoubtedly what caused it to crack. Check those clips often or better yet, drill the dowel for cotter pins.
Doug M

Hi Doug,
good to here your on the road. Are we on for Sat...Radium? Erik is not able to join us.

Hi Blake,
Right now I am planning to go to Radium. Can't leave till Sat AM, but should be able to get to Canmore by 7:30-8, Radium by 9:30-10. We could meet at the ESSO and Timmy's. I don't think I will able to make an over night stay in Fernie.
See you on the weekend!
Doug M

Perfect Doug. Let's contact each other on Friday about meeting at the Canmore Timmy's. Fernie overnighter not a go for me either.

Have a good time, boys. You will have to represent for me. Damn! The one weekend I can't make it out ...

Hi Doug,
are you still in for tomorrow morning...meet in Canmore. Going to miss Erik...three is better than two. Let's try and do another run the following weekend with Erik....#40 to Longview. Meet at the new Casino.

Blake,

Still good for tomorrow AM. I'll be at the Tim Horton Esso for 8:00. See you then. Do you still have a use for the ignition module? I'll bring it along.
Doug M

see you at 8AM....Timmys. Still need the ignition module. I shall bring the extra clutch slave for rebuild.

Let's see some pix, boys!

And, let's get out on the road this week ... the weather is supposed to be awesome!

AHHH... My Canadian Brothern! I feel your joy... Wish you were in the sunny south! I mean that in a good way.

AHHH... lastpushbutton,
Believe me when I tell you that as soon as the snow flies and it gets stinkin cold here and we have to put the cars away for six months, we all wish we were in the sunny south with you!!
Doug M