The eight hour mark has passed, only 16 left to go. We did have some issues to deal with.The gearbox has lost 3rd completely. We can get by with just 4th and 5th, though it bogs a little in some of the slower corners. The tranny case has also developed a leak. It looks like it was patch with some kind of epoxy in the past and that is now leaky. We slapped some J-B Weld on it and hope that it holds.
The starter is toast after the ignition switch stuck on. We have to push the car to start it leaving the pits, but it starts well. It is also running well, with good oil pressure and coolant temp.
Tire wear is acceptable, though we did have one tire with a slice in the sidewall.
This photo was taken just after the re-start. We were ahead of the other Saab on the track, but about 30 laps behind. At the 8-hour safety break, we were in 9th position, 40 laps behind the leader.
We started with 1 hour 20 minute shifts so all six drivers would get track time in the first 8 hours. We are now going to 2 hour shifts, though Tim says one hour will be fine with him (the wuss!)
Fun to see your Saab run so well on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteA 'regular' looking car running with the racers!
Maybe a Saab is a race car!