Emerging from hibernation

[VeeRacer]

First steps taken to bring the 356 out of winter hibernation: refurbished driver’s seat (thanks to Garry at Classic FX trimmers) fitted, and the engine fired up after 6 months sat idle (and without flattening the 6v battery- yay!). Looking forward to getting back out on the road for the upcoming events over the spring & summer. Hope to see some of you out and about.
2614884C-4D0C-4CDB-B944-F22C0C06A552 by Vee Racer, on Flickr
60899F30-A1A8-497C-BF7D-BB9A82BF825A by Vee Racer, on Flickr

[Hugo 356]

Looks fab Peter. Are you racing this season?

[Bootsy]

Looks great Peter, given you're so close I must see it in the flesh!

Looks like Gary has done a fine job too.

[VeeRacer]

Looks fab Peter. Are you racing this season?

Hi Hugo,
Thanks for that.
That’s certainly the plan. Unfortunately I’ve still got a bit of work to do before we get back out on track…
53BBABF8-B141-46D6-AA45-341F73963CA6 by Vee Racer, on Flickr
ECA1F9E0-A7A5-4128-B298-F40116961327 by Vee Racer, on Flickr

[Hugo 356]

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Well if you ever need an audience for a Formula Vee racer's thread I'm sure we can help out in that department

[hashman]

I'd be very interested to see more......

Karl

[VeeRacer]

I'd be very interested to see more......

Karl

Not sure exactly what it is you’d like to see more of Karl, but I’m sure I’ve got plenty left to show. Let me know and I’ll be happy to keep the story going. Thanks

[hashman]

I would love to see anything thing to do with the formula vee race car, or am I being stupid and jumping to conclusions.
I've probably got the wrong end of the stick as usual.....

Karl

[neilbardsley]

Is that an adaptor in the oil pump cover for an external cooler?

I think I'm right in saying no air fans in Formula Vee so you try to channel air over the heads and use an external oil cooler?

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[VeeRacer]

I would love to see anything thing to do with the formula vee race car, or am I being stupid and jumping to conclusions.
I've probably got the wrong end of the stick as usual.....

Karl

No, not jumping to conclusions at all Karl, and happy to share more if anyone is interested. I do as much of the work on it as I can, including engine builds. The chassis is also a bit of a one-off, as I modified the front & rear suspension of an existing car to incorporate some of my own ideas. It certainly keeps me busy, but also puts a smile on my face.
Here’s a couple of pics to start…
E1AA866F-7CFB-4382-BF76-71B4703FACEB by Vee Racer, on Flickr
A6C399DA-97E9-44A2-A211-F32250D9F1E4 by Vee Racer, on Flickr
This was the engine on removal from the chassis at the beginning of the year (it had sat, unused, in the car all last year as I didn’t race and hence the surface corrosion). Unfortunately I’m still waiting for final parts to be finished machining before I can complete the rebuild, re-install and get it back out on track. Shouldn’t be too long now

[VeeRacer]

Is that an adaptor in the oil pump cover for an external cooler?

I think I'm right in saying no air fans in Formula Vee so you try to channel air over the heads and use an external oil cooler?

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You are correct Neil. The crankcase is effectively bare (no fan shroud or oil cooler etc) and it runs a total loss electrical system (no alternator/generator). The most critical thing on a Formula Vee installation is cooling; sufficient air for the cylinder heads (lots of clever ducting), twin, externally mounted oil coolers on my car (maximising surface area but minimising drag), and I also pay close attention to trying to keep the central carb cool as it sits inside the engine cover. We also run separate, remote oil filter.

[Hugo 356]

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Very cool

happy to share more if anyone is interested

Yes please!

[neilbardsley]

Is that an adaptor in the oil pump cover for an external cooler?

I think I'm right in saying no air fans in Formula Vee so you try to channel air over the heads and use an external oil cooler?

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You are correct Neil. The crankcase is effectively bare (no fan shroud or oil cooler etc) and it runs a total loss electrical system (no alternator/generator). The most critical thing on a Formula Vee installation is cooling; sufficient air for the cylinder heads (lots of clever ducting), twin, externally mounted oil coolers on my car (maximising surface area but minimising drag), and I also pay close attention to trying to keep the central carb cool as it sits inside the engine cover. We also run separate, remote oil filter.

Remains me of some of the details on Ron's car. Particularly where he guides fresh air into the cars.

https://youtu.be/EqlA0_7qSbk

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