New UCW project

[Petr Brezina]

Thanks Lynn! Lower engine covers finished

[Petr Brezina]

Lower engine covers finally finished a fitted. Also took her for a test ride with the new cooler and fan. Performing well, temperature 185-195°F, looks we are ready

[Petr Brezina]

During the trials, we have found out that she is not sometimes willing to turn. It looks like the one or both brakes lost their effectivity temporarily. Usually it happens after few miles or ride, brake drums are relatively hot, but still can hold a hand on it without the problem.
When cold she turns freely and on the spot, so I think it must be connected with the brake pads temperature.
However, brakes and linkages are adjusted according to the spec. Certainly it will need some tuning, maybe I should loosen the brakes for one click, to keep them colder. Will see.

[Petr Brezina]

Just finished a couple of spare track pins. Could be useful in spare parts bin

[Petr Brezina]

Started work on the rear seats

[RichardT10829]

Could be as simple as driving technique Petr. Make sure when you are turning that your inputs are short and sharp, on and off in bites rather than long dragged out turns, that way you don’t cook your brakes. Personally on my carrier I had the brake steer commence when the wheel was at 90 deg or ever so slightly over, that stops you dragging shoes when using cam steer.

Did you setup the steering with the correct tools to adjust the linkages ?

[Petr Brezina]

Yes Richard, I'm trying to do just short and sharp inputs to the brakes, but hey, I'm still learning.
What surprises me is that even when the brakes are hot, but not very hot they are losing the efficiency significantly. I would expect that they will last longer. Maybe its normal I don't know.
The steering is set according to the specification with the tools, cca 110° left/right on the wheel to the full brake.