Fossa always come up with some surprises! Found the fuel starvation solution! WILL TEACH ME TO CHECK EVERYTHING IN FUTURE.

Carburetor filter, Clogged

In all my years of using carburetors I have never seen one this dirty. The wet powder was virtually a solid. Exactly what it was, still not sure. Can only suspect rust from the fuel tank. This raises a question of how clean our fuel is. The tank was clean during assembly. Will remove and confirm tank condition in the nearby future while monitoring the filters.

We stripped and reassembled the timing cover with some home made gaskets and a good quality silicone sealer. That has resolved our oil leak experienced at Kyalami.

14 October we will be testing Fossa at the Zwartkops Raceway during Trax Day. Would like to cut of a few seconds from our previous best, tick, tock …….

Still looking for a sponsor that can assist with race entries, fuel and some semi slicks. Dreams

On arrival removing the a-frame we managed to also remove the radiator drain plug. What to do? Remove the radiator, solder the drain plug. Test and it works!

Completing fuel starvation challenge

We get Fossa passed by the scrutineer and immediately hop on to the track for qualifying. Three, four corners in, Fossa starts to splutter due to fuel starvation.

We do some repairs and while testing Fossa springs an oil leak! We decide to withdraw from the days events and return to our spectating spot and shoot some action pic’s.

Fossa watching the racing

Less than a week to go to our first racing visit to the Kyalami racetrack for the Midas Historic Tour Round 7. Still quite a lot of water to flow into the sea before then with quite a heavy work week ahead.

Kyalami as on Google Earth

The weather indicators have changed from a rainy day to overcast. Then the highveld weather can be so unpredictable in summer!

Fossa is feeling and sounding better than ever, but still not a contender for a good position on a dry track against those mighty V8’s. Fossa’s driver is also still in need of further skills and confidence!

We are scheduled for qualifying at 07h45, heat one at 10h40 and heat two at 14h45.

See you there!