Continuing saga for Roush 511

[csx4910]

As it turns out Roush sent a Quicktime Bellhousing in the overnight package so we are going to put that one on e with the new starter and flyweel. Other than missing the shim/spacer needed for the Qucktime to line up, I was pleasantly suprised Roush sent that along as well.
Ron

[Car Nut]

Really cool.

As most of these SFI bell housing are fully enclosed, you can bolt on the flywheel, the housing and starter, with out the clutch. You then check the starter drive to verify it has lots of clearance.

Just a thought. Might be worth passing along.

I think its great Roush has fnally stepped up on this thing. I don't know what the relationship with the shop, Roush and the old shop is or was so I won't comment.

I am glad you have the right stuff to get your car together.

[csx4910]

An update. I believe we finally might have some resolution. It turns out Roush wasn't planning on giving us the new bellhousing without charging me for it so I declined to go that route. I am not paying anything else at this point. On a good note, when the new flywheel showed up, there were definite changes in the new flywheel vs the old one. Same manufacturer, same part number, everything and even Roush didnt know that the manufacturer(Mcleod I believe) has changed the shape of the teeth. According to the shop, hand turning the old one was still binding but hand turning the new one seems to be moving freely. The shop took pics to send to Roush and we are shipping the old flywheel back to them so they can follow up with the manufacturer. With any luck I might finally have my car back early next week.
Ron

[Spoooky]

Ron,

I saw your car and Charlie is determine to get it right. I really think ( Hot Rods by Dean ) wants you on the road just as bad. It's coming together. Take a breath, you are almost there. I think you will be really happy with the out come. That's a good shop.

[csx4910]

Well the long road is almost over. Charlie called today and my car is ready to be picked up tomorrow. I am looking forward to getting back in it after almost 5 1/2 months. if nothing else I am 50 pounds lighter so I will fit better in it than I did the last time I drove it. I will post results when I get home with it tomorrow. Thanks to all those who put up with my ramblings during this period of being cobra-less and many thanks to Charlie and Hot Rods by Dean that helped get my car back together and had to deal with Roush to get it done.
Ron

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by csx4910

Well the long road is almost over. Charlie called today and my car is ready to be picked up tomorrow. I am looking forward to getting back in it after almost 5 1/2 months. if nothing else I am 50 pounds lighter so I will fit better in it than I did the last time I drove it. I will post results when I get home with it tomorrow. Thanks to all those who put up with my ramblings during this period of being cobra-less and many thanks to Charlie and Hot Rods by Dean that helped get my car back together and had to deal with Roush to get it done.
Ron

Congratulations! That's great news. I wish you the best of luck and no more troubles.

[csx4910]

Well my car is finally home tucked back in my garage. Many thanks to Hot Rods by Dean and Charlie for putting up with me through this. It was almost like learning to drive the car all over again on the way home. First impressions are that the Avons I had put on while it was in there are waaaay stickier than the BFG's. Car runs good although a bit of hesitation between 2nd and 3rd when giving it throttle. Charlie thinks it may be the fuel pick up in the gas tank but i want to put some miles on the car first to see if it goes away.

Sandy and Tim, I promise (or al least try) to not monopoloze Charlies time for a while so hopefully your ars will be in and out faster than mine.

On another note, they had an awesome tudor style car in their shop with a original boss 429 with an 8:71 blower cranking out about 1100 HP. I cant wait to hear that car coming down the street.
Ron