Set Sail!

They are on their way!!! This is the actual ship the containers are on, the Lykes Liberator.

The ship stops at Bremerhaven & Charleston, SC before arriving in Houston.

We are all wishing for clear skies and calm waters.

See the location of the ship at the following link:

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=WGXN

Scott at the race track

Gee dad, those cars sure are loud!

Walt at Texas World Speedway

My friend Walt, before a race at Texas World Speedway. Walt will not be on tour with us, his car is very trick, and race only.

My bicycle is bigger than my car!

Planning for the tour is half the fun. Here I am testing the new bikini top from Dick Brink (Birkini). It greatly reduces the wind noise, and creates some welcome shade. It also makes it quite a challenge to get in and out, it helps to be flexible.

Makes the rest look a bit worn

New belt tensioner. Ford not available, used Gates instead.

Nice and Shiny

...So I replaced it, and voila! No more noise!
Turns out the old bearing was OK, but the cover plate was rubbing. I'll keep it as a spare.

Ticking Time Bomb?

A little voice inside my head kept saying "Mitch, better fix that belt noise before the big trip." I have always had a slight rubbing sound from the front of the engine. I suspected the belt tensioner, here on the upper right.