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Old 10-06-2023, 10:46 PM   #1262
SkinnyG
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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache

I lowered my brake pedal close to an inch today; whatever was comfortable with the gas pedal I have.

Adjusted the push rod, and there was ample adjustment in the brake light switch. Fabricated a similar stop as to THIS LINK HERE.

Also changed my wastegate boost reference from the turbo compressor to the intake manifold. I was finding that I'd start out with 5psi boost, but it would steadily fall to about 2psi as the engine reved higher. Today I had an epiphany - it's probably losing 3psi through the intake piping and intercooler, and only 2psi is getting into the engine. I will test the relocation soon.
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