hey guys - the 356 is back together with the light weight scat crank - here are some photos at my 356 mechanic's shop (front oil cooler install too!):
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also, after that extreme drive up to st helens from randle "the friendliest town in WA," I was pleasantly surprised to see that the local PCA PNWR had a tour there this upcoming weekend - i signed up to take my 914-4 - i just received this email from PNWR, in part:
"To all participants registerd for the Spirit of St Helens Tour:
A pre-run of the Spirit of Mt. St. Helens Tour confirmed great driving roads and outstanding scenery. Unfortunately, there was a significant portion of the tour that had rough, punishing roads that had deteriorated since we last ran this tour several years ago. We found over fifty instances of broken pavement, large bumps and big dips. Almost all of these hazards were unmarked and were sometimes difficult to see due to lighting conditions. This started just before the route turned north to Windy Ridge until almost to Randle. As a result, we have decided to run a different and new tour in its place."
pretty accurate description!
I guess what gets the local pelicansters goin' is what the PCA can't stand!
sorry i missed the spring tour - hope to see all of you guys soon!
brad k