Thursday morning I had a small leak in a NPT fitting used to connect my pressure switch to the front brake line. I loosened the tube fitting so I could tighten it down. I cranked the hell out of it - to the point of stripping fear. After I tightened and bled that section I jammed the brake pedal down with a stick to hold pressure.

I had other tasks to perform. The new cap and rotor came in, the master cylinder heat shield was not yet installed, and I needed to check the timing.

Three times over the course of doing those tasks I checked the fittings and all was dry every time.

It was late. But I was going. After a shower I did my safety checks, filled my cooler and loaded it in the car.

Ready to go. One last check for leaks.

One stinking drop. Crap. No go. I went to watch anyhow.

Master Cylinder:
The last master cylinder lasted two whole weeks. The MC is just above the fender well headers. I did not have the heat shield on that one - because its ugly. Did it fail from heat? Or did it fail because perhaps I did not have a good bleed on the rear brakes? If the rear brakes were not bled completely would that create a pressure differential between the sections that would put unusual stress on the front section's piston seal. Just guessing cause I haven't had one apart in 30 years and I don't remember what's in there.

Springs:
New springs are in and scheduled for installation on Wednesday. That's cutting it close. Last time I ordered four springs in case they screwed it up. I sent two back. This time there were only two in stock. If they screw it up I'm - well - screwed. Hope to be there Thursday.

KOH:
Not many cars there on Thursday. There were only seven cars in KOH. Marvin got the bye as usual. Don't know who won.