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Minimotos are fast becoming very popular for leisure riding and also for competitive racing use. There has been a marked move towards improving the performance and power characteristics of these miniature racing machines. One such easy way to enhance the performance of your minimoto is to fit a rocket key. The minimoto rocket key is designed with a 10 degree offset and is a direct replacement for the standard straight cut item. Here are the easy to follow instructions for rocket key fitment:

Fitting a minimoto rocket key

1) Firstly remove the pull start unit from the right side of the minimoto engine, which is held in place by 3 hexagonal head screws and 1 bolt attachment to the cylinder head area.

2) On removing the pull start unit the flywheel will be exposed. The flywheel is retained with a 8mm bolt in the centre. Remove the 8mm bolt with a socket and wrench. In order to stop the flywheel rotating whilst undoing the bolt wedge an Allen key in between one of the flywheel fins and lodge it against the footrest support bar.

3) Once the retaining bolt has been removed, the flywheel can be extracted. There are 2 available methods of extraction.

Method 1 - There are two threaded holes in the flywheel, screw 2 long M6 threaded bolts into these 2 holes and turn evenly in a clockwise direction to prise off the flywheel.

Method 2 - Use a purpose made flywheel puller.

4) On removal of the flywheel, the stock key can now be observed resting in its machined slot in the crankshaft end. Using a small pick simply prise the stock key from its slot.

5) Install the new minimoto rocket key in the vacated slot. Note that the 10 degree offset of the new rocket key should point to the right (towards the front of the machine).

6) Once the rocket key has been fitted in its slot, refit the flywheel and secure with its retaining bolt. It is a good idea at this stage to use some thread locking compound on the retaining bolt. Refit the pull start unit and secure.

Now experience and enjoy the power gains from your newly fitted minimoto rocket key.

David Welton is the Director of Minimotos4u.com
With over 20 years of motorcycle experience and a clear passion for minimotos. We often get asked my minimoto won't start or I can't start my minimoto, we are here to help you with your minimoto problems.

Big Dig ceiling collapse

Immediate aftermath and fallout

Calling the area a crime scene, Attorney General Tom Reilly issued subpoenas to those involved in the construction and testing of the tunnels. Governor Mitt Romney returned from a vacation in New Hampshire to view the condition of the tunnels. The east ends of the westbound and eastbound connector tunnels were designed and constructed in the same manner. Neither end of tunnel was designed for a hanging ceiling system; in fact, the ends of the connector tunnels had been constructed much earlier than the remaining tunnel sections (which incorporated an embedded ceiling hanger connection in the design) to allow for the construction of the D Street bridge above. The collapse of the ceiling structure began with the simultaneous creep-type failure of several anchors embedded in epoxy in the tunnels roof slab. Each of the panel's intersecting connection points consist of several individual anchorages into the roof slab concrete. The failure of a group of anchors set off a chain reaction which caused other adjacent connection groups to creep then fail, sending 12 tons of concrete to the roadway below.

The Governor ordered the closure of connecting roads that lead into the Fort Point Channel Tunnel and several ramps to the westbound section from within the city. These closures caused dramatic overflow congestion throughout the city as motorists sought alternate routes to and from Logan International Airport and several other key arterials. Beyond the difficulties posed within the city, the Fort Point Channel Tunnel and Ted Williams Tunnel links the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 93 to Logan, so this also blocked a key inbound link for airport travelers coming from outside the city, forcing them to seek alternate routes or follow poorly marked detours that wind through the city, often resulting in additional travel times of one hour or more.

The legislature approved the governor's plan to assume oversight of the investigation into the collapse, taking responsibility away from the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, and additionally allocating $20 million for a "stem to stern" safety review of the Central Artery system. At the request of all the members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation, the National Transportation Safety Board dispatched a six-member civil engineering team to Boston to inspect the accident scene and determine whether a full-scale investigation was warranted.

Those safety inspections ultimately identified 242 potentially dangerous bolt fixtures that support the ceiling tiles in the Interstate 90 connector tunnel. As problems throughout the tunnels are identified, various sections of roadway are closing and re-opening as deemed appropriate. The most recent concerns to be aired include ceiling fans, weighing approximately three tons each, to circulate air throughout the tunnel system.

The National Transportation Safety Board released a report on the one year anniversary of the disaster which attributed the major cause of the collapse to "epoxy creep".

On August 8, 2007, a Suffolk County Grand Jury indicted epoxy company Power Fasteners, Inc., on one charge of involuntary manslaughter, with the maximum penalty in Massachusetts being a fine of one thousand dollars.

Political fallout

On July 13, 2006, the leaders of the state legislature, Senate President Robert Travaglini and House Speaker Sal Dimasi, called upon Turnpike Authority chairman Matthew J. Amorello, who provides oversight of the project, to consider stepping down from his position and accepting a diminished role. Governor Romney and Attorney General Reilly both called for the resignation of Amorello. This stance was supported in editorials in Boston's two major newspapers, the Boston Herald and The Boston Globe. On July 18, Amorello was presented with a formal list of charges that Romney intended to use to justify Amorello's removal.

Amorello made an unsuccessful effort to ask the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to postpone the removal hearing before Romney. On July 27, 2006, after the Supreme Judicial Court rejected his request and shortly before the hearing was to have begun, Armorello announced his intention to resign as Chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority effective August 15, 2006.

Romney and Reilly have garnered criticism from the media for accepting campaign contributions from Big Dig contractors and for not taking more action prior to the fatal accident. Modern Continental was the contractor that built this section following a design by Gannett Fleming Inc.

Cause

Numerous problems with this same system of bolts and epoxy in the Ted Williams Tunnel were revealed in a 1998 (Massachusetts) Office of the Inspector General report. Not only were the bolts too short, but the epoxy used to glue the bolts into the concrete was not up to standard. The state Turnpike Authority (citing the existence of an ongoing criminal investigation into the tunnel ceiling collapse) and the Federal Highway Administration have refused requests[citation needed] to release documents relating to the work conducted along the Seaport connector, including:

Deficiency reports that would have shown problems flagged during initial work on the tunnel.

Construction change orders that would have shown costly repairs and contract revisions that occurred because of deficiencies.

Inspection reports and other documents that would show who would have knowledge of the workmanship and building material quality.

Likewise, just one year earlier, U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch had trouble obtaining records regarding the Big Dig tunnel leaks for the Congress' Committee on Government Oversight.

Lawsuits

On November 27, 2006, departing Attorney General Tom Reilly announced that the state would launch a civil suit over the collapse of the ceiling in the Ted Williams Tunnel. The Commonwealth will be seeking over $150 million from project manager Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, builder Modern Continental Construction Co. and the manufacturer of the epoxy used to hold the ceiling bolts.

Attorney General Martha Coakley on March 1, 2007 named Paul Ware from Goodwin Procter, a Boston law firm to lead the criminal investigation into whether there is criminal culpability in the Big Dig tunnel collapse. Paul Ware will be appointed as a special assistant attorney general.

On December 24, 2007, the family of Milena Del Valle (who was killed in the collapse) and Angel Del Valle (who was injured) announced that they had reached a settlement with Power Fasteners, in which they would be paid $6 million. The Del Valle family stated, "We are grateful that the Powers family company has done the right thing." Powers denied responsibility, but said that the settlement would "allow the healing process to begin." Powers also stated "We also hope that this will lead others who, unlike Powers, truly were responsible for the accident, to do the same." The Del Valle family still has 14 lawsuits pending against other defendants.

See also

Ted Williams Tunnel

References

^ Lindsay, Jay (2006-07-11). "Reilly: Big Dig collapse is crime scene". boston.com. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/07/11/reilly_big_dig_collapse_is_crime_scene/. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ "Mitt MIA as bigs dig into tunnel tragedy", "The Boston Herald"

^ Mishra, Raja; Sean P. Murphy (2006-07-14). "Many more flaws detected; Romney to take over probe; Loose ceiling fixtures number in hundreds". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/14/many_more_flaws_detected_romney_to_take_over_probe/. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ "Romney Shuts Down Part Of Ted Williams Tunnel". WBZ-TV CBS 4. 2006-07-20. http://cbs4boston.com/topstories/local_story_201125108.html. Retrieved 2006-07-20. 

^ Mishra, Raja (2006-07-26). "Stability of ramps' massive fans in question". Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/26/stability_of_ramps_massive_fans_in_question/. Retrieved 2006-07-26. 

^ Ross, Casey (2007-08-08). "Epoxy company hit with Big Dig indictment". Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=1016016. Retrieved 2007-08-08. 

^ Helman, Scott; Andrea Estes and Andrew Ryan (2006-07-13). "Legislative leaders tell Amorello to take lesser role". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/13/city_girds_as_connector_shuts_indefinitely/. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ Boston Herald editorial staff (2006-07-12). "Tunnel tragedy was no accident". Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/editorial/view.bg?articleid=147940. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ Boston Globe editorial staff (2006-07-12). "Time to go". Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2006/07/12/time_to_go/. Retrieved 2006-07-20. 

^ Boston Globe (2006-07-25). "'In violation of your duty:' Excerpts from Governor Mitt Romney's July 17 letter to Matthew J. Amorello, chairman of the Turnpike Authority". Boston Globe. p. B5. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/25/in_violation_of_your_duty/. Retrieved 2006-07-25. 

^ Estes, Andrea (2006-07-25). "Amorello failed at Big Dig, letter says". Boston Globe. p. B1+. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/25/amorello_failed_at_big_dig_letter_says/. Retrieved 2006-07-25. 

^ Ross, Casey (2006-07-19). "Dig company pulls kudos from Web site". The Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=148947. Retrieved 2006-07-19. 

^ Murphy, Sean P.; Scott Allen (2006-07-12). "Workmanship and design of tunnel are called into question". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/12/workmanship_and_design_of_tunnel_are_called_into_question. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ Wedge, Dave; Casey Ross (2006-07-13). "From Big Dig officials: Info under wraps". The Boston Herald. http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=148110. Retrieved 2006-07-18. 

^ Mass. to sue Big Dig firms over tunnel accident, Reuters, 2006-11-27

^ "Coakley tabs private attorney to lead Big Dig criminal probe". Associated Press. March 1, 2007. http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO44760/. Retrieved 2007-08-21. "The man chosen to lead the criminal investigation into last summer's deadly Big Dig tunnel ceiling collapse was a prosecutor in the Iran-Contra affair and more recently in the disciplinary hearing against former Superior Court Judge Maria Lopez." 

^ Cramer, Maria (2006-08-30). "Family of Big Dig victim speak about Lawsuit". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2006/08/family_of_big_d_1.html. Retrieved 2006-08-30. 

^ "Settlement reached in Big Dig death". Boston Globe. 2007-12-24. http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2007/12/24/settlement_reached_in_big_dig_death/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed1. Retrieved 2007-12-25. 

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I have a 2003 ford svt cobra and i need help!!?

I have a 2003 svt cobra and there is a certain blot im looking for and i dont know what its called, but it has an allen wrench type head and it screws into this little housing about the size of a quarter. This housing is right beneath the oil filter and a sensor plugs into it, i dont know what it called please help i really need this bolt. and if you know where i could find an engine diagram of a 2003 svt cobra that would be helpful, thank you

That's called the oil filter adapter and the allen plug on the bottom just behind the oil switch is only service with the oil filter adapter and is available from the dealer. 4 bolts hold the adapter to the block and it's not hard to change once you remove the filter and oil cooler adapter. The only other option is to grab one off a junk car, all 4.6 V8s have this filter adapter and the plug should interchange. You could also probably find one at the local hardware or auto parts store, it's probably a 1/4 or 3/8 pipe thread plug but I'm not sure.

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