MK Indy R1 first start
corrado vr6 - 23/2/09 at 12:02 AM
Hi guys and girls, Its a bit late but 2 weeks ago on the 8th i finally got my engine running!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-2NnJtHoBM
Its taken me sometime to post this since ive been working nights and havent had much time lately.
It wasnt actually the first start as i had a bit of trouble initially, as the engine would turn over fine but would not fire, a few attempts later and
checking and then re-checking the wiring with the wiring diagrams it seemed everything was connected, after a few more failed attempts it was looking
more and more that my engine wasnt going to start and after helping to get my mate Daves engine running the day before it was even more frustrating!!
I was then sat starring at my engine when i noticed that a red wire had come loose out of one of the grey connectors with this pushed fully into its
housing and the starter wires connected i was soon listening to the roar of the R1 engine, all i can say is wot a feeling!!!
omega0684 - 23/2/09 at 12:38 AM
sounds sweet! such a great feeling, i got mine started again just the other day and im still smiling now
oldtimer - 23/2/09 at 07:39 AM
Is that a sofa in your workshop??eh when I was a lad........
nick205 - 23/2/09 at 09:56 AM
Nice work Greg (&Dave) 
How far off driveable are they?
You have that massive and private yard to play in 
spdpug98 - 23/2/09 at 10:13 AM
Greg - brilliant
Thanks for yours and Dave's help yesterday - at least we got there in the end!!!!
Slater - 23/2/09 at 11:06 AM
Well Done! It's a great feeling when it fires up.
Hellfire - 23/2/09 at 12:30 PM
The first start up is one of the fondest memories you'll have of the entire build. It's a great feeling. Enjoy......
Phil
corrado vr6 - 23/2/09 at 02:55 PM
Thanks guys it was a really good feeling and still is!! Cant wait till the night work finishes so i can get back to working on the Indy!
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Originally posted by oldtimer
Is that a sofa in your workshop??eh when I was a lad........
Yep that is a sofa in fact theres a sofa and to arm chairs They were donated to us from a guy at work, very comfy!!
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Nice work Greg (&Dave)
How far off driveable are they?
You have that massive and private yard to play in
Hi Nick still a bit of work to go before we get to rag them around the barn just need a propshaft and reverse box and to fit the fuel tank oh and
cooling system sounding like a long list now!
quote:
Originally posted by spdpug98
Greg - brilliant
Thanks for yours and Dave's help yesterday - at least we got there in the end!!!!
Thats ok Mate i bet you were glad when you heard yours turning over shouldnt be long till were seeing your fist start video, infact you'll
probably be driving yours soon!!
Stuart_B - 23/2/09 at 06:05 PM
looking and sounding good greg. keep up the good work maybe we could meet up in the mk's when mk have a open day again.
stuart