Engine fired up today!!! first attempt with old plugs was no go, changed plugs and vvvvrrrrooooooommmmm!!! awesome!

Just got a little bit of smoke around the exhaust ports which is probably the tiny bit of grease I used to hold the gaskets in while I fitted the manifold burning off.

Video to follow, I am a very happy man, it's a great feeling when at the start you think you may have bitten off more than you can chew but when it comes together it's great.

I no there is still a long way to go but it's one milestone overcome. Thanks to everyone who's helped me this far and sorry for all the silly questions!!

Rich.

Well done mate!!!

Someone on here said building a car was like eating an elephant, easy if you do it a bit at a time.

Must admit - when ours fired up for the first time. We all had cheesy grins for hours!!!

Well done so far - now to finish it!

thanks guys,

Just bumped into my neighbour and he said "quite loud but I guess you haven't got the silencer on yet!"

When I said I did he stopped smiling

nice one, great feeling i agree seems to be just as good every time after as well!!

I also tried to strt my engine up today, but no luck.
New attempt tomorrow

Shortie,

Congratulations mate!

Great feeling isn't it!

All the best,

James

Well done!
Just thingking about getting my own engine to run fo the first time brought a huge grin to my face. It still is one of my own fav build moments!
Enjoy it!

Well done shortie..........now I cant wait to p***s the ugly neighbours off......He says Im noisy.....I shouted back that hes UglY and at least I can be quiet.!!!!!!!!!!!