Mave
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 06:19 PM |
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SHE'S ALIVE!! (Indy ZETEC)
Today I succesfully started the engine for the first time! At first attempt! After a couple of seconds on the started motor it jumped into life! With
standard Ford ECU! You can see it for yourself in my latest update: http://www.mk-indy.nl/
This feels soooooooooo good!!!!!! It was such a pain to get the wiring right, and as I have never worked on engines before, I was not expecting a
succesful start.
It does have a problem with idle though, but I think that has to do with the idle control valve set-up. I'll sort that out later.
How long will this silly grin stay on my face? 
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stevec
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 06:34 PM |
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Well done, Its always a good feeling when they run for the first time.
All the best.
Steve.
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marcotuinenburg
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 07:21 PM |
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Gefeliciteerd (for the english readers, congratulations)
I hope my engine will run before may.
That's my planning at this moment.
Greetings, Marco
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kev R1
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 07:24 PM |
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well done mate had the same feeling yesterday thought it was never going to happen!!
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zzr1100rick
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 09:18 PM |
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And they say you cant use the standard ecu hope mine goes as well
well done on getting it running
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Danozeman
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 09:28 PM |
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Welldone mate. I should hopefully be in this position within the next month.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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RazMan
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| posted on 29/1/06 at 11:36 PM |
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Just got about 1000 more crimps to put on and I should be there too!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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marshall
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 06:29 AM |
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i have got mine started and now i like it i
can drive it out of the garage now what a good feeling
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donut
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 07:31 AM |
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Well done. Good to see another car breath into life. Should be getting mine turning over this week with any luck.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Micael
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 12:24 PM |
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I have made my own Idle valve setup on my Zetec and its working perfect.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Mave
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| posted on 30/1/06 at 07:18 PM |
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Thanks for the kind comments. The stupid grin is still on my face.
Micael; I'm interested in more info on your set-up!
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