donut
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 11:54 AM |
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Blimey it works!!! YAY!!
Started my car for the 1st time today and it runs YAY!!!!!
I have an issue with bad earths (my fault) and i have been advised to replace the thin red poss cable from the battery to the starter as it was not
beefy enough apparently.
But it runs thats the main thing. 
[Edited on 27/4/06 by donut]
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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andyharding
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 11:59 AM |
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Well done that man!
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 11:59 AM |
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Groovy!
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bob
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 12:01 PM |
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I cant beleive you managed to do that all on your own andy  well done mate 
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Danozeman
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 12:04 PM |
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welldone mate. Good feeling isnt it.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Hellfire
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 12:06 PM |
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We all knew you could do it
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donut
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 01:31 PM |
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Yeah thanks guys. It's a great feeling to see it run although it does need sorting as it smokes like a smokey thing that smokes allot!
Once it's running nice i'll be able to take it out for a run down the road to see if it does everything it's suposed to.
I'm going to make a concerted effort to get loads done next week and try and finish the car if i can. What with the engine running and the show
this weekend i'll be mr eager beaver!!!!
happy days 
[Edited on 27/4/06 by donut]
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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cryoman1965
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 01:50 PM |
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Nice one.
Good old smokey pintos. Dont you just luv'em.
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donut
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 02:41 PM |
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bad earth!! i thought Deckman did the wiring , don't tell me he left you to attach the earth cable and you couldn't even get that right
Erm...yeah 
There had to be something!! At least the battery terminals are the right way round this time
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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Deckman001
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 04:29 PM |
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At least my bit worked
It sounds ok as well
It don't smoke that bad now mate, give the new engine a while to settle in and it will clear up completely !!
Jason
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Peteff
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 04:56 PM |
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Pinto engine.
Mine smokes, but I don't mind. It's old enough to smoke legally anyway.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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donut
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 05:51 PM |
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Mac#1 who re built the engine said it was because the rings need bedding in and they put in re build oil which is whats burning. Doesn't seem so
bad now.
I have now officially driven the car forwards 3" and back 3". I can now say that i have driven the car and can state that the handling is
100% level and stable
Theres a video on this thread
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=43783&page=1
#pid362987
[Edited on 27/4/06 by donut]
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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