jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 05:29 PM |
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Getting Closer / YES. YES YES.
Well time is definitely getting closer. The 5 year old Bosch Battery off my granada is at last showing signs of accepting a charge from the charger.
Its only been chugging away at it for 3 days now.
But the up side is that I connected it (the battery) to the car today, for the FIRST time. What is that irritating buzzing I said as the earth
connection went on. Ok switch off the hazard warning light switch (no indicators connected yet, so the relay was going mental operating the tell tale
in the switch).
Good sign, no sparking as reconnected the earth. Better sign no overheating of the power cables when the battery booster pack was applied.
Better Still was when I turned the ignition key and the fuel pump fired up momentarily like it was meant to with the EFI.
Turned the key in the ignition fully and the engine cranked over, albeit not very fast. Possible slight timing issue. Also had a check on the battery
booster pack and it needs recharging.
So in the best tradition of Motor Mech I'm now going to go off and have some food and several glasses of wine and I might have another try
later.
The beer might come later when it starts.
[Edited on 18/7/07 by jollygreengiant]
[Edited on 18/7/07 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 05:50 PM |
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Had a bad day at work today so when I got home I spent 10 mins on the drive way revving the engine. Cheered me up a lot....
Nothing better than It statring up and the thought of driving it soon.
Paul
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oadamo
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 06:07 PM |
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get it on vid of the first start 
adam
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NeilP
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 06:10 PM |
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Second that - You MUST get it on vid
Oooh the excitement - In time for Donny perchance?...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 06:14 PM |
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I had an audience for my first start up..
Cranked it over a few times but nothing ……
Was starting to give up when I remembered the fuel pump connection had been removed. Reconnected this and started first time
Paul
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:08 PM |
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19:35 approx the first heart beat was recorded. Doctors have pronounced it A RUNNER.
You tube link to follow.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:43 PM |
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Bet that the mother in law happy!! moving it under it's own power is the next big step.
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NeilP
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:43 PM |
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You beauty!!!!!
Well done Clive - Got the completion bug?...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 07:58 PM |
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She was seen to look out the window. Quote from mother-in-law a few moments later when I went upstairs for a call of nature.
" I'm not deaf, I did hear that.!"
All the neighbours from about 10 doors away stuck their heads out and had a look.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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oadamo
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jollygreengiant
She was seen to look out the window. Quote from mother-in-law a few moments later when I went upstairs for a call of nature.
" I'm not deaf, I did hear that.!"
All the neighbours from about 10 doors away stuck their heads out and had a look.
yeh baby give it some stick lol.
adam
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:10 PM |
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here we go First Start
ENJOY.
I did.
[Edited on 18/7/07 by jollygreengiant]
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Fozzie
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:23 PM |
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Excellent! 
You will never ever forget the day it first breathed into life........
A lot of the build fades into the memory, the first 'fire-up' stays, a major corner turned!
That light at the end of the tunnel, starts glowing brighter!
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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oadamo
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:24 PM |
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sounds sweet. liking the flames i bet you cant wait to get it on the road now.
adam
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:30 PM |
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No PROBLEM, just cheap stuff to go now.
Fuel tank
Propshaft
Radiator
Seats
Seat belts
Exhaust
Wheel Rims
Tyres
SVA
At least the tax man is happy now for 6 months.
Sure does give you a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I shall have to have a glass of Glenfidich to celebrate.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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RichardK
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:31 PM |
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top banana!
Hopefully that'll be me in a month or so.
Regards
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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mark-wiring
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:33 PM |
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At last you can start your own engine and draw a crowd now pmsl
Glad to see its getting there
http://www.v10viento.co.uk
Have to recommend
http://www.extraefi.co.uk/
For all Megasquirt needs
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richard thomas
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:35 PM |
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A beautifull moment....well done, Clive!
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Marlon
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 08:38 PM |
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Congrats, That sounds bloody lovely!!!
john.
Band Anyone?
Linky to SWMBO 's band
Linky to Brother in laws band
MKoc 1081
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saigonij
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 09:17 PM |
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wicked!!! that made us cheer!!!
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Danozeman
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 09:22 PM |
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Welldone mate. Sounds nice you should leave it like that!!!
I didnt film my first start up. Wish i had!!! It was about 11 o clock at night with no exhaust.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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bigrich
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 10:20 PM |
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good job mate and forever on film nice
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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DavidM
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 10:44 PM |
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Well done Clive.
Nice shorts!
David
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NeilP
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| posted on 18/7/07 at 10:59 PM |
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OMG indeed!
You're going to have such a giggle in that...
Well done Clive.
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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Paradoxia0
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| posted on 19/7/07 at 05:48 PM |
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Nice one Clive!
Brings a tear to my eye remembering my first startup (on the first engine )
Things tend to move much quicker from this point forward...
Mark
There is no replacement for displacement...
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perci
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| posted on 20/7/07 at 06:22 PM |
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Well done clive! wont be long now? soon have two viento,s around town? just hope this bl***y weather improves!
see you soon, becky & pete.
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