flak monkey
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:20 PM |
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In need of motivation....
....its getting to the point where I could do with some motivation....gah! I think we all have them. I am currently wishing for more time than I have.
Not looking for sympathy, just rambling on...
Seems like every time I look at the car there is more and more to do and a huge list of stuff I havent even started that needs doing.
I have a list and it just seems to grow and grow...
Engine:
Hydraulic clutch to test - one of those moments of truth...
Fuelling pipe work - this requires mounting of swirl pot, finding a home for the injection fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator. All of which may be
a little tight....
Cooling pipe work - working out how best to get water from back of head to top hose of rad
Intercooler pipe work - not too bad, just intercooler to plenum to sort
Exhaust to modify - pinto one to butcher and adapt to duratec flange
Electrics to finish - mostly in but needs connecting up. Also now realise I forgot the alternator charging and 12v feeds 
Intake and plenum to sort - inside of plenum adaptors either need trumpets bolting in or figure out how to put a 10mm rad on each hole in the
backplate
Figure out the oil pressure and temperature fittings, as the raceline housing has an M12x1.5 thread in it ....grr
Back end:
Complete strip down. Strip all old paint and repaint (again) with chassis black. Never, ever use your car in the winter, salt is a killer.
Rebuild with LSD, disc brakes etc. Also need to fit new low pressure fuel pump and figure out how on earth I am going to fit it in there.
May not sound much, but there we go....just seems rather a daunting amount of work to get done for the end of March.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:32 PM |
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The speed at which you've put it altogether so far... you'll have that little lot done in no time !!!!
Ben
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:33 PM |
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Sounds like a load of work. The problem is you know too much. A bit of ignorance goes a long way.
Merlin motorsport do ADAPTOR M12X1.5 X 1/8NPT (MF)
Matt
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omega0684
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:35 PM |
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chin up chief! You one of the Busiest people i know! try taking a day off and chilling out!
mind you i want to see this car at stoneleigh! No Pressure 
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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nick205
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:48 PM |
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Don't despair!
Good old white board with a project plan - list of jobs and parts and start ticking them off.
Do you have a self imposed deadline for completion?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:49 PM |
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One job at a time monkey man (says me!!)
We all wait with abated breath for your monster to turn out.
Keep ploughing on bud. Your nice clean workshop has got to be an advantage over most, so were all looking forward to seeing whats produced.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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dlatch
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 10:54 PM |
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at least the weather is crap so i am sure it will be ready for the sunshine
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matt.c
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 11:29 PM |
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lol try having what i brought round on sat!!!! 
You dont get anything done.
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ashg
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| posted on 22/2/10 at 11:32 PM |
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sounds like a weekends work.
if you get the kettle and the bacon sarnies on tap then maybe a few locost builders will appear and give you a hand one weekend
[Edited on 22/2/10 by ashg]
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RK
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:23 AM |
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I think you are very ambitious, and unfortunately, know a lot, therefore want to use that knowledge. I don't blame you one bit, but I'd
take the help if offered. I certainly wish I had it here.
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snapper
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 07:46 AM |
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You have started to address the issues, take your list, pick a job, for instance, "Today i am going to look at the fuel system and if I only fit
the fuel pump thats fine"
That way you achieve something by the end of the period assigned, you stop work in a positive mood and am ready when you go back to it.
Worked for me.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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coozer
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 09:44 AM |
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I'm in the same boat, the knock backs from trying to get mine running leave me sitting in the house.. I'm keen to crack on with it BUT,
the only motivation I need atm is some heat, some nice warm spring temps please
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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graememk
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 10:07 AM |
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You need a beer fridge in that massive garage of yours..
Just think it could be worse, what if you were waiting on spare parts from GTS and wishbones from Wozsher..... Just imagine if you had a indy, you
would still be messing with self centering..... you have it easy you know...
[Edited on 23/2/10 by graememk]
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Doofus
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 10:23 AM |
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Let's hope DVLA don't want an engineers report. I doubt they will.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 11:30 AM |
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Thanks chaps.
Will have to see how I get on this weekend I reckon. If I can get the wiring and plumbing done then I will be happy. Starting the exhaust will be a
bonus. I know I need 2 clear weeks to get the back end sorted, so need to have started that by week 11 ideally...
I might even get some stuff done tonight if I can get another couple of jobs out of the way.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Madinventions
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 02:55 PM |
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A coffee machine, a comfy chair for when you need a break, and a decent stereo with Black Stone Cherry or Iron Maiden. That'll make it all
better.
Keep going David - I can't wait to hear you arrive at the Diss EAKCC meetings!
Ed.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 03:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Madinventions
A coffee machine, a comfy chair for when you need a break, and a decent stereo with Black Stone Cherry or Iron Maiden. That'll make it all
better.
A stereo! Thats what the garage is missing! Good man!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Madinventions
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 03:18 PM |
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Hey - it worked for me! Now every time I hear Black Stone Cherry, it reminds me of the fun I had building my Mojo.
All the best,
Ed.
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Solo music project: Syrrenfor http://www.reverbnation.com/syrrenfor
View my band website:
http://www.shadowlight.org.uk
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk/
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 04:14 PM |
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quote:
Do you have a self imposed deadline for completion?
Aye at this rate he will be walking to Stoney
Second that comment about the salt......I had to use it a few times to get it to places to get jobs done and its just a mess
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flak monkey
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 05:09 PM |
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Yes the deadline is the end of March, the idea being this give me 1 month to get it set up well enough and iron out any teething problems before the
100mile trip to stoneleigh....
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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beaver34
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 06:13 PM |
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here you go,
here mine at the moment
stop moaning
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graememk
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 07:05 PM |
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quote:
A stereo! Thats what the garage is missing! Good man!
as long as you arnt playing mp3's lol
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flak monkey
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| posted on 23/2/10 at 07:53 PM |
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Well just been out and temporarily connected up the clutch master cylinder, filled it with fluid and bled it.
Seems to be ok, time will tell if there are any leaks anywhere I guess. Also only testing will see if its releasing ok
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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deanwelch
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| posted on 18/3/10 at 09:25 PM |
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i don't know you but from looking at your pictures and what your mates say about you this deadline should be no problem............just remember
its suposed to be FUN..........
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flak monkey
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| posted on 18/3/10 at 09:29 PM |
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Lol, thanks
But the saga is ongoing.....
http://locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=132212
I think I might just say that Stoneleigh is a no go this year. Unless I can get some time off work and this idle issue fixed this weekend its just not
going to happen.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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