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vinnievector - 29/9/08 at 03:25 PM

Feel chuffed to bits , all them hrs in a spider infested Garage payed off at last when i rolled out the car and started her up for the first time . brought tears to the eyes .
A few snags to clear as she seemed to heat up rather quick ,so maybe a few air locks and ign timing issue but seems to tick over well .
2.1 ltr pinto boggs manifold R1 carbs Facet pump and fuel regulator.
so some way to go yet but feel iam getting some where now . vin

And she sounded nice to .

blakep82 - 29/9/08 at 03:27 PM

Happy days

hope to be there myself in a week or two

Howlor - 29/9/08 at 03:32 PM

It will run hot if the timing is out.

Well done, now to get it finished!

Steve

Mr Whippy - 29/9/08 at 03:34 PM

well done

but be glad you have the spiders to eat the flies as spiders don't eat dog poop then go for a swim in your tea!

[Edited on 29/9/08 by Mr Whippy]

vinnievector - 29/9/08 at 03:42 PM

thanks guys ,and good point on the flies ,

Just letting her cool down now ,

but just want to get back in there and start her up again ...........Ho it makes you feel like a kid again ....You know when you just bought an airfix kit and your racin home to build it .

sorry lost me self there for a min

BenB - 29/9/08 at 03:47 PM

Where's the obligatory youtube post? When I first ran my engine I didn't have a camcorder so recorded it on my laptop microphone. Rubbish quality but a priceless recording

Howlor - 29/9/08 at 03:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BenB
Where's the obligatory youtube post? When I first ran my engine I didn't have a camcorder so recorded it on my laptop microphone. Rubbish quality but a priceless recording


Even if it all goes horribly wrong at least you should get £250 for the video which in theory will pay for the full rebuild!

omega0684 - 29/9/08 at 04:11 PM

CONGRATS ON THE ENGINE START UP

that is the exact same set up i ran when i first started my engine. you wait though you will run it for a few months and i can guarantee you will upgrade to ITB's!


[Edited on 29/9/08 by omega0684]

vinnievector - 29/9/08 at 08:18 PM

Thanks Omega , but i think I T B would be wasted on the likes of me .

Just a small worry i have a new stainless ext manifold it had only ran for a few minutes and seemed to change coulour very quick just on tick over is this normal .

Danozeman - 29/9/08 at 08:24 PM

Well done mate. I still grin when i start mine up and its been up and running for for a while now.


quote:

Just a small worry i have a new stainless ext manifold it had only ran for a few minutes and seemed to change coulour very quick just on tick over is this normal .


Yep especially if is running hot. Check your timing matey.