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Slamming!!!

cant be far now!

Thanks Scoob.

J - not far at all. Need to locate a coolant leak (I think it is coming from the temperature sensor in the side of the head), solder on the excite wire to the starter (I snapped the spade terminal off ) and finally put some a terminal on the end of the power cable running to the starter. So, about 2 hrs work before I can kick it in the guts. However, I will not attempt to start it until our mate Paul Boz checks it over and sets up the timing.

Couple more shiny bits bolted on today:





I really want to have this done by Easter so if anyone is free to lend a hand after Wednesday to get her on the road I would be very appreciative!

I also ordered this for it: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220974259150 ... 1439.l2649

Andrew

Looking good man...

Might be able to free up some hours either one night or on the weekend mate to come spin a wrench with ya!

Cheers
Nathan

FB now turns over

To do:

Connect distributor sensor wires to MSD wires x2
Set fuel pressure @ regulator
Set static timing
Install ignition leads
Prime oil pump
Fill with fuel
Start
Run in cam
BURNOUTS

Does anyone know a mobile mechanic who may be able to do the above (timing related) and then help me start the thing? Would love to have it cruising for the weekend

Your car Andrew has come so far!
'burnouts = fun'
Just don't get caught
Cool ride - the evolution of it is cool

Thanks Tim.

I wish it was as clean as you bus!

The FB will be transported to HP Addict (Boz race engines) on Thursday for initial start up and run in tune

I CANNOT WAIT TO DRIVE IT AGAIN

Awesome Austmod .
You can fall in love all over again because it will feel like a whole new car .
Great to be privy to the ups and downs of this beast over the past few years , sure is a credit to you mate.

FB lived for a short time today... then we had to shut it down.

It didn't have any oil pressure, because when I re-installed the oil pump after the cam swap I didn't pack it with grease.

Also, the MSD needs its trigger wire connected to the old coil power supply.

1 step forward, two back.

It sounded pretty stout for the 3 seconds that it did run

Reds are easy to get oil pressur eup - just stick an airline in the top of the rocker cover and pump 20lb or so of air into it - I used to use this method all the time on my speedway engines. Careful you dont blow the dipstick out of it though ........

(AUST)Mod wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ-_hUdg ... ata_player

Good to hear your getting somewhere , but I've farted longer and louder than that

if you have to remove starter fit short body type more room to waste gate would fit heat shield to starter if you havnt i had same kit in lj torana it used to stuff starters untill i fitted heat shield as turbo and manifold get very hot white hot bonnet vent grill will help you will be good at changing manifold gaskets as they fail checking manifold nuts helps would fit studs to manifold where turbo bolts on put two breathers on rocker cover to stop oil leaks have you fitted oil cooler

Grease or Vasoline should help with the oil pressure, or pull the plugs out and crank it over till it comes up.

Sounds tuff but wont go to long with the deadly rattle

So close yet so far I'm sure your excited.

Regards Greg