Steve
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And so it begins................  I dropped the engine in so i knew exactly were the loom had to travel to and what it had to miss........after an hour or two the engine bay started looking like this:  Bit of a mess, had to make a hole in the bulkhead for the loom to pass through but found a perfect spot that will be well hidden when all is back together. So far ive ran all the wires needed to the engine harness and MAP sensor, which ive soldered&heatshrinked......just got to do run the wires for the coil and ign module(which i still don't have  ) then all underbonnet stuff related to the ECU is done........then onto underdash stuff  hate doing underdash wiring!!!! Since ive been trying to just get "into it" ive not had the chance to take many pictures along the way, but before the engine went in i modified the alternator bracket:  Lost the bottom part as it was the bracket for the PAS pump, not required here! I was fiddling around with the sprung-loaded tensioner for the alt drive belt......and it kinda shattered and broke so have started fabbing up a manual setup which will just about do the job........pics when i remember  Off now for some more muti-coloured mayhem! Steve  |
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Colonelk
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Aug 30, 2010 20:39:50 GMT
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cant wait to see this up and running man  |
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Aug 30, 2010 21:08:14 GMT
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wowo- i would keep hose seats as they are and get they rears changed to suit!
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Steve
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Sept 6, 2010 19:01:25 GMT
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Progress update! It seems ive got to the point of running out of jobs to do, still missing some bits and some bits i cant do here due to lack of talent and a welder Here is a couple of pics:   I knew that the 'bay would be a bit tight in places but wasnt quite expecting it to be sooooo full when everything was plumbed up......so full on the offside that you cant get your hand in! ;D The engine now turns over on the key which is cool, the ecu loom isnt finished yet and wont be fitted until i have the last pieces of the puzzle which will hopefully be sorted by next week Gearbox is fitted and tunnel cover&handbrake modded for the new gearstick position, i was gonna get the remote part of the 'box shortened so the gearstick came out more or less in the same place as the 1256 'box but decided against that as it would have caused problems if the gearbox ever needed changing. Things left to do: Finish ECU loom Propshaft Finish fuel system Find&fit water header tank Make side-exit exhaust ;D Construct a throttle cable Wire up electric fan Tidy up interior and mod centre console Put some petrol in and burn rubber!!!!! ;D ;D ;D Steve |
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Sept 6, 2010 19:21:43 GMT
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so pleased this is progressing in the right direction man, if there's any more hndy bits to be donated from the tat pile then just LMK
go steve!!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Sept 6, 2010 20:20:04 GMT
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Nice work Steve, starting to look like it should always have been there Factory fit mate  Rather you than me doing the wiring though, respect is due  |
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the linkage is easily removed two 13mm bolts & a clip , so could be fitted to a replacement in seconds
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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Steve
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the linkage is easily removed two 13mm bolts & a clip , so could be fitted to a replacement in seconds That may be true of the MT75......but I'm using a Type9 |
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craig
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Sept 7, 2010 16:59:06 GMT
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Looks quite tidy in there. The type 9 linkage and tailhousing can be swapped over fairly easy without any special tools. I'll come over if you want and go through it, can cut it there and then too if you want? Upto you.
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Last Edit: Sept 7, 2010 16:59:33 GMT by craig
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Steve
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Sept 7, 2010 18:18:32 GMT
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Looks quite tidy in there. The type 9 linkage and tailhousing can be swapped over fairly easy without any special tools. I'll come over if you want and go through it, can cut it there and then too if you want? Upto you. Nah its cool mate......quite like where the stick is actually, falls to hand very nicely Need to send you a text about some other buisness Oh........and you don't need an excuse to come visit.....kettle is always on stand-by ;D |
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Last Edit: Sept 7, 2010 18:20:40 GMT by Steve
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craig
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Sept 7, 2010 18:25:04 GMT
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Well i got 2 weeks off and the bike is calling so will turn up soon.
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Steve
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Sept 7, 2010 18:29:07 GMT
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Well I got 2 weeks off and the bike is calling so will turn up soon. don't talk to me about bikes mate........the Honda had an electrical meltdown today! Got to re-wire part of the loom |
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Sept 7, 2010 23:08:33 GMT
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oops forgot you were useing type9
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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cool- so good that this is all going well after the setbacks.
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Mark
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Looking good dude B)
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For once I am glad that your appearances at A52 have been very brief......because it means you're at home making this happen Excellent work Steve and looking forward to seeing this finished. You'll have a well deserved grin I am sure. |
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Steve
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Sept 8, 2010 10:58:33 GMT
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Thanks for the comments chaps my work is far away from show finish but should be usable for the time being until it gets stripped down again when the bodywork gets sorted then i'll make it all pretty under the bonnet ;D Ive just got off the phone with a gent regarding the last couple of electrical bits needed to make this run, should hopefully see them before the end of the week so if all goes to plan there may be a running video up by sunday ;D very excited indeed!!!!! Steve |
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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Sept 8, 2010 19:41:31 GMT
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oh yes...!!
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Steve
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Sept 12, 2010 20:52:17 GMT
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Well my hopes of having a running car this weekend hasnt happened still waiting for the ignition module&CO adjustment thingy to arrive but have finished up some other jobs Finish ECU loom Propshaft Finish fuel system90% done,bit untidy in the boot Find&fit water header tankDONE Make side-exit exhaust - Ive decided I'm gonna make a full-length system Construct a throttle cableDONE Wire up electric fan Tidy up interior and mod centre consoleDONE just need to refit passenger seat Put some petrol in and burn rubber!!!!! Hopefully the prop will be in the process of being made sometime in the week, exhaust should be done by tuesday........then its just a case of finishing the last bit of wiring and test drive ;D I'm hoping that the module&CO thingy turn up tomorrow, if so then i will be attempting to get the engine running...........who cares that it might be a tad loud with just a front-pipe fitted  ;D More pics eitherway tomorrow Steve |
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) then all underbonnet stuff related to the ECU is done........then onto underdash stuff 
hate doing underdash wiring!!!!
Rather you than me doing the wiring though, respect is due 
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