shaneo Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Got all the front suspension in last night hoping to get the engine in and maybe a start up over the weekend with any luck . Might even make the monthly meet but will be rough if it gets there. Big maybe. With the seam welding and all the new parts its going to have great handling cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 The motor is in many thanks to Billy and Bantam for all there help. Still jobs to do but on its way now just all the little things. New clutch and heavy duty pressure plate Still a little bit of tidy up work on the manifold to be done A trail run to see how much clearance there was a little adjustment done after this and there is loads of gap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Been hard at it the last couple of nights and have got all the wiring done exhaust all bolted up alternator in clutch hooked up radiator in. Almost all the small jobs are done now gear box took 900ml of oil which is scary seen they only hold that much. Still have to get rocket cover gasket finish the manifold and hook up the new fuel pump and get the fuel pump blocker so in the weekend should be ready to drive also started finishing off the inside to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 So it's almost there but the alarm is giving us greef. And the fuel pump died before we started so it had to be changed. I wanted it running today but my auto electric skills suck at best. So if anyone that can do that stuff is free tomorrow and wants to see if they can make it run. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hey Shane! Been Great checking up on the progress of your esky. Definately come a long way since I last saw it Hows that new motor? Managed to get it running yet? Would be super to see you down at beach hop if you can CheeRS Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 So there has been a few things going on We got her going on Saturday but not with the bike carbs on. Just the webber. But it goes well big cam likes to rev loads of fun. It's gone back to the workshop today to have a wheel alignment and get the carbs put on. Its needs a warrant and there is a vibration in it at 100km plus so need to get that worked out. I think its the drive shaft. Having the dizzy rebuilt as well so I can get the timing better to suit the cam. Heat wrap on the headers has gone white and started to get holes in it which is strange. Only done 250km. Might try and push to get the 3.5 diff head back in it as well. Still a lot of stuff to be put back in and only a couple of weeks to go. Almost a new car now with all the new running gear that has gone into it. So happy with the engine so far now I want to build a bottom end bored out to maximum and few other things. I still have standard values in the head that could do with an upgrade. Was meant to put it back together on Sunday. Couldn't help myself had to drive it around instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 So its been out a few runs the last couple of weekends no bike carbs on yet. They will have to wait to close to next weekend now. There are more pressing problems it has loosened the header bolts twice in less than 500 kms and lost a stud as well today. And the diff has started leaking out the front and there is a bad vibration in the car to. Either gearbox or drive shaft. So loads to be done this week. All the car is back together now all the carpet in and all the interior done to. Warrant was a clean sheet and it handles very nice now with the wheel alignment done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 It went up on a hoist today needs a new hanger bearing and the diff needs repairing so I should be able to get the rebuilt diff head back in. Just got to find a hanger bearing in time. Then it will be all quite I hope. And ready to go. Not many days left now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 One piece drive shaft fitted test drive showed that it still has a vibration. So diff is being rebuilt now. I wanted to leave in an hour lol and I have a buckled rim to add to the problems to solve before leaving to go to the nationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Bike carbs are on the car.It's exciting as hell to drive still a few things to sort out. Will post pics and vids over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 So been busy since the nationals. When it only had the webber on it. Got the bike carbs on and running but there are issues the exhuast wrap went from this, To this after 500km thanks Red Line nobody seems to know why or can explain why. Then there is the way it runs. It bogs down badly till 3000 rpm so I played around with the needle jets with no joy But after 3000 rpm it just lets lose and goes the cam lets it rev all the way to 7000 rpm. Then there is the fuel smell very strong in the car even for someone that doesn't mind the smell. I have sorted out some air cleaners just socks have them on order . Have been given a nice crome oil breather tank but still have to fit it yet starting to run out of room might move the battery to the boot got a nice new large one 600cca The brakes still need to linked into the vacuum they are very hard at the moment so research has been pointing the way towards a cylinder type set up not sure where I'm going to put it just yet. The inside is starting to look very tidy So loads still to do yet just to get running well. And it goes back to get the front bearing in the diff replaced the preload was wrong and it killed the front bearing already so should be all quiet by Wednesday night meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 So been a while Had to get a new alternator gave up repairing the old one some times you just have to draw a line in the sand. Diff been though it's second rebuild still there is a problem . It's at steely diffs at the moment having some adjustments done. Bought a temp diff that was ment to be a 3.9 lock diff just for a little fun. Turns out when I took the head out that it was a 4.4 with 9inch brakes in it so bit of a score on that deal. Put a new set of 9.8mm leads on big difference to the way it runs now. Fuel pump died number two now have a loan one thanks to bmac. Till I decide on what type of one to get any ideas welcome needs to be 3-4 psi. Bike carbs are off for the moment till I sort out the other issues. The vibration is a real problem . Had the drive shaft balanced last week no real problem there. So next is change the gear box.Been offered so many reasons why I have a vibration. None have fixed the problem as yet. Idea's welcome Currently putting new springs into my seats how hard could it be???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 So the bike carbs are back on and balanced. Electric fan now and a new alternator. Drivers seat has been rebuilt by me no more broken springs. got the O2 sensor up and running. But all the up grades had a price 1st gear only lasted 4 days so gear box rebuild now will post pic's next time. It does have a lot up and go now for a little car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 So went to the All ford day in Hamilton not bad loads of cars there not enough Old School members from Auckland. Went ok but had drilled my jets out to 1.7mm and I'm running way to rich now and have dstarted to bog down again and use heaps of gas. So another set of jets and back to 1.6mm and move the needle jet and see what it starts running then. Have 3 gear spare gear boxes now going to build one good one out of 3 also have some new bearings for the gear box. The lighten fly wheel has different ring gear on it so I still have to wait to get it on. Photo's on the next post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 So I have been busy at late ups and downs killed a gear box . So currently rebuilding one should have it finished this weekend.Still have the lighten fly wheel to go on as well. killed another alternator 3rd one now and that was a brand new one only lasted 2 months.Have picked up some semi slicks and slicks and a spare set of rims lately getting ready for a track day see how much fun I can have. Bike carbs are running great still a little fine tuning but running nicely over all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Gear box rebuild is not a walk in the park but over 70% of the way into it now not far. Got the thermostat sorted over the weekend. Bought all the stuff to build new door cards I feel I can do better. Getting ready for a track day only a few things to get done now. Quite sure I need a better seat than the factory ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well a few thing is quite a lot of jobs but the gear box is all done So tomorrows job is change the ring gear on the fly wheel and put the lightened fly wheel in and new gear box so fingers crossed I will have lost all the noise. Not much drive line to be replaced now and the whole lot will have been replaced Still playing around with the needle jet setings with the bike carbs. I know where it runs the best now so one more change and should be all done with those. Starting the new door cards tonight . Got some new clips so all the trouble I had last time will not be there and have gone for 3mm mdf instead of ply so I'm hoping for a better result this time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Door cards are getting there.and finally I'm some where I get some internet coverage so I can photos loaded up Went for a Falcon mirror as I didnt like the ones that where on it so a few mods and a little trip though the booth at work and i endend up with this for $20 but image shack wont let me load up the photos bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Door card still work in progress but getting closer picked up some old school mag lock nuts so have sorted out with the painters at work to get them and all my black parts repainted Went for a warrant the only drive line part that I havent replaced yet with brand new failed me so currently doing my front wheel bearings. Next weekend is track day so only a few jobs to do now and I will see how it goes. Hopefully have fixed the leaking exaush gasket got some cut so I will see how long that carbon fibe last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Track day never came about so booked one for the 28th of this month. Burnt out the ele fan so back on with the old one for now till I find one that fits.Put the new alternator on killed 3 so far so got a 70amp one I hope it can keep up. car seems to be starting so much better all ready. So now I have a month to put the 24mm sway bar on sort the brakes out. and I have been lucky enough to find a close ratio MK3 2lt E gear box so I need to get a bell housing and a shortend drive shaft as well. Also picked up a 3.9 diff thinking about going with a turbo instead of bike carbs any one else have ideas ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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