Kiwibirdman

Here is a photo of the H4 Headlights, I'm happy with how they look I spent ages yesterday getting the front indicators working, the lower panel is a bolt on and all the flash paint acts as a really good insulator. An earth wire to the drivers side lights made the passengers ones go as well. One bulb in the back and I have tail lights and indicators. At the moment the indicators work back to front, indicating left gives right, should be right at home with all people on the north shore who don't have a clue. Next thing I learn't today is VT commodore alternators don't work unless there is a warning light connected. Another wiring job is done and we have 14 volts while running. The tiny battery has started the engine at least 7 or 8 times, driven up the road and had the lights on for about half an hour and still been good. I also pulled the throttle body to get to the temp sender which is buried under the intake. It isn't reading right according to my cheap Dick Smith multi meter but it doesn't look like it is the problem. After swapping a couple of messages with @vk327 it looks like the tune on the computer is the problem. It wasn't a wasted exercise because I found my water leak, th e little hose from the water pump to the intake was loose and well ready to be replaced. The throttle body got a good clean while I had it off

Thanks Drew. I'll have a play once I can drive it a bit more.

Does anyone know if earthing the PWR/ECO mode on a VT commodore 4L60E puts it into PWR mode or ECO? In my drive round the block the trans felt like it was in PWR mode with the wire not earthed.

The EJ Holden moves under its own power, probably for the first time since 1994 and possibly 1990. Managed to get round to my mates place about half a k away and back. Found a water leak from it looks like the lower radiator hose. The brakes have a reasonable amount of travel and need a good shove but work OK. I'm going to have another go at adjusting up the rear brakes tomorrow. The steering isn't too heavy, not power steering but not bad. Lots of little but time consuming things to do. The electric fan is on all the time, I suspect the temperature sender has died, it's buried under the throttle body so that has to come out to check the sender. I installed my new H4 semi sealed beam headlights. They are flatter than the old fully sealed beams but worth it for the brightness. Lots still to do but massive step forward. I think this car is going to be lots of fun.

Great to see everyone, been far too long

It runs, going to Ellerslie to have a burger and celebrate with people who understand!!!!!

I'll be there.

Got the injectors to play ball, the last one decided that it was going to need a beating to get it going. All have had plenty of carb cleaner spay through and the spray patterns look ok. Putting the injectors back in the fuel rail and took a chunk out of one of the O rings. I have to go to Pakuranga tomorrow so will stop off at Seal house and get a fresh set of O rings. Burger night tomorrow so maybe not getting it back together. I might finish work early and get it together.

Right. Number 7 decided to work OK after a bath in carb cleaner for a couple of hours. The last one wouldn't play ball. I belted it against the wooden bench a few times still no joy. Though fuck it, nothing to loose now, smacked it against the vice half a dozen times. Applied power and Click it went. Thanks for the advice @sheepers.

Let me find a bigger hammer and I will report back.

So far got 6 out of 8 going, the last 2 are not clicking at all. Have them soaking in carb cleaner.

When I tried to start the VT 304 in my EJ Holden it wouldn't run and we worked out the injectors were mainly blocked. ?Is it worth cleaning them, the problem is the engine has sat for 6 or so years? If so what is the best way to clean them? If not where is the best place to get replacement injectors?

Spent most of Sunday working on the car, fuel tank in, fuel inlet sorted out, breather sorted, wiring to the pump and fuel gauge done and made nice. Tonight was meant to be the big start up, did lots of little finish of things like put in the O2 sensors, put on the shiny new Supercheap locking fuel cap.......... My mate turned up with his jump pack to help the battery. We connected up the alternator and all the smoke stayed inside.Added the jump pack and turned the key. Fuel pump primed OK. Gave it a few prime and then tried to start. Lots of turning over, no firing. Found my old school timing light and checked there was spark. Spark was OK, and it decided to fire on one cylinder. By this time the starter was smelling a bit over worked. Gave it a break for 15 mins and tried again, still firing on one. I pulled a couple of plugs and they were dry. Figure it was injectors and pulled the fuel rail. Lots of blocked injectors. Not surprising since the engine has sat for 6 or so years Tomorrows job, clean the injectors. Anyone have a good idea on cleaning injectors?

I'm in. Been a while since old school Barry sharns and a Burger.

Friday last week I ordered some Torana V8 lowered King springs. Tuesday this turned up I got motivated tonight to put them in. This is what I started with. The problem wasn't clearance around the tire, I could get full lock bothways with nothing touching, there was only 75mm under the swaybar mounts and the sump for the auto. After less than 2 hours we are here Now have 115mm under the sway bar and the car sits almost flat, 190 mm from the sill to the ground at the front and 230mm at the back. I have some full height 185 tires that I might try on the car, had enough tonight to be bother to dig them out and put them on. The semi sealed beam headlights I ordered Saturday turned up this morning. Another job for the weekend. I also chased Robinsons and they are hoping the fuel sender will be done tomorrow. Last thing I need before the big fire up.

Got some more time in the garage today. Cleaned up and painted the gear indicator for the column. Also did a bit more wiring, nearly all done. Last one was to play round with the wiper transmission. I need to find a source of bronze bushes to replace a couple of damaged ones Rare spares show reconditioned wiper transmissions, $500 exchange in Australia and they look like they have new bushes in them. I might give Rare spares a call and see if they have them available. Hopefully the fuel sender/pump will turn up this week and then car will run. So close but still so far.

Thanks for the heads up, since the car has been modified so much I'm not that worried if they are flat.The photo showed the rounded type glass.

The ones that look like the Sealed beams.

Ordered yesterday.

I have 2 questions The first is what are my options for Headlights on the EJ Holden, It has the universal 7 inch sealed beams, is there a decent upgrade or am I stuck with what is there? I have added a direct power feed and relays to both lights , high and low beam. The second question is replacing the dash lights with LED's. Is it worth while and where is the best place to get them?

Had some real progress this week. Front and rear windscreens in and exhaust built. It is really looking like a car. I had Jeremy from Bespoke Auto Glass come and do the windows, Back one went in piece of cake, front is a real prick because of the trim. The trim goes into the rubber then the whole lot goes into the car. Very glad I got the expert for this job. The Drivers side tail pipe can be seen poking out behind the rear wheel. And the other side I also played around with the height of the from of the car. Ground clearance at the lowest point, under the sway bar mounts and the transmission is only 75mm. I left a jack under the cross member and set it for 125mm clearance. Tyre is still under the guard. I have ordered proper LH Torana V8 lowered King Springs. They should get me the extra height. If not enough I can put higher profile tires on, there is plenty of clearance with the car raised up. My son was helping me the other night He has grown a bit since the last photo

Not had anything to do with Toyotas but have played around with Holdens and Falcons. The challenge when they get old is everything is a bit worn and every little of play adds up. My advice is to go through everything and fix everything you can. it won't be perfect but can be better.

You are not wrong. A year ago I said Put it together, get @cletus to certify and get it registered. Easy, should be done in no time! Still not finished.Its's amazing how much time goes on little bits. I can't believe the amount of time that I have spent on wiring. Windscreens are booked for Thursday, getting close.

Who is doing all your engine machining? It's looking good.

Yeah, wot he said!!!!