stylez Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh my.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh if you want some of my inspiration, here goes. Deciding if I like this modified grill design, I have a spare grill but wondering if I keep it or make this type to see if it suits. But god I love this colour too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Also, some running vids (God might have to get me twin carbs..... with those trumpets) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 That noise :'( Those camber plates :'( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stylez Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Man that's a cool sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Sorry, nothing really to see here, just posting another cool photo of a modified one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk00l Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 There's something similar to your N360 opposite AFFCO Horotiu at 6077 State Highway 1, Horotiu. You can see it on google maps on satellite and street view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Is it under the white roofed covered car park thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk00l Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 In the section right of the house. Where it looks like they have put down carpet or some sort of ground cover. Right next to trees at road side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlracing.co.nz Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi Geoff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 A birdie tells me there's an N360 motor on trademe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsam Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/vintage-parts/engines/auction-942719797.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yea seen that. Thanks though, debating if I need it (See: gf) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 My checklist for starting an unknown motor Compression = easy enough to check, (check your valve clearances with a feeler gauge too)Fuel = ether in a can is a suitable substitute for an unknown shithouse carby, Timing = just a bit of knowledge to set that up. Spark = witchcraft. (but a knowledge of how it works is important) I always try and take the witchcraft out of it. So if it was me I would grab a set of points, a condensor and new plugs. If you can find a cap and rotor too then it would be even better. Put them in with a bit of a dab hand and then spin it over with some ether down it's guts and it should fire up. The compression is low but if it is not spinning over very fast then that could explain the low compression. (checking valve clearances with a set of feeler blades will tell you if you have a problem with an open valve etc) Could give a hand one night to set up the witchcraft side if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 If you know of a leakdown tester then that would put my mind at ease for if the valves are seating. The spark seems to be quite strong, the points looks in good condition, I could find another points from Japan, but we're producing a solid spark with just new plugs. It's more than likely the timing of the spark more than anything The main problem with timing is you're meant to set the crank to TDC with the head off, then put the head on on TDC via the mark, then tighten the chain. Which we didnt do it, we just did a rangi job, so in theory we're either spot on, or off by 1 link.(We've checked it twice now and think it's good, but you never really know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I have no leakdown tester sorry. A spark can look like a fucking tazer in open air but it can be shithouse in a combustion chamber if the condensor is a bit poos or the point surface is a bit gummed up. (if the points have been sitting around as long as the car then I say replace them to eliminate that as a cause - have you tried locally, maybe a motorbike shop to match up electrical bits?) Also I can set the engine to TDC with a screwdriver and the head still on. So don't worry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 If you have some spark and some compression, you should be able to get it to go bang on some ether. If the engine was sitting for ages, it could have been sitting with valves open etc, so there could be corrosion on the valves or the seats, stopping them from sealing 100%. An italian tune would probably sort that. hah. Even if your ignition timing is off, it should still choff, either out the intake or into the exhaust. Are you sure your cam timing is correct, that could also be why the compression is low. The valves could still be open part way into the upstroke and a couple of your compressions could be escaping..... This could also mean that its not getting enough suck on the intake to pull through fuel mixture.... Just a thought. I'd double check that. I'd be happy to come and have a gander one night to see if we can get it running. Do you have a service manual etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Semi Off topic but ive been in l.a. for almost a week and have seen three of these parked up around the city. Wasnt able to get a picture though as I was driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiRge Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'd be happy to come and have a gander one night to see if we can get it running. Do you have a service manual etc? I have service manual yes. Welcome to come over and gander. This is my first car older than 90's so my learning curve of "Just hit it with a hammer" seems odd to me. We got a single choff btw, but that was within like 2 mins of cranking and spraying ether and getting high on fumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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