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Posted by: David_S Jan 1 2014, 11:50 PM

Since I had the plate installed in my left forearm, and the Dr. told me on the 17th of Dec. to start doing a few things with that arm, i have stripped all of the wiring/tinwork off of my engine and cleaned it all up. It is slow progress, but at least it is progress !! I didnt get a pic of the engine tonight, but as of now it has the cooling fan and most of the tinwork back on it !! IF I get the pieces that I have ordered from the bird and 914rubber, then this thing may go back in this weekend, and may actuallu run next weekend !!!!
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Posted by: Bob L. Jan 2 2014, 12:05 AM

I doubt installing an engine is what the Dr. was thinking when he said "a few things".

Looks nice.
Good luck!

Posted by: David_S Jan 2 2014, 12:08 AM

That is true !! I asked him what I could and could not do, and his words were "just dont over do anything. If the arm starts hurting, then stop." So far, everything has been good, and I have had my 11 year old with me doing the things that I cant do !!

Posted by: arkitect Jan 2 2014, 04:16 AM

It's great to have a little helper. It also instils an interest in cars.

What did u use part wise... stock or larger pistons, carbs or fi, ect and more Picts r always nice.

Dave

Posted by: wndsnd Jan 2 2014, 06:41 AM

Nice project! Looks good.

John

Posted by: cary Jan 2 2014, 07:58 AM

I'm with John, Nice Work.

You didn't take the engine apart? Unbelievable ...........
Did you use a Magic Eraser .............. ??

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 2 2014, 08:01 AM

That looks splendid. Very clean work!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 2 2014, 08:14 AM

Wow what a difference. That is just unbelievable. Nice work - keep it going.

Posted by: David_S Jan 2 2014, 03:03 PM

The engine was not taken apart other than the rocker arm covers and push rod tubes. We spent about 2 hours with some degreaser and a steam cleaner ... not just a hot water washer, but an actual steamer. It got the crud off and the case was discolored and stained so I shot it with DupliColor Aluminum engine paint. It has really turned out looking better than I was expecting it to !! This one didnt get torn apart because it is going in the project as a test mule until I get enough time and $$$$ to rebuild the 2.0 that is in my parts car. This one is just a 1.7.... and I have had it running after I stripped the car down !! If it lasts, fine ... If it doesnt, then that will be more reason to get the 2.0 built !!! Thanks for the compliments and more pics will follow ......

Posted by: David_S Jan 6 2014, 09:47 AM

Engine as of last night !!! It now has all of the intake/injection system on it. Just need fuel lines, vacuum lines, and the front engine mount bar and it is ready to go in !!!!




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Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 6 2014, 09:59 AM

It's been too long David. Set your sights on the Route 66 event and getter done! Bring your young helper with.

Posted by: David_S Jan 6 2014, 10:04 AM

Thats the plan !!! When I started this project umpteen years ago, my daughter would spend time helping me tinker with it. I made a vow way back then that she could take it to her Senior prom. I got reminded by her about 2 weeks after I broke my arm that her Senior prom would be in May of this year !!! I have already moved my deadline from May to March, and may be bringing both of the helpers with me .... IF we can figure out how to safely carry all 3 of us in it !!!!

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Jan 6 2014, 10:39 AM

Wasn't that the engine they found buried with King Tut?

Posted by: David_S Jan 6 2014, 12:59 PM

After I got the accessories off of it, I kinda wondered the same thing !!!!

Posted by: saigon71 Jan 6 2014, 03:52 PM

Very clean engine & tranny - nice work!

The finish line is now in sight and motivation becomes easier to find. Your first drive is right around the corner.

Keep rollin!

Posted by: David_S Jan 8 2014, 03:40 PM

I keep plugging away at this, and keep finding little speed bumps !! Luckily there havent been any road blocks yet !!!! I had my goal set of stabbing this a few days ago, but have been going through the 73 1.7L vacuum hose hell, but slowly figuring it out. Then, I found a broken motor mount, and should have a new mount and new throttle and speedo cables here on Friday !! HOPEFULLY ..... it will go back in this weekend and run if everything goes better !!! This pic was as of a couple of hours ago ....



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Posted by: wndsnd Jan 8 2014, 04:41 PM

Nice work!

John

Posted by: David_S Jan 11 2014, 10:40 PM

Engine is FINALLY stabbed back in the hole !! Now I get to sort through all of the wiring nightmare and hopefully fire it up tomorrow !!!