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Posted by: iankarr Apr 19 2022, 10:34 AM

I've built this 2056 engine from the ground up, but will it start? In this episode I install a 123 distributor, the fuel injection system, vacuum hoses and finish up the build. Then off the stand it comes. I install it in the car, hook up the harnesses, roll the car outside and see if it starts. Enjoy the suspense



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSlyvR7FlU

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 19 2022, 10:52 AM

Congratulations Ian!

What an exciting segment to see it fire-up for the first time. I love your videos- they help many owners have the confidence to work on their own cars.
Cheers,
Michael

Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 19 2022, 11:57 AM

EDIT: SPOILER ALERT BELOW

******DON'T SCROLL DOWN IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW IF IT STARTS******











Good stuff, Ian! Always a good feeling when it first starts up and sounds solid

It's good to have a helper like your son around, too, even if he isn't sure if he trusts your work

Posted by: FlacaProductions Apr 19 2022, 12:31 PM

oh. sure. thanks for the spoiler @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9712 and @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17042

Seriously tho - thanks, Ian - these are great. A huge service to the 914 community.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 19 2022, 12:48 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21628 - Oh crap! I didn't realize this was a cliff-hanger. Sorry guys; I just figured with Ian building it, firing it up was a foregone conclusion.

Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 19 2022, 01:05 PM

Sorry, I fixed it. I figured cat was already out of bag, but I fixed it.

Posted by: FlacaProductions Apr 19 2022, 03:17 PM

ha!!! i was joking - of COURSE it was going to fire up!!!!

Posted by: iankarr Apr 20 2022, 08:13 AM

More like a foreskin conclusion

Thanks, guys for all your help through this. One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that I cranked the engine with the plugs out and coil disconnected to build up initial oil pressure. Mentioning it here for future readers…

Posted by: euro911 Apr 20 2022, 10:40 AM

Congrats, Ian

Enjoyed the video too.

Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 20 2022, 01:05 PM

congratulations !! the 123 distributor is great but it is touchy, if its off just a slight bit it wont start. , but when i got my new 2056 ready to start for the first time, it cranked right up just like that too! its a bit rough when cold for a bout a minute it really wants a lot of air. I think i have basically the same set up and same cam as you , you are going to love it!!

Phil

Posted by: sjhenry1075 Jul 21 2022, 11:04 AM

Dr. Phil, did you also stay with the stock FI instead of carbs? What was your biggest reason for doing so?

Posted by: bkrantz Jul 22 2022, 08:29 PM

Nice going, Ian. A great feeling to hear it run right. And a great video, as usual.