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| skline |
 Oct 16 2004, 12:26 PM
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Born to Drive  Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California  |
October 16th, 11:15 AM, life breathes from the Chalon! Wow, what a rush, the sound of a small block chevy on its first run is one hell of an adreneline rush. It is extremely responsive however it is no where near dialed in yet. But it does sound very sweet. Joe is on his way over now to help me get the last few things hooked up so I can run it longer. Seems there is an oil leak at the filter somewhere. The filter is tight so I am not sure why it is pouring out of there. I will find out though soon. In any case, It Lives!! Yes I took a video of it firing up the first time. Not sure how to post it though.
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| DNHunt |
Oct 16 2004, 12:30 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Scott
Thats Great news. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Hope my startup goes as well Dave |
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| 914helo |
Oct 16 2004, 12:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Southern Utah Member No.: 2,859 Region Association: None |
Congratulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) It's great to see the light at the end.
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| bondo |
Oct 16 2004, 12:52 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET! Congrats! What did you do to resolve the clutch issue?
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 16 2004, 01:05 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
must see video!
way to go scott!!!! |
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| skline |
Oct 16 2004, 01:13 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, I must have a lot of air in the system cause it got up to 210 and I shut it off because the front hoses were cold. Infact, all the hoses were cold. Its not flowing at all. We are going up to get some more stuff and we will try it again. But it does sound awesome.
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| swood |
Oct 16 2004, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Awesome news Scott!! Must be a real rush. I was so excited the first time I got my 75 running that I scraped the whole rear right fender on the garage backing out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Can't wait to see it run! Stevo |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 16 2004, 01:50 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,509 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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Thats SIR Scott...to you....
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| dan10101 |
Oct 16 2004, 02:30 PM
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TORQUE-o-holic Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 29-April 03 From: Eagle Point, Or Member No.: 626 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Way cool Scott!
Send me the video, I'll post it for you. If you have FTP software, you can transfer it that way. So, what did you have to do to make it work? |
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| neo914-6 |
Oct 16 2004, 02:46 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Scott,
That must be a great relief and joy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Congratulations! Felix |
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| Mrs. K |
Oct 16 2004, 03:18 PM
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Grieve we must, but celebrate a great life! Group: Birthday Fairy Posts: 7,513 Joined: 6-June 04 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 2,166 |
I have saved my 100th post for this thread........
CONGRATS Scott! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Finally, your dream is coming true! Can't wait to hear it...or better yet, go for a drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Lisa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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| sgomes |
Oct 16 2004, 03:30 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
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WOOOOO HOOOOOOO! Way to stick with it! Great job! Pics! Pics! Pics! |
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| John2kx |
Oct 16 2004, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
Scott,
Congradulations!!!!! I know the feeling hearing a healthy V8 rumble in a 914 for the first time. You must be carrrying serious wood about now. Your at a critical stage where the cam needs to be broken in and the cooling system needs to be purged of air. The air can be removed easily by having at least one hole (1/8") drilled in thermostat with fill point left open during the initial warm up. This allows circulation of water prior to t/s opening and provides a easy path for air to escape. Get it up to 2000-2500 rpm with radiator cap handy. As temperature reaches 170F or so, you'll need to install the radiator cap. You'll see this necessary as the water begins to expand. Do not reduce engine rpm to idle speed until the cap is installed or turn engine off...........you'll have a real mess on your hands. It takes two people to do this right. I'd also jumper across the radiator fans to have them "on" during the initial warm up. Burp it a couple of times after cool down J(engine off) by opening upper radiator petcock when coolant temperature reaches about 170F and plenty of coolant in overflow tank. This allows air to escape and be replaced by water. Oil leak: I believe there is a plug (3/8" or so) that needs to be installed right above where the oil filter is installed. Keep us posted. John |
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| Howard |
Oct 16 2004, 05:26 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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Mazeltov! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 16 2004, 05:29 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
pics!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) scotts busy busting his balls makingit work!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) go scott!
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| skline |
Oct 16 2004, 05:45 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, it ran out of gas during the break in, will that make much difference? I just went up and got a 5 gallon can filled and am in the process of putting it in the tank. The temp seems to hold around 190 until it ran out of gas. It sure is responsive. The radiator and cooling system seem to be working ok, So far I have put about 5 gallons of antifreeze in the system and the recovery tank. There still may be some air in the system. I will get it all out eventually. I hooked up my gauges and the oil pressure stays around 75 and drops to 45 when it idles down. I can hardly wait to drive this thing. The throttle response is amazing. If it goes like it sounds, I am in for a hell of a ride. The first video I took of it at initial firing is about 17 meg, Joe came over and we did it again and its about 14 meg. If you have a site I can FTP these to, PM me and I will send them over.
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| Howard |
Oct 16 2004, 05:56 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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Open house at your place tomorrow?
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| John2kx |
Oct 16 2004, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 22-August 03 From: Augusta, Ga. Member No.: 1,066 |
QUOTE(skline @ Oct 16 2004, 03:45 PM) Well, it ran out of gas during the break in, will that make much difference? I just went up and got a 5 gallon can filled and am in the process of putting it in the tank. The temp seems to hold around 190 until it ran out of gas. It sure is responsive. The radiator and cooling system seem to be working ok, So far I have put about 5 gallons of antifreeze in the system and the recovery tank. There still may be some air in the system. I will get it all out eventually. I hooked up my gauges and the oil pressure stays around 75 and drops to 45 when it idles down. I can hardly wait to drive this thing. The throttle response is amazing. If it goes like it sounds, I am in for a hell of a ride. The first video I took of it at initial firing is about 17 meg, Joe came over and we did it again and its about 14 meg. If you have a site I can FTP these to, PM me and I will send them over. Scott, Your numbers look good. If it went above 190F after you ran out of gas, that is normal. Your oil pressure looks good. It will take some driving to get all the air out but just burp it like I explained after every drive for the next week or so and you'll be fine. If your running a carbon fibre clutch, baby it for the first 100 miles. As the guys at RH said, "drive it like grandma" during breakin. If not, you'll experience chatter. This one is hard to do with so much power under your foot but wise to follow. Sounds like a cold beer night! John |
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| skline |
Oct 16 2004, 06:10 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Sure, come on down. I will be working on it to get it road worthy.
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| skline |
Oct 16 2004, 06:18 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is a pic of the gauges at about 2500 RPM during break in, This is right before I shut it down. The fans ran for about 10 minutes after I shut it down, is that normal? I am glad they at least kick in when it gets up to 190. The temp gauge is connected to the engine, the fan thermostat is on the radiator. I wired it so the fans would stay on and cool after shut down. Should I do it differently? The oil leak from the filter is intermittent, sometimes it leaks, and sometimes it doesnt. I am going to have to get underneath it and figure this one out. The clutch is Kevlar from Kennedy as is the flywheel.
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