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> nditiz1's mediocre 6 conversion, SOLD at auction, off to a new home
nditiz1
post Sep 8 2021, 10:52 AM
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Getting down to crunch time with so much still to do.

I have been putting off welding the last little piece, I think I need to get that in by tomorrow so I can put in the seals and start to move the engine into its resting place. I have been working on tuning the engine with Al and odds and ends. The front end is pretty much squared away with the tank back in and new fuel lines running up to it. My driver turn signal has some grounding issue or an issue with the holder that is making a bad connection. It works but only on the low circuit not the brighter one.

I have the new GT gauges almost fully in. The speedo was not touched, but the 10k tach is in and all wired up. It should work with the EDIS as I used one from a 74 and it had no problems with the signal. I needed to run a wire for the oil temp. I ended up using the console gauge temp wire for oil pressure. They final wiring will be done once the engine is in. I got the last hole cut for the oil tank and will begin to move it over in a day or 2.

Bucket list of things that are still lingering with 2 weeks and 2 days to go:

Install engine tin
Install oil tank
Install clutch
Install transmission
Hook up accelerator and clutch cable
Cut last plate to be welded in
weld in last plate
Install rear calipers
Bleed brakes
Run wires for ECU in trunk
Install engine mount
Install engine seal
Install engine
Run oil lines
Install fuel filter/fuel pump/fuel lines in engine bay
Install seats and backpad

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post Sep 9 2021, 05:41 AM
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Hi Nick - looking good. You're probably too busy to answer but if not too busy, can you please tell me what fuel injectors you are using on your triumph itb's? Also, I'm chasing an aluminium fuel rail to replace one of my plastic ones - you don't have one left over by any chance?

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post Sep 11 2021, 11:27 PM
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Hey Dave, I'll have to check with Al from X-Factory, not sure which ones were put in.

Update time - I'm 2 days behind schedule. I have not started to move the engine into the bay as I'm still trying to tune the non load. Hopefully another day I should have it. I start to here a tapping coming from the 1/2/3 side as the engine warms. Might need to double check the valves. If all good then, maybe it will go away...or hopefully its not harmful.

The last bit of welding is done (for now - this car is a shit box). This might become just a track car, even though I don't race. That's ok it has enough bling to cover up all the eye sores. Like this:

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Major things that need to be done this week

-Trans to engine - don't forget clutch
-Install oil tank
-Run oil lines
-Hook up all wiring
-Install fuel pump
-Hook up cables (speedo, clutch, throttle)

If I can have the engine running in the car by Thursday I'm in pretty decent shape. Big IF
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post Sep 13 2021, 10:04 AM
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QUOTE(nditiz1 @ Sep 12 2021, 01:27 AM) *

Hey Dave, I'll have to check with Al from X-Factory, not sure which ones were put in.

Update time - I'm 2 days behind schedule. I have not started to move the engine into the bay as I'm still trying to tune the non load. Hopefully another day I should have it. I start to here a tapping coming from the 1/2/3 side as the engine warms. Might need to double check the valves. If all good then, maybe it will go away...or hopefully its not harmful.

The last bit of welding is done (for now - this car is a shit box). This might become just a track car, even though I don't race. That's ok it has enough bling to cover up all the eye sores. Like this:

GT Gauges
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-18763-1631424465.1.jpg)

Major things that need to be done this week

-Trans to engine - don't forget clutch
-Install oil tank
-Run oil lines
-Hook up all wiring
-Install fuel pump
-Hook up cables (speedo, clutch, throttle)

If I can have the engine running in the car by Thursday I'm in pretty decent shape. Big IF

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Go Go Go!!!! cheering you on while trying to get mine going too.
lots to do to get it going before this weekend and get some seat time in to break it in before we leave.

clean those grounds well and get them all hooked up properly - last time i had the motor out and put it back in after paint i didnt have proper ground at the fuel pump, so it took a while to figure that out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

hope to see you there.
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post Sep 13 2021, 11:43 AM
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GT Gauges looking good!! Getting close......

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post Sep 13 2021, 01:15 PM
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Make sure you put the lower oil line on the tank before you put the tank in the fender
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post Sep 13 2021, 03:10 PM
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Thanks Perry. I put the fitting on, but did not think to attach the hose.
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post Sep 14 2021, 12:56 PM
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Oil tank in!
Trans mated!
Let's get this bitch installed!

Run oil lines - partially done
Run wires for ECU - partially done
Engine tin - partially done
Engine seal installed
Backpad installed
Engine mount installed
Install engine
Connect drive shafts
Connect shift linkage
Tune.....

The engine is leaking a bit of oil while running. I think it is the camshaft seal. It was either not installed correctly or it is something else. A 20 minute run probably drops about a tablespoon. That is a project for winter, trying to get this down the road.

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post Sep 16 2021, 02:45 PM
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And then there was a 6. Engine is bolted in. I made my goal of having it in a week before the fest. Still plenty to do.

Hook up fuel lines
Hook up all wires
Mount main ECU
Connect throttle
Connect drive shafts
Connect clutch cable
Connect speedo cable
Fix E brake - nope not this one, in gear it is
Install shifter linkage
Install muffler
Install seat, maybe 2

Drive and tune

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post Sep 16 2021, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(nditiz1 @ Sep 16 2021, 01:45 PM) *

And then there was a 6. Engine is bolted in. I made my goal of having it in a week before the fest. Still plenty to do.

Hook up fuel lines
Hook up all wires
Mount main ECU
Connect throttle
Connect drive shafts
Connect clutch cable
Connect speedo cable
Fix E brake - nope not this one, in gear it is
Install shifter linkage
Install muffler
Install seat, maybe 2

Drive and tune

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Take a look at your trans mounting hardware. It's not correct. That big cup washer goes on top of the trans ear.
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post Sep 16 2021, 06:16 PM
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Come on @Luke M why do you have to point these things out, lol. Ok let me check factorial pics for the correct mounting. I only put it back in the way it came out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Sep 17 2021, 06:51 AM
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Looks amazing! Great progress. I had my trans hardware upside down for about 8 months and had no idea... you aren't alone.
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post Sep 17 2021, 07:17 AM
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nice work!!
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post Sep 17 2021, 07:28 AM
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Fast work Nick! Getting there.
Trans mounts should be this way…..


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post Sep 17 2021, 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the support guys

Axles reconnected
Clutch cable installed (need to adjust)
Speedo cable installed
Bracket made to offset linkage more than PMS - installed
Oil lines made and routed/installed

Onto the wiring
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post Sep 17 2021, 12:11 PM
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Nice work, that is a sick engine!

It is going to sound awesome with those ITBs... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Good luck getting it all sorted out.

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post Sep 17 2021, 01:32 PM
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Go Nick! Go Nick! Go Nick!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like some midnight oil will be burned.

Did you get the calipers?
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post Sep 17 2021, 02:10 PM
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Thanks Perry I did. They are on, bled, and adjusted.

If I can get it all wired up tonight I'm in great shape.
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post Sep 19 2021, 05:27 PM
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Engine is installed.

Wiring is complete.

Lost all the gears - fixed that with Dr Evils post.

Clutch adjusted.

Rear wheels back on.

VW VDO fuel gauge installed.

Need to install at least 1 seat.

She's finally a runner in the car.

Almost ready for its first voyage under a different power plant since last year. Need to tune under load and take it on a 3 hr trip to ensure no bugs.

Got 3 days left...
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Engine is installed.

Wiring is complete.

Lost all the gears - fixed that with Dr Evils post.

Clutch adjusted.

Rear wheels back on.

VW VDO fuel gauge installed.

Need to install at least 1 seat.

She's finally a runner in the car.

Almost ready for its first voyage under a different power plant since last year. Need to tune under load and take it on a 3 hr trip to ensure no bugs.

Got 3 days left...

Are you driving it to Okteenerfest?
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