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| mikey |
 Jan 23 2007, 09:42 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None  |
I fired up the 6er for the first time this afternoon! After 5+ years of working on this thing it's finally running - and no major engine parts fell out onto the floor. Oil pressure came right up and the generator light immediately went out. It sputtered to life after twisting the distributor clockwise a bit.
It won't idle below about 1200 RPM yet and I have a minor oil leak I have to figure out. It's probably the oil line near the right cam cover. I took video clip of the engine running and will post it if I can figure out how. All in all it was a very satisfying day in the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| TonyAKAVW |
Jan 23 2007, 09:46 PM
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That's my ride. Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
Congrats!!! Firing up an engine the first time is one of those satisfying moments in life.
-Tony |
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| McMark |
Jan 23 2007, 09:54 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Mike, I was just thinking of emailing you to see how things were going. Glad to hear the good news.
Send the video clip to me: (IMG:http://www.paintandmetal.com/email.gif) |
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| mikey |
Jan 23 2007, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 23 2007, 07:54 PM)  Mike, I was just thinking of emailing you to see how things were going. Glad to hear the good news. Send the video clip to me: (IMG:http://www.paintandmetal.com/email.gif) I'll do that Mark. I have a bunch of restoration pics to add to my blog too. |
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| Borderline |
Jan 23 2007, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 3,577 Region Association: Northern California |
Congratulations!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) did you get all the accelerator pumps squirting?
Sorry i couldn't stay for the big event! Your car looks fantastic and with that 6 you're gonna love driving it. 5 years? I'm definately not that patient. congratulations see you at the WCC? |
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| mikey |
Jan 23 2007, 11:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Borderline @ Jan 23 2007, 09:02 PM) Congratulations!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) did you get all the accelerator pumps squirting? Sorry i couldn't stay for the big event! Your car looks fantastic and with that 6 you're gonna love driving it. 5 years? I'm definately not that patient. congratulations see you at the WCC? We started the engine about 20 minutes after you left. I got all 6 accellerator pumps cleared with brake cleaner. Definitely will try to drive it to the WCC! |
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| mikey |
Jan 23 2007, 11:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(TonyAKAVW @ Jan 23 2007, 07:46 PM) Congrats!!! Firing up an engine the first time is one of those satisfying moments in life. -Tony Thanks Tony! I'm going to be in Redondo next month. Is Vasek Polak still there? |
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| Scott-thundercat |
Jan 24 2007, 12:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 7,049 |
i know that feeling! although after only 3 months- and not with a 6 either... but damn does it feel rewarding! makes it all worth it!
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