Installed the hood and bumpers and did some more tuning to the MPS. Then out for state inspection and alignment and we are ready to drive.
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I had set up the MPS using the figures for a 037 MPS on Anders site. This ended up being Waaay too lean for my engine configuration. I was obsessing over getting the readings accurate when I happened to call Chris Foley to ask about another thing and mentioned this. He told me to just back out the inner screw 1 turn or more. Since my previous adjustments were like a few degrees at a time one full turn seemed crazy.. But hey what do I know….
I went 1 ¼ turns for good measure and got a mixture that was too rich. Good, change in the right direction.
One more adjustment and I think its PERFECT. I don’t even want to touch it again.
Great AFR numbers cruising and the head temps are right where they should be. It’s a little rich on start-up with AFR at around 10.8 – 11.2 and doesn’t idle real smooth, but after about two miles it warms up enough to be in the low 13s. and idles nice then, I’m fine with that.
Did my first oil change from the Brad Penn break in oil at 450 mile and put in Brad Penn 20-50. I now have 675 miles on the rebuilt engine and it runs great.
Got the new carpet installed and the rest of the interior. Replacing all the door seals and new door panels from 914Rubber.
Could not be happier, I am driving it a good bit and had forgotten how much fun it was. The motorcycles will be getting jealous.
I still have a couple little things to do, like the rear valence which I will be putting on, and getting a radio hooked up. But for now…
I am calling it DONE. !!!
It took just over four years to get from something that for most would be a lost cause and just a parts car to something that turns heads anytime I drive it.
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