|
|
|
|
|
|
Here's that video I promised in you want to really hear it cranking...
As Dad said when I called him with an update, at least the amount of cranking it has gotten will have sorted out the cobwebs, and not under load.
|
| |
Last Edit: Jul 3, 2016 21:15:48 GMT by craigrk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
So near, yet so far.....
Good to see your boy out there with you.
I am looking forward to him building that Steam Punk themed scooter.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yes, but at least I'm now managing to work on it, which is more than half the fun... Good to see your boy out there with you. I am looking forward to him building that Steam Punk themed scooter. Yes, he's a good lad. Now that scooter, well that'll need a whole new thread! |
| |
|
|
fer4l
Posted a lot
Testing
Posts: 1,497
Club RR Member Number: 73
|
|
|
|
From the rhythm of the cranking it sounds really close to going - and to like choke Good luck and keep us posted!  Cheers Matt |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
From the rhythm of the cranking it sounds really close to going - and to like choke Good luck and keep us posted! Cheers Matt Yep, really sounded close didn't it. Well, as I said, having been asleep for 36 years this beauty obviously wanted some real careful handling. I tinkered some more and managed to break one of the plug ones (I'll post some pictures of these later, they're dead on their feet), and then I called my favourite mechanic (Dad back in South Africa) and had a chat. With dad's advice ringing in my ears I went to work, and on getting home tonight I couldn't wait to get out to the garage. Here's a compilation of the result. If you want to see some more, this video is a bit longer... The story behind the above will be updated in later instalments... |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Congratulations, it sounds remarkably well and smooth for an engine of that age that has spent so long stood. Was it making decent oil pressure?
|
| |
|
|
fer4l
Posted a lot
Testing
Posts: 1,497
Club RR Member Number: 73
|
|
|
|
Top banana! Look forward to hearing what Dad's trick was! Cheers Matt |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just bloody awesome Craig.
Bit like Frankenstein......
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Congratulations, it sounds remarkably well and smooth for an engine of that age that has spent so long stood. Was it making decent oil pressure? Thanks!! Sorry about the delay, I needed to get a pic to show you. A bit difficult to make out, gauges need cleaning and maybe new decals. Oil pressure looks good, as does generator charging the 6-volt system.  |
| |
Last Edit: Jul 6, 2016 22:54:37 GMT by craigrk: typo
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I hope you,are going to share a Google image or two of just where you were "working" tonight Craig.
I am purple with positive envy.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I hope you,are going to share a Google image or two of just where you were "working" tonight Craig. I am purple with positive envy. You should be. Instead of Chevy time today, I had to "work". This was the view from the "office".  I was invited to dinner by a supplier to discuss tech trends in the industry. The venue was the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard. The above picture was taken from the 34th floor, just after Portugal scored their 2nd goal. |
| |
|
|
mattiwagon
Part of things
Just got a work truck
Posts: 445 
|
|
|
|
|
Nice!
|
| |
If they cant be nice f**k em!
84 low t25 panel 1.9td beige and rust combo
97 Goped Bigfoot G260RC with clutch conversion
97 Impreza turbo 2000 builders wagon 76k sold
04 Fabia vRs 50mpg pocket rocket
04 battered T5 pickup in blue!
Chainsaws lotsa Chainsaws
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I assume you mean the dinner and the view. Absolutely. Worth every penny and then some (well, I didn't actually spend anything, even the train ticket will be expensed  ). And to be fair, I didn't even pay the price of boring company, the company was great too and the chat interesting... (Cars were mentioned...) |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The story behind the above will be updated in later instalments... In case you're wondering, I haven't forgotten this promise to provide more details later. Family life and work means most time for proper updates is likely to happen on weekends. So you rather looked out of the window than witnessing Wales burrying their biggest dream! You´re a gentleman!  btw. don´t be surprised if I contact you soon via pm to ask you something about a certain tech trend, as Rian gave me a hint you might be THE MAN to ask... More than happy to indulge in discussions on other topics. I have all kinds of varied interests (too many with too little time in the day) and will happily bore anyone with my knowledge if they want. Fire away. Speaking of other interests, eclectic tastes, etc, I won this on Ebay on Monday for the grand sum of £31. A colleague who lives near the seller then volunteered to collect it, which he did last night while I was "working" and will be dropping it at my place tonight after work. A virtual beer to anyone who can guess it's purpose (PS: It's broken, so won't work as fridge, hence the price)  |
| |
|
|
mattiwagon
Part of things
Just got a work truck
Posts: 445
|
|
|
|
|
Display cabinet??
|
| |
If they cant be nice f**k em!
84 low t25 panel 1.9td beige and rust combo
97 Goped Bigfoot G260RC with clutch conversion
97 Impreza turbo 2000 builders wagon 76k sold
04 Fabia vRs 50mpg pocket rocket
04 battered T5 pickup in blue!
Chainsaws lotsa Chainsaws
|
|
logicaluk
Posted a lot
Every days a school day round here
Posts: 1,373
|
|
|
|
|
Tool cabinet
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hmmmmmm.......  ? I think you need to show them the other one in a cryptic way...... Maybe build up the suspenders a bit. You know...? Layer by layer. |
| |
Last Edit: Jul 7, 2016 15:12:22 GMT by grizz
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wow, if I get grizz right, that will be a really large 3. p.....r - btw. the topic I want to contact you about! Wrong, this has a very different purpose, but I see a sudden trend developing. Patience grasshopper.... |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I'm afraid not, but my wife would love that... |
| |
|
|
|
|
).
?