Stephenvenning
Gold Member
UPDATE:
Another big milestone has been reached in this project, the engine is running! Oh it sounds so nice, much more meaty sound out of the 197.
Anyway, today started off with prepping the car for engine start. First on the list was to first re-connect the callipers and bleed them. They really finish of the hub assembly they were bled with ATE racing fluid, followed by a thorough washing with soapy water to remove any brake fluid residue. The ABS sensors were connected back up and the brake line bracket secured to the hub (This will be painted this week).
Next job was to temporarily attach the header tank as I havent got enough tube to locate it in its final position. I poured neat antifreeze in and then diluted with water, there is still alot of air in the system but Ill bleed that out next weekend when the car is out of the garage and can be idled for a long period of time without intoxicating me.
Now came the moment of truth. The fuel pump sender plug was removed and the engine was cranked over for 1 minute to prime the engine with oil. The oil level was now checked and topped up accordingly. Now was time to connect up the plug and go for a live start. 10 seconds of craning and it started to splutter into life, but then I had to stop due to a leaking fuel fitting, that was tightened up and i gave it another go. First go and it fired up sounds really purposeful but that may be because the downpipe is not connected to the cat back connected so it is bloody loud!
Anyway Ill let the pictures and videos do the talking. Plan is to be driving it next weekend and start running it in.
Video 1:
http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/s...-99A932820906_zpsgoti6jux.mp4.html?sort=3&o=8
Video 2:
http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/s...-89692A97D353_zpsfitbofql.mp4.html?sort=3&o=7
Thanks guys
Another big milestone has been reached in this project, the engine is running! Oh it sounds so nice, much more meaty sound out of the 197.
Anyway, today started off with prepping the car for engine start. First on the list was to first re-connect the callipers and bleed them. They really finish of the hub assembly they were bled with ATE racing fluid, followed by a thorough washing with soapy water to remove any brake fluid residue. The ABS sensors were connected back up and the brake line bracket secured to the hub (This will be painted this week).
Next job was to temporarily attach the header tank as I havent got enough tube to locate it in its final position. I poured neat antifreeze in and then diluted with water, there is still alot of air in the system but Ill bleed that out next weekend when the car is out of the garage and can be idled for a long period of time without intoxicating me.
Now came the moment of truth. The fuel pump sender plug was removed and the engine was cranked over for 1 minute to prime the engine with oil. The oil level was now checked and topped up accordingly. Now was time to connect up the plug and go for a live start. 10 seconds of craning and it started to splutter into life, but then I had to stop due to a leaking fuel fitting, that was tightened up and i gave it another go. First go and it fired up sounds really purposeful but that may be because the downpipe is not connected to the cat back connected so it is bloody loud!
Anyway Ill let the pictures and videos do the talking. Plan is to be driving it next weekend and start running it in.
Video 1:
http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/s...-99A932820906_zpsgoti6jux.mp4.html?sort=3&o=8
Video 2:
http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/s...-89692A97D353_zpsfitbofql.mp4.html?sort=3&o=7
Thanks guys
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