Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Update- Rumble in the G

Well, I know it's been a while since I've posted, but that's not to say I've not been busy. I fabricated an alternator mount for the 1-wire on the new 010 block after installing the motor. I did have a few minor issues with this install - water in the oil! I tracked it down to an improperly installed and/or faulty set of manifold gaskets - and have since corrected the leak. She runs now! 

Oil pressure is 20 at idle, and ramps up by 10 for each 1000 rpm. Vacuum is at 12 or 13 at idle. Idle is set to around 700rpm, and that gear drive sounds pretty cool (but I don't know if I'll keep it).

I decided to 'use whatcha got' on the exhaust- and once complete, there will be four harley slip-ons (baffles punched out) hanging out under the rear bumper. I'm using 2" pipe. I should have gone with 2 1/4, but that's what I had on hand.
I've also completed the engine bay wiring harness - I need only to pick up a few weatherpack connectors to pass the wires through the firewall properly.

I'm quite pleased with the progress so far.