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[hawk]

Havnt had a close look but it does feel a bit loose on top of the dizzy come to think of it. Will check it out during the week.

[hawk]

Picked up some kingswood engine pipes today. Passengers side fits perfectly but drivers side is all wrong. Its a real pain

[hawk]

Have had a big think and it wont be ready for the move. Just too much to do and no money. Exhaust wont be done in time and without an exhaust I cant get it running right. Also while I was under it I noticed the box has a few bad leaks. Not to menion rwgo is due on it.

[hawk]

Well the inlet manifold was leaking water into the oil so re did that and still not running right only thing I havnt tried yet is the dizzy and dizzy cap.

[Bigfella237]

Any chance of cobbling an exhaust together from second-hand bits?

 

Engine pipes would be the hardest to find but if you've got a MIG or TIG the rest shouldn't be too difficult, any exhaust shops nearby that you can dumpster-dive?

[hawk]

Cant yet was gonna take it to an exhaust shop when its running better. Its driving me nuts that I cant sort out the issues.

[Potta]

Yeah I hear ya mate, ts frustrating when you're nearly there but a couple of little things are holding you back.

 

Keep at it mate, you'll get there.

[EunUCh]

^ that's a bloody good offer there hawk,one thing i have found out in life is that after jumping off the deep end and popping up for a breath expecting to drown on the next downward run is too take the hand of help graciously before going under again...if you know what i mean...

[SmacT]

^^Good advice EunUCh - I have had one of those months on my car, and was ready to pack it away until 2027. A mate stepped in, gave me a hand on the stuff I am trying to do that's way beyond me and it's full steam ahead again! Keep at it Hawk and the offer from LS1 Taxi is pretty cool - (good onya!).

[GMHAz]

I agree as well, if I was in your shoes Hawk I'd be taking up LS1 Taxi's offer in a heartbeat but if it's to much hassle to get your car there send Daz a PM you may be able to troubleshoot the issues over the phone or pics and video's.

[hawk]

Cheers guys and daz has even offered to trailer it to melbourne for me. Top bloke and I will be in contact with him very soon. The people on this forum are amazing thanks for all the encouragement.

[Mort]

Two thumbs up for you Daz, glad someone is around to help Steve out, fingers crossed you can get it sorted with him and it hits the road sometime soon.

 

Steve looking forward to knowing what the problem is/was.

[hawk]

Thanks and hopefully its something simple.

[hawk]

Sometimes it is the little things. Did the points and condenser and off it goes. Not quite right still but enough. Points may need a little more adjusting as with the timing.

Also a big thanks to daz who is trailering it to melbourne for me next weekend.

[hawk]

Thanks sounds good.


Couldnt resist and drove it to the exhaust shop for a quote then on to work haha. Got it booked in monday to have it done if I have enought cash left aside.

Bonet needs a lot of adjusting still too.

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[hawk]

exhaust is done for now. can hear how the car runs a lot better now.

adjusted the timing more and the idle mixture screws.

 

either the box, thrust bearing or clutch is a bit noisy. as I take off it kind of feels like the clutch is slipping a bit not sure yet though ill adjust it more soon.

[Potta]

More go pedal, you'll be fine!

Well done and congrats mate, it's amazing what a deadline can help you get done!

[hawk]

cheers couldn't have done it without everyone heres encouragement and help.

 

went to a bit of a show and cruise tonight which was good.

 

starting to make a new list of things it needs:

clutch is slipping so new clutch needed

air cleaner

thrust bearing to be safe

fix the leaks in the box

mount some sort of shifter boot to stop the cold air and noise

wire up the wiper motor and heater fan.

 

 

 

 

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[Mort]

Top job Steve, car is looking good.

 

The major hurdle is out of the way now, drive the wheels off it and fix the little things as they come along.

 

Happy motoring young fella.

[Ice]

Good onya. Daz for helping the young bloke out big thumbs up mate