They're painted and installed. Nothing fancy and had to see, but they're there. I'll paint the signs after we do the theme paint, which is coming much later.
Looks like I need to set the timing starting with setting TDC on the engine. That should fix any firing problems we're having.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A frustrating night
The Celica is back in the garage! It's near the tools, out of the elements and under the lights. I was hoping that combination would allow us to really knock some things off the list, but it was not a fruitful session. Thanks to Eric for devoting more time to the car. He definitely keeps me focused and working on the important stuff.
Well, we tried to get the fuel delivery sorted last night. I think we've got all the hoses in place. We are able to pump fuel into a container and the carb bowl has fuel in it, but the engine won't fire up. I pulled plug #1 and it's getting spark. I've already gotten a recommendation to check the rest of the plugs, compression and timing. I have to see if I can dig up a compression tester. I was going to say nothing's changed, but I did add the concentric gear for the fuel pump. I wonder if I borked the timing when I did that? I'll check that first, then compression and plugs.
We did mount the tow hooks to the hold down plates on the car. They're painted safety orange and ready to be remounted when they dry. So, I guess we did accomplish one thing.
Well, we tried to get the fuel delivery sorted last night. I think we've got all the hoses in place. We are able to pump fuel into a container and the carb bowl has fuel in it, but the engine won't fire up. I pulled plug #1 and it's getting spark. I've already gotten a recommendation to check the rest of the plugs, compression and timing. I have to see if I can dig up a compression tester. I was going to say nothing's changed, but I did add the concentric gear for the fuel pump. I wonder if I borked the timing when I did that? I'll check that first, then compression and plugs.
We did mount the tow hooks to the hold down plates on the car. They're painted safety orange and ready to be remounted when they dry. So, I guess we did accomplish one thing.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Phase 1: Move more heavy stuff around
In preparation for spending more time on the Celica, I'm cleaning out all the Datsun 620 stuff. I know, it's a sad day, but it's time has come. I would rather concentrate my limited time on building the Celica, instead of building the Celica and the Datsun. I think I will be able to recoup most of my money I've put into the Datsun. I've already sold the tailgate and doors.
Anyways, the first phase is to get the bed and cab back on the frame. The second phase is to call the scrapper. The forth phase is profit.
Part of the glorious first phase. (Moving this and a piano this weekend has killed my back.)
Anyways, the first phase is to get the bed and cab back on the frame. The second phase is to call the scrapper. The forth phase is profit.
Part of the glorious first phase. (Moving this and a piano this weekend has killed my back.)
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