Finally Going Back together

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:02 am

Almost there John - any reason for putting it back in before refitting the MFI?

And yes, Charlotte's certainly missing the SWB car - separate thread to come on that in due course...

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:20 pm

Hi Ian

the throttle bodies are being built at the mo, they are S spec so will be put on when sorted.

Regards

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:55 pm

johnM wrote:the throttle bodies are being built at the mo, they are S spec so will be put on when sorted

Good to hear the're all getting done

I suspect you'll have your car running before mine John given your rapid recent progress - and I thought Barry worked quick

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:58 pm

James

Look forward to seeing how this runs. I think you need to run her in on a sunny day across the Ribblehead

sound good to me.

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:25 pm

The final throw, well nearly, Bob Watsons next week.

Put the the injector lines on yesterday, but before i did i just wanted to check that they were clean with no partial blockages, the lines had been plated (the wrong colour) previously and during this process they use and acid to clean the part before plating and if left once they are plated they can corrode internally which mine had done. I used a bike brake cable to push through it was very flexible and rigid enough to be fed through the pipe.

Next went on a pair of S spec throttle bodies you can see the different port size between the E spec and S spec bodies. The throttle bodies had been rebuilt with new bushes new rods and set up on a flow bench.

Here they are on the car with the injector line installed and the new plug leads on.

And finally the finished article, Looks good even if I do say so myself.

Last post will be once Bob has set the MFI up on his rolling road.

Regards

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:32 pm

Well done John - I'm assuming you've driven it home at this point?

Any initial thoughts or are you keeping your powder dry until Bob's done his stuff?

Looks like a nice job btw

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:53 pm

Hi Ian yep its in its own bed for the first time in 4 months or so, I was reasonably gentle with it on the way home, Mike can only set the MFI up with the engine unloaded as he has no dyno so its not perfect, its rich on the bottom rack and has the odd cough and splutter but it clears its self at 3500 to 4000 RPM as it comes onto the top rack and then it pulls quite nicely and very smoothly, I haven’t revved it too hard yet so still more to come but it defiantly feels more eager that it did

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:51 pm

Great work John, looking great

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Thanks for the refresher course.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:03 pm

johnM wrote: I used a bike brake cable to push through it was very flexible and rigid enough to be fed through the pipe.

Please discourage Mike from using his bike the next few weeks!!!!

Bert

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:21 am

Looks great John.

Whats the next project ?

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:32 am

Bert, Mike's got as many bike bits as porsche bits, any way who needs brakes

Well the next project might just be trying to remember who my missis is, I have spent so much time on my car she feels like a new girl friend

. Julie keeps asking, what are you doing in my house! and the kids are hiding behind the curtains every time I come in, the dog hasnt stopped barking at me and the list of house jobs is endless.

John S · Post by **John S** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:41 am

Hi John,

thanks for the informative thread. Just wondering if there is a 'pulling the engine apart' thread that proceeds this one, or one that explains your chosen path for parts used ect.

Cheers

John

MBEngineering · Post by **MBEngineering** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:42 am

HI John S
There should be a "strip & rebuild" coming up shortly, John has some "what happend befor" photos, if he has not lost them. due to damage.

regards mike

impmad2000 · Post by **impmad2000** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:37 am

John S wrote:Hi John,

thanks for the informative thread. Just wondering if there is a 'pulling the engine apart' thread that proceeds this one, or one that explains your chosen path for parts used ect.

Cheers

John

Here

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewto ... 52&start=0
Cheers
Tim

John S · Post by **John S** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 2:31 am

Please excuse the clumsy reply as I am yet to understand how to use the 'quote' feature in posts

Mike, yes I'd like to see those pics and read/learn more about the effects of the S mods incorporated into this engine.

Tim, thanks for that link. I bet you can't wait to complete your engine( well the whole project really) I am looking forward with interest to see what coices you'll make at the next step of your engine build.

Cheers

John