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[scoticus]

right
but the engine back together today

iv had a change of plan, the car is being put back on the road A S A P.. the paint job will be done next year some time.. probs spring/summer

so, engine back together.. coil connected, petrol put in tank.. NO FIRE!! the engine is turning, but not starting..

iv given up!!

[miniman retford]

No dont give up ! You got a spark at the plugs, fuel at the carb ?

[scoticus]

got fuel at the carb.. it stunk the car out

not sure about a spark, but i cant figure out why there wouldnt be a spark, everything is connected up correctly..

ill ask dad where the spark plug tool is when he gets home, see if there is a spark...

what else could it be

its had the obviouse replaced not so long ago.. coil, points, condenser.. new HT leads

[miniman retford]

If you have a spare plug try it in each lead against the block see if it sparks !

[scoticus]

Tried the plugs, they all spark.

i dont think there is enough petrol gettin to the carb

VERY GOOD NEWS.... the insurance money is sorted.. so i just need to put him through the MOT and tax him.. then he will be back...

OK so he wont be finished.. but i really dont care about that!!

just made my list of "to do`s"

here it is

Put engine back together.. Done
put exhuast back on
finish front end
arches
sort brakes, the pedal goes straight to the floor
bumpers
dash board
reg plate for front
seats put back in place
electrics.. head lights, indicators, clear side lights as mine are blue at the mo
seat belts (if i can find them)
paint the front red, (ish)
remove hazard light switch
fit a horn

the brake lights are staying on now, i dont know why either... thatll get sorted this week
and my brilliant neighbough just gave me some carpet FREE so that will go in too


He might not look good when hes back on the road, but pretty can wait untill the spring.

oh, and when he has passed the MOT im going to take the arches off, and lower him more on the rear

that is all for now, ill keep the posts coming over the next week or so

SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW

[dezshearer]

If you've got spark and petrol in the carb... make sure you timing is right!

Also, if you tried to start it, and it didn't go, but still turned over, your spark plugs will be soaking wet.

Take them all out, let them dry, and then figure out the timing!

[scoticus]

good times people

been working on him all day today, got a fair bit done

polished the new rocker box cover.. picked it up for £5 at newark yesterday

smoothed out the scuttle
smoothed the bonnet
smoothed the boot
and the passenger door, and put it back in place

also fitted clear bulbs to the head lights, and re-wierd one of them

and as you can see, iv covered the bear metal, with a lot of primer lol

had such a good day today

pictures for you lovely people

rocker cover before polishing, not got one for "after"


front side,


front


SMOOOOOTH


and again


he has a dooor!!


how he looks now, nearly there


Oh and does this belong to anyone on here?

[luiji89]

looking dude keep it up

toby

[scoticus]

thanks toby

[miniman retford]

Yay soon be back on the road Scott

[scoticus]

yepyep!!

not be long now Nige

AHHH you gt the 100th post!! lol

[miniman retford]

yepyep!!

not be long now Nige

AHHH you gt the 100th post!! lol

Glad you saved it for someone special

[scoticus]

haha,


it was all planned that way!! lol

[danny2009]

looking really good mate, no more rust nice solid mini

[scoticus]

yeah man,

Brake lights sorted, they no longer stay on .. happy bunny

and, my rear heated window works