Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
didnt paint the starter motor :rasp:
and all the earthing points (gearbox strap, etc) have been sanded back to bare fresh metal today as i was connecting them :dapprove:
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
yep^, and yeah its charged, also got the blue valver running with jump leads connected to the battery, so technically its the most power its ever going to get...
I had sparks coming from the bay at one point, so I thought something must be shorting...removed one of the...
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
currently just failing at getting it started....got the pump priming etc, but starter motor just gives off a loud CLICK on cranking, and dosent turn over....
tried the usual hitting with hammer, etc
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
Well its all in place, rad fitted, hoses on, wiring in (mostly) etc etc....just cant get the fuel lines to fit on the valver end as of the moment....so there is no news as of yet :(
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
you seem to love the wiring grommet, why dont you lend it for a night, maybe you could use it ;)
and for the rest of the normal people, im gona turn it over shortly!
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
come and lift it onto the trailer? only on two wheels ftl...
off to renault in a sec though, to give brun more of my monies, lol
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
172 manifold was left as standard, then i cut the downpipe off the standard 172 cat (ph2 cat though iirc, ph1 has two seperate cats or something?)
then got a 2.5" bore decat (same as downpipe bore) and cut one flange off....then welded a short piece on, in the correct...
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
Day 177
not much today, rain stopped play...downpipe + exhaust fully fitted. Adjusted the downpipe length so the exhaust fitted nicely, the downpipe fits through the subframe/bulkhead with room to spare both sides, and meets straight up with the exhaust.
All that needs...