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Trevor Jessie
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Finally got around to connecting the exhaust and firing up the Midget (it has been sitting for a few years).
Didn't want to start at first (seemed to get no spark). I double checked the static timing and it was OK. Firing order OK ... wait! I had the correct order, but was off by one position on the distributor. So it should fire now ... nope! What the heck? Started double checking... Argg when I switch the plug wires around I accidentally pulled the low tension wire off the coil. Now it should fire! Vrooom.
It started and ran iddling at 2000. Oil pressure shot up and the temperature hit 185 in a few minutes then the t-stat opened and the engine came up to operating temperature. Checked for leaks and was going to adjust the carbs, but too many fumes in the garage. I'll let the garage clear out and then set the carbs.
This is the engine that was originally in the Midget, but then was put in the Sprite with the SC, and is now back in the Midget with dual SUs. Eventually, I hope to fuel inject it and turbocharge.
Anyway, after I get the carbs sorted it will be on to bleeding the clutch and checking the brakes. Then testing the transmission and replacing any leaking seals (like the rear end pinion seal)
Didn't want to start at first (seemed to get no spark). I double checked the static timing and it was OK. Firing order OK ... wait! I had the correct order, but was off by one position on the distributor. So it should fire now ... nope! What the heck? Started double checking... Argg when I switch the plug wires around I accidentally pulled the low tension wire off the coil. Now it should fire! Vrooom.
It started and ran iddling at 2000. Oil pressure shot up and the temperature hit 185 in a few minutes then the t-stat opened and the engine came up to operating temperature. Checked for leaks and was going to adjust the carbs, but too many fumes in the garage. I'll let the garage clear out and then set the carbs.
This is the engine that was originally in the Midget, but then was put in the Sprite with the SC, and is now back in the Midget with dual SUs. Eventually, I hope to fuel inject it and turbocharge.
Anyway, after I get the carbs sorted it will be on to bleeding the clutch and checking the brakes. Then testing the transmission and replacing any leaking seals (like the rear end pinion seal)
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