Jim_Gruber
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I got brakes fixed issue was missing Clevis Pin connecting the Brake Pedal to the brake rod. in fact found the missing Clevis Pin under the brake return spring in the Pedal Box . Suspect he installed the pin and simply forgot a cotton pin is needed in there. Brakes are really squeaky new drums, new shoes to bed in lots of noise and not very effective stopping yet, and car pulls to the left under braking, but Bugsy will at least stop YEAH a hurdle overcome.
Engine, fires right up with a bit of choke. Came up to operating temps and feels like it has some power. Max speeds only to about 35 but I cranked him up to 5,500 in second gear and there is power under the bonnet.
Thumping when shifting from the rear end. I don't think it's the driveshaft U Joint after I eliminated one noise with the muffler knocking against things. I had several times where the driveshaft I could feel bang against the tranny tunnel and the rear end felt like it was not tightened down properly. Really felt squirrelly so I kept speed under control.Tomorrow I go through and start with Motor Mounts and work my way to the back and figure out what is loose and was not tightened down properly. It could be anything but will start with the big bolts and work my way around.
Next Step - Getting Seat Belts installed
Figuring out why Generator Lamp is on all of the time, could be generator polarity as this engine was out of the car and was well painted at least. Not sure if original engine or not. Likely not as this has a Cooper S Big Valve Head on it. Or it could be one based on the Casting Number. Twin S2's , a Header with a pretty large pipe on it, and lumpy sounding cam make me think it may indeed have a Big Valve Head installed.
Straighten out front Right Turn signals, I reconnected all 7 wires but something is miswired.as L Turn Signal works but Right does not.
Then get out and drive. Get the brakes bedded in and readjust. Need a different muffler. The one on there is so frigging loud it is really obnoxious. Need to go to see if I can score at the local Harley Shop one of those Bullet Shaped Mufflers off of a Sportster.
The important thing is he's alive and driving. YEAH, YEAH. YEAH!!!!!!!!
Engine, fires right up with a bit of choke. Came up to operating temps and feels like it has some power. Max speeds only to about 35 but I cranked him up to 5,500 in second gear and there is power under the bonnet.
Thumping when shifting from the rear end. I don't think it's the driveshaft U Joint after I eliminated one noise with the muffler knocking against things. I had several times where the driveshaft I could feel bang against the tranny tunnel and the rear end felt like it was not tightened down properly. Really felt squirrelly so I kept speed under control.Tomorrow I go through and start with Motor Mounts and work my way to the back and figure out what is loose and was not tightened down properly. It could be anything but will start with the big bolts and work my way around.
Next Step - Getting Seat Belts installed
Figuring out why Generator Lamp is on all of the time, could be generator polarity as this engine was out of the car and was well painted at least. Not sure if original engine or not. Likely not as this has a Cooper S Big Valve Head on it. Or it could be one based on the Casting Number. Twin S2's , a Header with a pretty large pipe on it, and lumpy sounding cam make me think it may indeed have a Big Valve Head installed.
Straighten out front Right Turn signals, I reconnected all 7 wires but something is miswired.as L Turn Signal works but Right does not.
Then get out and drive. Get the brakes bedded in and readjust. Need a different muffler. The one on there is so frigging loud it is really obnoxious. Need to go to see if I can score at the local Harley Shop one of those Bullet Shaped Mufflers off of a Sportster.
The important thing is he's alive and driving. YEAH, YEAH. YEAH!!!!!!!!