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Here's another update. After getting everything back together and adjusting the valves, I noticed oil seeping from the oil pump (where the filter attaches to it). Evidently, the o-ring didn't seal very well, so I had to re-remove the oil pump and put in a new o-ring.

After replacing the o-ring I put the radiator in and filled it up and started her up again. This time, for some unknown reason, it decided to have a coolant leak.....where the timing cover mates to the block. I had to strip the front of the engine down once again to replace the gasket.

I get it all back together again and start it up (did not install radiator yet). What's that noise? I guess I never heard it before, but it had to have been making noises the last time I started it up......the water pump was going out! What next!? I ordered a new pump and installed it today. Finally, I think I have the engine finished. I re-installed the radiator and filled it up. I let it idle for several minutes and drove it around the block a few times too.

Tomorrow I put the hood on and figure out where to take it for an alignment. Then it's lots and lots of cleaning.....she's filthy! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif


Here's the Datsun A15 in all her glory:

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Here's a shot of my Bugeye without the hood:

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Here's a shot of the frame rail that was cut to make room for the engine. This is the only thing on the chassis that was modified.....all other mods were done to the engine.

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This one shows the bracket used to reconnect the cut rail.....the crank pulley is why this rail had to be cut.

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Finally....this is the reason my Bugeye was down in the first place.

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That's it for now......just thought I'd share. I hope to be driving my Bugeye on a regular basis starting this weekend! There's enough nice weather left to enjoy her before the snow flies (it was in the mid-80's today). Can't wait!
 
I'm gona take bets that the bonnet does not quite fit as presently configured.

Boy if that engine was the right color it would look almost orginal to the casual eye except for all the plumbing involved.

Someone please remind an old man what eng and tranny that is. Looks like it fits great.
 
jlaird said:
I'm gona take bets that the bonnet does not quite fit as presently configured.
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?? Why not? The bonnet fits just fine.....nothing was done to it and there is plenty of clearance for the bigger engine.

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Boy if that engine was the right color it would look almost orginal to the casual eye except for all the plumbing involved.[/QUOTE]

My plan is to repaint it the stock green color when I restore/repaint the body. I can clean up most of the plumbing to make it almost indiscernible from a stock engine.


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Someone please remind an old man what eng and tranny that is. Looks like it fits great. [/QUOTE]

It's an A15 (1.5L) from an '82 Datsun 210 and the trans is a stock 210 5-speed.
 
What is necessary on tranny mounts.

Oh yea, way cool, I like it.

Looks like that large canaster on the right side of the engine is a bit high? Is that for what?

Why heck that clutch disk is just fine, just needs some new springs. LOL

Love it that you can get the timeing chain off without removeing the engine. That is so nice. A good mod for a racer I should think.
 
The tranny mount is a custom piece. I took a picture of it when I had the engine out, but loast all of my pics when the hard drive crashed on my laptop. I can tell you that it utilizes the stock bolt holes underneath the car.

The thing on the rigt hand side is the brake booster. I believe this is the same thing that Moss sells, but I'm not sure (came with the car). I can't say if it helps my braking or not, but I am tempted to remove it to see what the effects are. If nothing happens then I might just take it out completely to make it a little more uncluttered looking.


Yep....clutch disc was in great shape and so was the pressure plate. I am just getting too much throw at the slave and I think it just caught up to me and busted out the springs. I am tinkering with the clutch engagement and hope to have it figured out soon (as far as over-engagement goes).

As it sits now, everything works as it should and although the clutch still engages low it shifts and drives as good as before.

I am very glad I could get at the timing chain without removing the engine. I had already removed & installed it 3 times and didn't want to do it again when I had to swap out the camshaft. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

Now I just need to find someone to align it.....I don't trust the usual suspects and my normal British place I go to is now 65 miles away (I moved).....don't really want to drive it that far with a bad alignment Oh well.....I'll figure something out.
 
Aligning is easy but you need a bud and a tape measure.

Pick an outside groove one each wheel to measure to and from. Measure between the front of the wheels and then the rear of the wheels with the tape. The difference is the adjustment needed. Rinse and repeat. We do it at the race track all the time after a hard landing. heh.


If that did not make sense say so and I will try to be more specific. You can get it within an eigth of an inch with this system which is close enough as a Bugeye is 0 degrees + or - an eigth.
 
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