MegaJolted 1380 starts and runs

[Westfield_XI]

My APT built 1380 started up today on the MegaJolt ignition system I built and installed. Initially I started it on the Ford EDIS4 ECU in limp-home mode to verify the basic system, then I connected the Megajolt ECU and plugged in my laptop to verify operation. It ran just as advertised and settled down to a smooth steady idle once I got the SU's close to adjusted. I am running a map for a similar 1380 off the MegaJolt site, it ought to be a good starting point. I don't want to run it much until I can get a timing light on to it to verify the precise setting of the trigger wheel. There is 5* of base timing adjustment in the software so if the wheel is close now it's just a software change to get it exact.


The Westfield is nearly ready to drive, I just need to make a new rod for the clutch. I cut mine too short and had to order a replacement piece, FYI it's 6mmx1.25mm for a Rivergate using the stock M/C. The car is fully wired with all lights, gauges and instruments working. A fellow Eleven driver is coming by in a day or two to set up the suspension: toe, camber, etc. He also has a timing light and a Uni-Syn so we should be able to get it all dialed -in in a couple of hours.

Tomorrow I am off to the DMV to pick-up my temporary tags so I can drive the car to it's inspections. CHP for the VIN#, BAR for who knows what, and then the headlight inspection. I hope to have that done in time to take it for a spin in the hills this weekend, it's been years since I used to ride my Laverda out to The Rock Store on Sunday mornings and I would love to be there this week.

Then it's back to Tucson to finish up the cosmetics, it's in the as molded condition with all the seams showing right now, so it needs sanding and then buffing. I am not going to paint it for a while although I may get it striped by a car wrapping place to try out paint schemes.

I will post links to pictures in a couple of weeks when I get back to AZ.

 

[Morris]

Very exciting! I can't wait to get a trigger wheel in my car. How 'bout some pics?

 

[drooartz]

Very cool! Good luck on the final little bits, and enjoy the driving.

 

[Hap Waldrop]

Yep, how bout some pics.

 

[Legal Bill]

I'm so tempted to get a Westfield kit. I look forward to your pics and driving impressions, especially with the 1380!!!

 

[Westfield_XI]

Like I posted earlier, it will probably be a couple of days before it hits the road. I will post pictures when I can..... Too busy working on the car to stop and dig up the Canon.

I have a pretty good oil leak at the valve cover, seems the gasket has squeezed into the valve cover and is leaking. Is it standard practice to glue the bottom of the cork gasket to the top of the head? I was thinking of opening it up, cleaning the head and using Permatex to bond the gasket to the head. I also learned not to pump the clutch when there is no clutch rod in place: it just forces the piston out and then gravity drains all the fluid on to the shop floor.....DOH!!!!

 

[ChrisS]

I glue the (cork) gasket to the rocker cover at the corners and along the long edge is a couple spots and then rest it on the bench, gasket down, with some weight on top overnight. This way the gasket stays with the cover when you need to adjust the valves and it doesn't move around.