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Carb jet tubes came, leaks but is slowing down as the new cork gaskets swell, we will see.

Ran it up the road and back. Boy have I got some work on tuneing, tomorrow maybe after these new seals swell up.

Fuel guage came as well, installed and works fine. Thanks Mike. Put my glass and rim on it and wife said it looks like a new one.

Have passanger side carpet in from the rear of the tunnel forward, including snaps. More tomorrow.

Think I have finished for today, just about had all I can take.


<s>Polarize generator</s>
<s>Check connections</s>
<s>Install strap</s>
<s>Install gas gage</s>
<s>Install carb jets</s>
<s>Check carb butterflies</s>
<s>Install vinyl</s>
Install Carpet
Install seat rails
<s>Check brakes</s>
<s>Install tranny plug</s>
<s>Reroute spedo cable</s>
<s>Solder tank wire</s>
<s>Change out exhaust bracket</s>
<s>Check clutch throw</s>
Align front wheels
<s>Install hubcaps</s>
Install Bonnet
Install front turn signals
Install head lights
Align head lights
Install bonnet latch
Install bonnet struts

Get the darn thing running right /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
I think the hard thing is going to be the last on the list.

With all the problems I have had with the carbs my confidence is about shot.
 
Take a good deep breath, have a brew, sit back and survey the good works of this day ;)... tomorrow is a new begining!!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
You'll get there, Jack. Wish I had words of support, but I'm lost myself with carb work.
 
Jack,

The struts will not be that big of a problem. Use a couple of 2x2's for support. Besides it will be the last on the very productive list.

Patrick
 
Looks like the front carb as stoped leaking, guess the new corks swelled enough to shut it off. Rear still has a problem, we will see.

If this does not stop it I am going to change out the carb body.
 
Remember Jack that this is a journey that we are all taking and we all have the goal of having a nice looking, good running and reliable car at the end (wait-- these are British cars!!, can the above be attainable??). The set-backs are all part of the journey and they set this journey apart from just going out and buying a Miata. We are all behind you (in many ways more than one for some of us!!) and are all sharing in your pain. Just keep a stiff upper lip and you will overcome all obsticles. This is to be enjoyed-- DO IT!!
Bill
 
Hi Jack! I just went to your MSM site and saw the photos of the interior ... Beeyutimus!!
You should be proud, very nice, and you will get them carbs dialed, not to worry!

Cheers!
Dave G.
Hey - where is my avatar??
Er. whoa - it just appeared!
 
Jack, Interior looks great. Like the clothes pin too. Maybe you should zinc plate it!

Cheers,
John
 
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