A few things left to tweak, but the engine is in, running, and generally making for a happy Russ.
Of course, the final 6 hours of install & such were done by me in a downpour. Not quite monsoon, but not too far off.
Due to the rain, I don't have any pictures of the final stages of building it. Sorry. It was really just a matter of "Bolt on part A. Discover part B has to go on before part A. Remove part A. Install part B. Install part A. Look at part C. Remove parts A & B. Wiggle hose clamp in. Find creative ways to tighten hose clamp with a screwdriver. Repeat."
But, it's running! Feels nice to be in it again. I'm waiting for break in to be over, so I can wind it all the way up to it's happy 7500+ RPM.
Next upgrade is going to be brakes and possibly some suspension stuff. Brakes first.
-=Russ=-
Posted by rgraves at July 4, 2004 12:57 AMCongratulations!!!
Posted by: Tony at July 6, 2004 10:35 AMSo, when is the ceremonial first re-windup? Will there be champange to celebrate the revving of the engine?
Posted by: Tony at July 7, 2004 11:22 AMAnother 1500 miles or so. I'm coming up on the 500 mile oil change, and will be close to 2000 after I get back from Ames (taking a trip in a week and a half).
After 1500 miles, I'll be able to gradually bring RPMs closer to redline over the next 500 miles or so, and by 2000 miles after rebuild it should be fully broken in and ready to scream.
-=Russ=-
Posted by: Russ at July 7, 2004 04:02 PM