Monthly Archives: May 2014

Engine finished

Posted on May 26, 2014 by axng

As mentioned in the previous post. A lot has been going on. The engine is finished and back together. At this point I am only missing the parts for the fuel and ignition system Here all the parts for the … Continue reading →

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Engine finally back in the car

Posted on May 25, 2014 by axng

This las week I have been in the workshop every day. And the results show. Here is the first picture of when the engine finally was back in the car. I got some help from a good friend. Would never … Continue reading →

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Welding cast iron exhaust manifolds

Posted on May 21, 2014 by axng

One of my exhaust manifolds had a leak. It was obviously welded at one point, but had cracked again. I tried to find someone professional that could weld it for me, but I had no luck. After some extensive googling … Continue reading →

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Took the engine down from the stand

Posted on May 18, 2014 by axng

I was able to secure some time in the garage today. Yesterday was the national day in Norway, so all my time was spent on music, family and food. After getting the engine down, I mounted the starter ring back … Continue reading →

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Engine ready to go back in the car

Posted on May 16, 2014 by axng

Finished up the engine today. I will take it down from the stand and mount it together with the gearbox this weekend, and hopefully I can get it into the car as well. In the meantime, enjoy som pictures:   … Continue reading →

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Sensor for the trigger wheel installed

Posted on May 15, 2014 by axng

Made a bracket for the VR sensor for the ignition yesterday. I welded it to an original bracket and painted everything matte black. I have never done anything like this before, so I am quite pleased with the result. I … Continue reading →

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Broken pin bolt for the exhaust manifold

Posted on May 11, 2014 by axng

When I removed the exhaust manifolds one of the pin bolts broke off. Since I bought a mig welder last month, it was time to try to tackle this bolt now. I had a lot of tries before I finally … Continue reading →

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One more picture of the alternator

Posted on May 6, 2014 by axng

I wanted to buy a new alternator, but I can not buy everything new. I would go broke if I did. So I gave it a coat of paint instead.   Posted with Blogsy

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Started the assembly of the engine

Posted on May 6, 2014 by axng

I am closer and closer to when I can put the engine back in the car, so I have started to assemble the engine as well. I just wanted to share this picture of the start of that process.   … Continue reading →

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New lenses for the rear lights

Posted on May 5, 2014 by axng

I mounted some new lenses for the rear reverse light and fog light yesterday. Not much to it, two screws per lens, and change the gasket while you are at it. Old and new reverse light lens. As you can … Continue reading →

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