ok so been busy lately connecting engine bay up.

 

Did battery in boot conversion, solved my alternator woes, connected up all wires in engine bay, routed hearer hoses etc etc etc

 

So chucked battery in and away we went trying to start it.

 

Didn't start...

 

leads seem to be correct, aligned dizzy with 1# TDC so not sure whats going on, still might not be right?

 

stuff coming out the carby indicates leads wrong way around? Ive put them 1-3-4-2 just like the book says...

 

inside of carby is covered in what seems to be black oil/water not sure...

 

Check this video to see what I mean:

Edited August 8, 201016 yr by Tally

sounds like what was going on with my 4k when i put it in, turns out i had the dizzy 180degrees out if i remember correctly... ;)

ok so been busy lately connecting engine bay up.

 

Did battery in boot conversion, solved my alternator woes, connected up all wires in engine bay, routed hearer hoses etc etc etc

 

So chucked battery in and away we went trying to start it.

 

Didn't start...

 

leads seem to be correct, aligned dizzy with 1# TDC so not sure whats going on, still might not be right?

 

stuff coming out the carby indicates leads wrong way around? Ive put them 1-3-4-2 just like the book says...

 

inside of carby is covered in what seems to be black oil/water not sure...

 

Check this video to see what I mean:

 

 

 

yeah mate sounds like ur timing is wrong like it is 180 degrees out or something

 

have ya checked ur rotor button to make sure it is pointing towards cylinder 1 it should be in the manual or something????

 

see ya

 

jimi

thanks guys yea, turns out I didn't have it in right, was firing on the intake stroke.

 

Have since fixed it but yet to start it as battery is dead -_-

Didn't I tell you guys i chucked a v8 in the Corolla? ;)

 

yep got it started! I'm happy, gives you that peace of mind know what I mean.

 

good to see shes running now mate keep up the good work

 

see ya

 

jimi

Couple of pics of the car at the moment

 

 

and a pic of my new exhaust lol nothing special just 1.75" all way through

 

 

Front end is looking like this, waiting to replace front hub bearings.

Tried to see if KE25 4X110 hubs would fit AE86 strut stub axle, very very close to fitting but few mm difference in rotor bolt pattern, hub length and bearing size...

 

 

Edited August 19, 201016 yr by Tally

hey tally lookin great so are you using the ae86 struts on standard 25 lower arms if so do they bolt straight up or do you have to modify them at all

 

cheers graeme

Using AE86 powersteering arms with a balljoint adapter from techno toy tuning so it fits snug over the stock KE25 balljoint.

 

KE25 have narrower strut bolt spacing, used KE25 top hat and ae86 struts bolt in.

Hey Tally. I have some AE86 grease caps on order from Japan at the moment. Was only one in Australia and I needed 4.

 

$7.60 each trade, $9.17 retail.

 

Cap Front 43514-20010

Thanks man appreciate the tip, will need to get some as mine are screwed lol

I saw you were looking for them 'elsewhere'.

 

I tried getting some for the KE15 too. No go. might need to measure them up and look at generic repco ones.

 

How much longer till she hits the road do you reckon?

Main stuff

 

need to put rear window in which is proving to be a pain

 

get exhaust welded up with flange to manifold

 

and just a few minor things....

 

car still hasn't been rubbed back and buffed....

Got rear window in earlier today, wasn't easy I can tell you that.

 

It's getting kicked out the shed in the morning so will get it rolling and take a few new pictures...

If you need parts/spares, let me know.

 

My 25 is being parted out :(