I removed pump today for the final fit up & found the wire to be swollen & starting to split, so I have to order some new wire for in the tank. I was using a silicone insulated wire but must have not been fuel resistant.

 

I will order some teflon insulated wire tomoro, so hopefully on the weekend so be good to put the tank back in. I did take some pics anyway.

 

I got the 8mm id copper pipe from the local plumbing supply shop & got it braised where the std pick up was.

Edited April 17, 201115 yr by ozyvr4

cool,thanks bud. hopefully i can find an intank pump floatin round at work..

Yeah I just used a spare VR4 Galant pump but I think a walbro 195 or 255 will be the same diameter.

 

I removed the fuel sender to visualise the bottom of the pump so it sat on the bottom of the tank.

 

If you ever decide on fitting a surge tank the can be used as a lift pump.

Its getting closer. I got the starter motor in today with some spacers so it does not jam on the flex plate. It turned over with out any meshing problems.

 

I painted the headers & will be getting the gasket tomoro so will bolt up for good. Fuel tank is ready to go back in, so as i have the week off & will be working on the car wednesday, I want it started by the end of the week, & reg'd early next month. Fingers crossed as I want it at the jap show next month.

A great day in the garage.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZZByRNRWWg

 

Still only headers till the end of the week. The stock 4ac exhaust is cut to length & just needs a flange welded on to bolt it to the headers.

got mine up and running ok as well. had a blown head gasket though. heads off gettin fixed up so after that it should be all good. good to see another about to hit the streets. :yes:

Thanks champ.

 

The exhaust is done for now until rego ( still have a cat to fit ) The 4ac exhaust when cut just before it swaps sides mates upto the headers perfectly.

 

Its so quiet. Still have some plugs & leads to change & set timing & tps. Hopefully tomoro. I want to take for it first drive next week. I'll get to see how it goes with the auto.

 

Looks like it will be at the jap show in 2 weeks.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff1EswmjdWI

I took it for its first drive today. I was stoked, the auto felt good, it even spun tyres. It so cool to just push the throttle & let the car do the rest.

 

I still have a couple teething problems to fix but be a great cruiser.

wicked I'm loving the auto idea after only owning manuals except my vl manualised powerglide still a pain in the ass. and borrowing the old girls vn bt1 autos so nice to just go and stop lazy man style

Havin dramas with mine too. Was pressurizing the cooling system so pulled the head,yep blown head gasket. had head skimmed cleaned up water jackets and reassembled. Then it was blowing smoke like a bastard(like valve stem seals),pulled head again and got new valve stem seals in. Reassembled but still blowin smoke like mad. Only seems to be doin it since head takin off first time,what the hell? Looks like i'll have to rebuild it i guess. :(

A little vid I took on the drive. I'll take some better vids next time I drive in a couple weeks.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=382SJD4VR7U

Gee Scott you really put alot of effort and thought into your ventures,

 

looks good mate, hope to see you again soon, so whats the VR4 doing? haha

Thanks champ. I will have both at the jap show.

Getting the car inspected for mod plate tuesday & roady wednesday.

 

Should be regd for the show.

 

I tried my 18's from my VR4 but they hit the struts.

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