Test fired my flattey!! 2 Attachment(s)
Very exciting day and a long time coming. I bought this flathead 15 years ago with plant to build it. About 2 years ago I got the block over to Gary (GOSFAST) for a check, machine work and parts. Along the way I got a distributor from Jim (Bubba's) and took my sweet time putting her together. And a bunch of clutch & trans parts from Mac VanPelt.
This is just a quick shot of starter fluid but she fired right up! Don't worry, I'll get in in the frame before I break it in. Video and before & after shots below. WooHoo - time for a beer!:D ~ Carl https://youtu.be/atPgatI6a-I |
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! You've got some serious go juice feeders on that flatty. I like it.
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Congrats
Los fantastic Enjoy |
Re: Test fired my flattey!! Congrats, very nice. Brooklyn my home town. Where abouts?
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Kensington, near Park Slope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Test fired my flattey!! Prospect park:) as a kid I can recall many fond memories.
I’m from Flatbush, still consider Brooklyn home. You have done well with that flatty. Can’t wait to see it on the road. |
Re: Test fired my flattey!! Looking good!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Thanks for all the encouragement! And for the enlarged before and after photos!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Yes, my kids love that park and are building their own great memories there. :)
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Nice! Now you can put down the Loud pedal !!!!!!!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! To my mind, the best part of this hobby is the initial firing of an engine.
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! I'd like to make a suggestion to all those that rebuild an engine. use a stock carb for the first 50/100 miles. Mustible carbs have a tendency to run rich, and that;'s the last ti\hing you need for breaking in the rings. Yes they look nice, BUT!!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Thank you for that Ron. I am planning to break it in with two carbs blocked until I'm confident everything is working correctly, but it's very good to hear an experienced confirmation.
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Thanks for the tip Ron.
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Congrats!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Was just taking a second look, like your engine run stand, nice setup!
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Bet that MG will sound nice when you get it in there.
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Would be the coolest MG around! :D
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Re: Test fired my flattey!! Thanks! More of a sturdy dolly than a run stand. I hated having the motor on a traditional stand. All that weight on four bolts made me cringe. A short trip to Homedepot and a little sawdust later and I have a dolly that lets me sleep better at night. :)
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