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10-06-2019, 04:52 PM | #1 |
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Test fired my flattey!!
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! ~ Carl https://youtu.be/atPgatI6a-I |
10-06-2019, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Test fired my flattey!!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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10-06-2019, 05:04 PM | #3 |
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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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10-06-2019, 05:16 PM | #4 |
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Congrats
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10-06-2019, 05:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Test fired my flattey!!
Congrats, very nice. Brooklyn my home town. Where abouts?
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10-06-2019, 06:02 PM | #6 |
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10-06-2019, 06:32 PM | #7 |
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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.
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10-06-2019, 07:14 PM | #8 |
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Looking good!
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10-07-2019, 06:57 AM | #9 |
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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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10-07-2019, 06:58 AM | #10 |
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10-07-2019, 07:03 AM | #11 |
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Nice! Now you can put down the Loud pedal !!!!!!!
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10-07-2019, 07:16 AM | #12 |
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To my mind, the best part of this hobby is the initial firing of an engine.
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10-07-2019, 10:49 AM | #13 |
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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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10-07-2019, 10:54 AM | #14 |
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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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10-07-2019, 10:56 AM | #15 |
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Thanks for the tip Ron.
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10-07-2019, 05:31 PM | #16 |
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Congrats!
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10-07-2019, 08:40 PM | #17 |
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Was just taking a second look, like your engine run stand, nice setup!
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10-08-2019, 12:42 AM | #18 |
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Bet that MG will sound nice when you get it in there.
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10-08-2019, 07:08 AM | #19 |
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10-08-2019, 07:12 AM | #20 |
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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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