Euphoria!

[alackofspeed]

Who cares for words, when there are videos!

http://www.johndry.com/very_pleased_john.wmv

It's not perfect yet - the alternator isn't charging (hence slow crank), it's running open loop cos the lambda sensors aren't wired in, and it pulses when left to it's own devices.

Will address those niggles soon, once I've checked all outputs from the other sensors.

In my wisdom, I had a rather amusing moment, when I drove it... my seats aren't fitted at the moment, so i drove it sat on the floor plan..... when the clutch bit in 1st it bit hard, chucked me rewards, clutch bit completely, and I did what was effectively a 3.5k launch down my driveway. Luckily I managed to jump on the brake and clutch, and did a 3m skid to a halt. Jesus did it launch! My friend, who was merrily stood watching, almost wet himself with laughter.

All in all a pleasing day: I've managed a 40m drive (up my driveway... not on the road!), and christened the tyres with accidental wheelspin and locked brakes! Brilliant

[VVC_racing]

Looking good! im at about the same stage as you but using the underpowered rover lump! all the talk about the honda R makes me wish i had gone for it! (apart from the extra cost and insurace as im only 21! and now broke)

[limpabit]

Always a good feeling John when you fire her up for the first time. Brings a good smile to your face. Even better when you drive for the first time.

Well done mate.

[alackofspeed]

Thanks for the comments chaps.

Yep - lovely: every time I've started an engine from a scrapper, or following a rebuild, I've been elated to hear it running.

Pleasingly, there are no water leaks, oil leaks, or any suspicious signs. Hopefully I'm not talking too soon!

[SDMC001]

John

I had the same feling last year, enjoy the moment.

Steve

[BIG_Fella]

Cool
Nice to see one other than marlins working
That give me some get up and go to get mine started lol