Interesting strobe effect on the fan blade. At one point I thought it was going to fall off but I guess it was just an illusion.Ok, now you all know I am ok with re-using old stuff as much as possible, but even I draw the line somewhere. Maybe the PO should have replaced this. I dunno, but I did, and that got me back in business.
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Some basic tuning of the carb, and here we are! A running engine!
Sounds pretty sweet! And no more mouse nests blowing out! Time to hook back up that overflow tank I fixed. And maybe...just maybe sneak it out for a test drive.
Interesting that you should mention the grounding strap. I was checking the alternator for functionality, and I did have to tighten the strap up a bit. That, and cleaning off some more connections got it charging a treat!Not sure if anyone has mentioned this but make sure you car has a grounding strap in place for the engine/tranny. They came with one end that connected to one of the flywheel cover bolts and the other end went to one of the radiator mounting bolts (If I remember correctly). This completes the circuit for your starter and other electrical functions of the engine. You could alternatively connect one end to one of the starter mounting studs and find a better location on the chassis if yours isn't in place.
I ended up going with the rusted out tank from the junkyard car. Muratic acid is da bomb for getting a rusted out tank cleaned up. It was shiny inside within minutes. The wasps did not like it either. Then it was lots of brazing, and finally a coat of red-kote tank sealant. So far so good...the filters are clean!Nice to see it driving! What was the final fuel tank solution?
It figures...I get the idle more or less right, timing is set, car is ready to roll, and there is nowhere to take it!