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[jamus]

Had some goodies through the post. Stainless manifold and some hasport ridged mounts.




Managed to get the engine in for the final time today. Well hopefully it won't have to come out again.
Even managed to get it in without damaging or marking anything which was a result.

First made sure I wasn't going to mark the frame.



Then threw it in.



Looking good.



Now to build it up. Hopefully going to start and see some real progress now.
Still unsure on rocker cover colour. May just go for the wrinkled black to suit the bulkhead.

Edited by jamus, 29 October 2016 - 08:46 PM.

[Shifty]

I was hoping to see the windows fitted....

[jamus]

Hahaha. All in good time pal. Need to get the headlining fitted before I get those in.

[Shifty]

Even better, lets see the boot fitting!!

[jamus]

Ssssshhhhhhhh we are not talking about that shifty!!!!!!!!!

Couldn't resist throwing some bits on today just for effect. And also had a play on this app if found a while ago which lets you change the colours on any picture. Great for coming up with ideas. So changed the rocker cover to black just to see what it would look like.







Realised now that I still need a fair few parts. Again only small bits so will have to wait a couple of days while I get them ordered.

I need to get the engine squared in the frame so will make some stainless spacers for the mounts at work this week.

Edited by jamus, 30 October 2016 - 10:15 PM.

[Sleepy Stu]

Looking good, where did you get the exhaust manifold from please?

[jamus]

Cheers dude.
I stumbled across the manifold on eBay. I wanted this style as I was sure it would fit my frame etc. Took me a while to find one as the only new ones I found where either from the states or Germany. This one was second hand but brand new unused.

[jamus]

Well I have been busy. Had a week off this week so made some good progress.

Fitted some new drive shaft seals to the box, then fitted the shafts and built up the suspension.



Wasn't surprised about the angle of the shafts as I knew it would be bad. Would like to see it on the wheels to see if it changes any.





Hubs and rest of suspension components on.



Got the calipers on but got given a wrong banjo bolt when I had my lines made up so can't fit that side until I get another. They are the minisport alloy 4 pots.





Whilst at work also made some spacers on the lathe for the engine mounts.





Rear mount on.



Then started on the gear linkage. As mine is a 1973 it does have a narrower tunnel so space for the linkage and exhaust is going to be limited. So wanted the linkage to sit to the one side of the tunnel to leave as much room as possible for the exhaust. This did require cutting the floor out a little more.

Also to leave even more room I decided to mount the shifter unit on top on the floor rather than underneath.



Then made sure that the stick was going to be upright while in neutral before I made the rod.



Rods cut to length and tacked in position. Managed to go through all the gears without any drama. Result!!!



All welded up. Just need a kick of paint. Also bought a double bend short shifter.





Threw the alternator on. Bracket works a treat. Very happy with it.







Now while waiting for some parts I decided I might as well strip the cam cover. So got some nitromors and had a crack at it.

Gloved up and covered the cover in it. Lovely stuff I must say.



And after applying a load more. About 40 mins later I was left with this.......



Exactly the bloody same!!!!! I followed the instructions down to the letter. Had no effect what so ever!! Couldn't understand why it hadn't worked. So just ended up getting it blasted.



Before I could get the inlet manifold on I needed to get the engine loom on and all connected up. But this needed a tidy, so purchased some braided sleeving which is split so can just be slipped over the loom. Looks great and saves taking any plugs off.



End result.



In position and fed through the bulkhead.



Finally managed to get the inlet on. I did need to replace the studs for some longer ones as I'm using a tegiwa thermal insulating gasket which is quite thick.
Starting to get crowded in there now.



Happy with how it's looking though. Next need to fit the gear linkage back on as I've repainted around where I cut the floor and also made a plate to blank off the rest of the original selector hole.

Fit the fuel lines to the rail using braided hose and anodised fittings.

And then on to the wiring!! Dreading it if I'm honest. I have the mini loom which looks to be all labelled up ( I didn't remove it myself) and is in good nick. Then go through the Honda loom again to double check and maybe shorten. Finally try and mate them together. Sounds easy right?!?!?!?!

[Northernpower]

Its looking good with some great progress. I've stopped using Nitromors because I think they've removed all the useful elements from it in an effort to comply with regulations. After reading various blogs and forums I've started using Screwfix own brand and have been very pleased with the results.

[59 Speed]

Did you buy it split like this or did you do it yourself?

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eBay job?

Cheers,
Ian

[jamus]

Hi Ian.

I bought it from Amazon. And yes it comes already split. It springs open to go over the cable and then overlaps it self.
Have a search for techflex braided sleeving.

Jamie.

[59 Speed]

Hi Ian.
I bought it from Amazon. And yes it comes already split. It springs open to go over the cable and then overlaps it self.
Have a search for techflex braided sleeving.
Jamie.

Cheers for this. I'm slightly disappointed that you didn't put a web link up for me, you made me search for it and everything... sigh ;)

Seriously though, it looks a lot more professional than the plastic conduit I was planning on / dreading using and a lot more flexible.

Your build looks brill, keep up the good work!

Ian

[jamus]

Haha. Sorry Ian. Not used to all this technology malarkey! Can just about add the pictures to my thread! Ha.

So some more ticks off the list.
finished running the fuel lines to the rail. Did come across one problem though when fitting the return from the FPR.
With the fittings I bought, they came way to close to the bulkhead so after ordering 2 more lots finally managed to solve it.

Before.


After. Much better.


So feed and return sorted.





Then back on its wheels.



On to the wiring. Pretty much sorted the car loom out. Luckily the original is in really good nick. Stripped out everything I don't need, alternator wires etc.
Been throwing it in and out and finally got some power on to it today. Still needs a bit more work but not far away.

[jamus]

Finally got the car loom sorted, all connected up and everything works. Result!!!!
As my front end is removable I needed to make the front loom detachable and after a lot of searching for some nice small, neat connectors I ended up just using a trailer plug. Hate the look of it but as it's tucked up under the wing it won't be seen anyway.

Lights all in and working.



Won't be using the clocks but just though I'd check it all works.



The front loom plugs position.



Got the fuel filter also mounted.


I decided to send my Honda loom away to be further stripped and sorted. I'd done most of the work to it just needed a final tear down. Sent it away to VDM motorsport, which I can't recommend enough. The chap called Dave was a massive help and has a lot of experience with Honda engine swaps.
So got the loom back And then this happened................... a huge milestone in this project.

http://rs177.pbsrc.c...&h=160&fit=clip

After working in it for an hour with it not starting finally found that I had a bad live connection on the battery. Sorted that and fired straight up. Proper stoked!!

[mini-fvr]

Great project you have! love the work and details! keep it up! 

How much power do you think she'll make? do you know your FD ratio?