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wadesdad 07-31-2002 10:07 PM
Maiden Voyage
 
Took my first drive today car not running great, so I didn't go far. I thought the timing was off. Larry Romanowski was kind enough to help me dig into it further.

Bent pushrod! Retrieved with the help of a set of Hitomi's chop sticks. (I think she was more mad I used them, than all the time I've spent on the car. - Just kidding)

Pulling the lifter tomorrow. Checking valve travel. cam lobe.

MIKE B - I'm catching up with your performance, (or lack of it) record.

Any input is welcome.

Theories, suggestions?

wadesdad 08-01-2002 09:06 PM
Most sequels are bad. Speed 2 for example - the out of control cruise ship.
This sequel, Maiden Voyage II, however, is much better than the original.

2 new pushrods and a visual inspection of all the round and round engine parts and I am back on the road. No one is certain why the pushrods failed. The best theory put forth was a backfire prior to break-in when the distributor was 180 off.

Today I drove all around - UNEVENTFULLY! The worst thing that happened is my fuel tank overflow worked properly at the gas pump and made a mess on their concrete.

After all the previous turmoil, I have to say it was pretty gratifying to get this far.

My son Wade got his first ride and asked when we are starting on his red Cobra with a white stripe. He said that way he can follow me to car shows. (Wade also wants a limosine to tote his friends around and a Mini Cooper for his everyday car. He's 3 &1/2 - we have time!)

Tom Wells 08-02-2002 04:50 AM
Glad everything worked the second time! It's gotta be a thrill.

Pictures?

Tom

Les Brown 08-02-2002 04:57 AM
Congratulations Steve! Glad to hear your on the road!!:3DSMILE:

Les

Jim Gunther 08-02-2002 07:10 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by wadesdad
(Wade also wants a limosine to tote his friends around and a Mini Cooper for his everyday car. He's 3 &1/2 - we have time!)
Oh, THAT Wade**)

PNJSNAK 08-03-2002 10:31 AM
Steve: Great news!!!!!!!!

At the pump you'll get the hang of when to shut off the pump.

Hope to see your yellow next to mine and hope there is a difference.

Jim


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