metalmonkey47 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) So heres a short story that really doesn't matter for shit, but ima tell you anyways and you know you're gonna read it. I woke up this morning to the sound of angels singing and birdies chirping. I instantly knew it was going to be a good day. I ran down the stairs with my keys in my hands ready to hit the car running. Step 1, wrap the manifold. (Got some DEI titanium header wrap for my manifold.) Step 2, torque down the head. POP! Done. re-checked it 3 times to verify correct numbers. DONE! Install intake and exhaust manifolds with new shiny hardware I just purchased. Oh shit... where did I put that... 10 minuets gone.. oh yeah, it's with the carburetor. *Facepalm* 10 minuets wasted but I don't care. It's almost noon and I'm already half way done. LUNCH BREAK. Fast forward another hour. Grab the 28MM socket and 1/2'' drive ratchet and all other little tools and adjust the valves. Reference Pumpkins "How-To" then realize the manual is next to me and theres no need to get on Ratsun. Now my new laptops all oily. Fuckit, that's RATSUN baby!! anyways, .010 adjusted and ready to go! Grab the carb and slap it on there with my custom throttle bracket. Adjust and ta daaaaaaaaa!!!! Hook up all the coolant lines and wires. Oh yeah, and the fuel line. Cuz thats (hella) important YO. Put the spark plugs in without cleaning. "I'll do that later. I just wanna start it" is what I told myself. Grabbed the battery and threw it in the car. Filled up all my fluids and got the air out of the engine. Attached the air cleaner, which was nicely provided by Bonvo I might also ass, to the Weber. Realized that my 12 volt wire to the fuel cutoff was hanging down on the block. Glad I didn't hook up the battery. 10 minuets go by fiddling and making last minuet adjustments. Anyways, now my dads standing in front of the car as i turn it over with the coil unhooked, just to check for leaks or odd noises. All clear. Hook the coil up, turn the key and all I hear is "ruh ruh ruh ruh ruhhhhhhh...." dead. Pull the battery, put it on the charger at 10 amps. Leave it for an hour. Go fuck around on Forza 3 in my 510 dreaming. Then go out with my brother fucking around in the S/C Tiburon. Thats a WHOLE other story. lol Hour later and I grab the battery, throw it in the car and turn the key. "YESSSSSSSS!!!!" I'm like a happy clown. It actually turned over this time!!!! A few seconds of cranking and it's not running. Pump the gas a little and then next thing I know VAROOOOMMM she comes to life. Obviously healthier now that she's not running on 50PSI of compression. yYah I know mike, CLOWN SHOES. Yada yada yada. Anyways, the fun was outlived because I had to shut it off. The exhaust was cut right after the manifold so it was a little noisy. I jacked it up, put on the CherryBomb and started her back up to let it idle. So smooth and clean. Still smoking, but at least it's all oil this time and not water. Probably stuck rings. At least that's fixable without tearing it down. Seafoam FTW! Soon to be driving it now! Just gotta button up a few things and do more tuning and adjustments. Then she's gonna hit the road and before I know it, I'll be heading out to pick up a new(ish) Datsun! Maybe a 620 ;) I think I deserve a Dr. Pepper now. too bad I can't drink em anymore :( been about a month. Oh well. Off track now. Guess thats it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy0O_-mEcg4 Edited October 27, 2010 by metalmonkey47 Quote Link to comment
'70dime Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Nice, glad to see its up and running boss man. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Nice, glad to see its up and running boss man. Yessir! I'm very satisfied with her right now. I'll have to bring her to you soon so you can see how badass she's becoming. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Awesome dude! Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Your car is really lookin good mang! Wish my engine bay was that nice and clean ;) Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Your car is really lookin good mang! Wish my engine bay was that nice and clean ;) Get a can 'o spray paint and a wire brush and start cleaning!! It's easier then you think ;) Quote Link to comment
Pumpkn210 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Get a can 'o spray paint and a wire brush and start cleaning!! It's easier then you think ;) Your NOT my Supervisor! :P Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Sounds good man, kudos. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 You're my Supervisor! :D Fixed :) Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Ka swap!!!!!!!!! Time Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 lets see some pics or is there a build thread on it Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 lets see some pics or is there a build thread on it http://community.ratsun.net/topic/19795-metalmatts-b310/ Like a bawseeeee. Quote Link to comment
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