Jackal Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I thought I'd try the only compressed air I had, and it worked pretty well. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/IMG_1712_zps54558c4e.jpg The seal looks to be in good condition, but that may be expected as I haven't had the confirmed problem with this cylinder (clutch). The Brake cylinders are a slightly smaller bore, but are assembled the same as the larger clutch cylinder. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/IMG_1720_zps233e1fe0.jpg Cleaning out the cylinder case and shining a light down it shows that it is pretty good condition. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/IMG_1718_zps3d7d93a4.jpg I'll pull out the other two cylinders and have a look at them tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkin42 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Duane, From my experience, sometimes when a brake system is completely empty, just adding fluid and trying to bleed the fluid down to the brake lines doesn't work. I guess in some instances the air compresses when there is very little fluid. I have better luck if I force the fluid through the system without depressing the master cylinder plunger. I do this by either using vacuum on the a bleed nipple at one of the calipers, or better yet, use a bleed tool that pressurizes the fluid reservoir like one from Motive Products Power Bleeder. I'd give that a try before you take it all apart. Good luck. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sorry, I stand corrected, I went back and re-read your description and found I was reading it wrong the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 First attempt at posting a video from Photobucket, and first video of one of the first times my girl has idled. She's idling a bit high, but she hadn't warmed up, and she hasn't had a tune yet. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/th_Headers_zpsb05d32f4.jpg Look, No leaks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 It lives....it breathes.....good on ya Duane... Blatting time is just around the corner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 It lives....it breathes.....good on ya Duane... Blatting time is just around the corner... It's getting there. Next up, all the remaining wiring. I need to install the horn button, check the turn signals, headlights, and all the gauges. I need to build a small bracket for the hall sensor I'll be using for the speedo, and see why the alternator is not charging. After that the scuttle goes on, and the brakes get bled. The list is longer than that, but it is getting shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Would be cool to do a group day on your car..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I'm okay with that. The shop I'm in is not that great, but its a place to get some work done. The electrics should be started once the weather turns for the better a bit. I forgot to mention that I still need to plumb a return line for the coolant reservoir. I have a feedline from the top of the thermostat to the coolant reservoir. I need to find a good place to plumb the bottom line of the coolant reservoir to. The elbow that houses the thermostat has a second to bung in that I'm not using. I was thinking of plumbing the bottom line out of the reservoir to the bung on the elbow. This should allow flow around the thermostat, through the reservoir. Edited January 30, 2013 by Jackal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Well I have been a bit busy this week. It was my birthday this Monday passed (11th) and i have been out and about for much of the week that followed. I have managed to get out to work on her a bit though. This past week I have been focusing on the wiring as there were some challenges. I had to sort out the turn signal and hazard switches first, and add a horn button. Because I have switched to LED's for all the lights on the car, some new flashers have had to be ordered as well. I am happy to say though that these two sets of light systems have been sorted through. The biggest challenge was with separating the hazard and turn signal circuits on the same set of lines. I used a couple diodes to separate the left and right sides from each other, but still turn on with the hazard switch. None of my switches are DPDT, and this led to the initial short between circuits that I had to sort. Here's how I assembled the diodes using blade connectors on the back of the switch. Of course I added som plastic and heatshrink to build a mechanical strength to the part, but that picture didn't turn out. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/A2F53EAB-5D73-422B-81B6-FC8B41EC48D6-16758-0000129659E25E5F_zps71096a13.jpg Here's a shot of the layout of the three remaining switches I had left over. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/D3092450-5287-4513-8A74-8BB23DE2E224-20330-0000167D73D8E63C_zpsbb2ace6c.jpg Edited February 18, 2013 by Jackal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 On to the headlights now. I have been using Slomove's wiring diagram, and have been so thankful that it was available for me to use. I'll take this opportunity to thank Slomove now. :hurray::cheers::hurray: I have however run into a challenge with the wiring. When at the shop and the battery was finally hooked up, the headlights were on all the time. I simply disconnected the supply to the headlight relays and left it until this week to sort. As it turns out the fuse block I have leads the the headlight supply wire from a "permanent on" fuse. Slomove's diagram shows that the supply line should have come from a switched fuse, but that is not the case for my fuse block. I will now have to switch the fuse lines behind the block to allow the 928 supply wire to be fed from a switched fuse, and not the permanent on. I'll verify that the cooling fan is in the space I need for the headlights and swap the two. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Definitely wish you luck Duane, so looking forward to seeing you in this car and out on the open road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Definitely wish you luck Duane, so looking forward to seeing you in this car and out on the open road. Thanks much, and it appears to have worked. I pulled the fuse block today to see what was underneath it. Fortunately the wires come out without too much issue. I swapped the headlight lead for the electric fan, and it went back together smoothly. The headlights now come on with ignition (daytime running if you will), and a switch on the switch box turns on the running lights (no front marker lights) and the dash lights. A second switch that I wired in series with the dash/marker light switch is for the high beams, and that has now also been tested and confirmed. Electrics that have now been tested and confirmed: horn circuit turn signals hazard lights running lights headlights high beams dash lights heated windscreen ignition Next on the list of electrics are brake lights reverse lights check gauges functionality wipers and washer pump run oil pressure hose Add 12v outlet (Kitty will want heated motorcycle jacket) engine warning lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Duane, Sounds like it is coming together, with a bit of luck you will ready for the fisrt southern Alberta blat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Duane, Sounds like it is coming together, with a bit of luck you will ready for the fisrt southern Alberta blat!!! Slow but sure. I have been very happy to be able to get back into the Garage and work. It is something I have missed dearly. As for ready for the first blat, I am hoping so. It still needs a tune, and all the little things sorted. I also jneed to get it inspected and VIN'd up. I hear you may have some input on streamlining the process of getting it inspected...... Edited February 19, 2013 by Jackal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Duane, PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Today was a day filled with doing stuff, but relatively little getting accomplished. I managed to get an accessory outlet wired in and just about mounted. Knowing that there may be some cold mornings that don't bother me but may bother my passengers, I figured I would add the plug for heated motorcycle gear. I have added it to the bottom plate of the fuse panel. I didn't have the required bolts to finish the job, but found the ones I had in mind, and will mount it tomorrow. Next up was the massive amount of assembly that is required to mount the bloody rearview mirror. The scuttle must be on to ensure that I don't mount the mirror directly above the dash and ruin it with the nuts on the bottom of the scuttle. I also needed to put on the windshield to ensure I don't mount the mirror too far back and have conflicts of space. I also wanted the mohair cockpit top on to be sure that I don't have any conflicts with the push snaps, and being able to use the top dispit the mirror. Once everything was built, there were a couple measurements made, and a couple of magnets set in place before pulling the whole set apart again. I'll post the picks of the mirror later, but will post one of the assembly today to giv you an idea of the shape the car is taking. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/DD30F965-35C6-495E-8388-D79DA1714197-10188-00000AFFF1723100_zps26d75573.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Sooooooo close, can almost smell the exhaust fumes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 I haven’t been out to see the car since Sunday, but have been able to get the scuttle together for the last time I hope. I’m missing the passenger side wiper arm at the moment, as the other one if for a RHD I think. The wiper arm bends the wrong way and appears to require the holes on the other side of the scuttle. In the hole for the heater (hamster ball) I will be placing the ECU. It is held in place with a bracket that the shop made for me when laying out the wires, and will also hold the Fuel air gauge. I’ll be bolting much of that together this week, and this will hopefully be the last time until after the inspections. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/th_1f2932e878d52a253c0eb0b358d250e0_zpse731c058.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l294/nivaguy/th_9f61ef5ac9b08b72a1d3da632e3fb575_zps4dba45b4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancylad Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 The anticipation........and you only need one wiper blade...its on the drivers side so thats okay. If it rains just go faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3 Stalker Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 What's a wiper blade? I agree on the going faster piece and rainex helps with this LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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