Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Running at last!
Since I was not happy with the fuel pipes and fittings, I got a couple
of replacements, and refitted them all this time with PTFE tape. This
seemed to solve the leaks and the joints now don't need to be so
ridiculously tight. I also took the time to refit the fuel pump with a
better mounting arrangement, and put in some fresh fuel. While I was
at it I treated her to a new set of spark plugs.
This time she started and ran MUCH better, and after a bit of
twiddling with the mixture screw she was sitting on the drive ticking
over nicely.
I still have to adjust the clutch some more though, as it's not
releasing fully making gear selection difficult, and the bite point is
just as soon as you start to release the pedal. I've just ordered a
cool CSP short throw gear shifter though to go with the Kerscher
leather steering bought as a bargain on ebay.
