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No worries guys
I got some time to have another go at her today and made up a adaptor to use a RC Carby untill I get the Engine sorted a bit more.
She seemed to run ok with out any tuning but by the time I got the Camara she blew the guts of one of my spark plugs clean out, Once I realised why she was running so rough I shut her down.
I guess a redesign of how I make my spark plugs is the next step.
Just for a laugh here is the Video, if you look close you can see half of the number two plug on the bench.
Pete
I got some time to have another go at her today and made up a adaptor to use a RC Carby untill I get the Engine sorted a bit more.
She seemed to run ok with out any tuning but by the time I got the Camara she blew the guts of one of my spark plugs clean out, Once I realised why she was running so rough I shut her down.
I guess a redesign of how I make my spark plugs is the next step.
Just for a laugh here is the Video, if you look close you can see half of the number two plug on the bench.
Pete
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Thanks Brock
I admit its getting better every time I run her but I want to sort the plugs and carby out before I call it.
Once Ive got a few more things sorted I can tune her as well.
Pete
I admit its getting better every time I run her but I want to sort the plugs and carby out before I call it.
Once Ive got a few more things sorted I can tune her as well.
Pete
Can't get the video to work Pete, it just says 'The action that you were trying to perform has failed' when I go to the photobucket site.
Maybe you should remake the plugs so that the insert is fed from the bottom and have a stop flange on the insulator to take the pressure of firing.
John
Maybe you should remake the plugs so that the insert is fed from the bottom and have a stop flange on the insulator to take the pressure of firing.
John
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Hi john
I think Photobucket must be down for maintenance buddy cos it wont work for me now either, but your not missing much Mate, it was running like a hairy goat :big:
I just put it up for a bit of fun and to show why I need to remake the plugs.
I think I will try your idea out :idea:
Pete
I think Photobucket must be down for maintenance buddy cos it wont work for me now either, but your not missing much Mate, it was running like a hairy goat :big:
I just put it up for a bit of fun and to show why I need to remake the plugs.
I think I will try your idea out :idea:
Pete
Stick with it mate, your almost there!
I can't get to the video either.....but if it's running on 1 cylinder ....you've got her licked!
:bow:
UPDATE: The "bucket" is working....That engine has a exhaust note that says "Put me to work doamn it!"....and that's only on one cylinder......seems hairy goats means business downunder!
Dave
I can't get to the video either.....but if it's running on 1 cylinder ....you've got her licked!
:bow:
UPDATE: The "bucket" is working....That engine has a exhaust note that says "Put me to work doamn it!"....and that's only on one cylinder......seems hairy goats means business downunder!
Dave
Seen it now.
Good runner Pete, just a bit of a tidy up and it will be ready for your 'shelf'.
John
Good runner Pete, just a bit of a tidy up and it will be ready for your 'shelf'.
John
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Hi Dave
she was running on two before the plug blew out so its getting closer,
Thanks John
once ive made some new plugs, I want to experiment with different ignition timing settings as im starting to get the idea the Wallaby distributer acts as a spark enhancer and may retard the timing from its static set up point.
If im right she is probably firing after TDC at the moment.
Pete
she was running on two before the plug blew out so its getting closer,
Thanks John
once ive made some new plugs, I want to experiment with different ignition timing settings as im starting to get the idea the Wallaby distributer acts as a spark enhancer and may retard the timing from its static set up point.
If im right she is probably firing after TDC at the moment.
Pete
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Thanks guys
I got into the shed again today and did another short run, I still have not tuned her, but Ive put it up for a bit of a laugh.
During the movie one of the plug leads falls off and I tried to put it back on. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has done this :big: :big:
I think its time for coolent now so i can do some longer runs. OH and plug caps ;D
Pete
I got into the shed again today and did another short run, I still have not tuned her, but Ive put it up for a bit of a laugh.
During the movie one of the plug leads falls off and I tried to put it back on. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has done this :big: :big:
I think its time for coolent now so i can do some longer runs. OH and plug caps ;D
Pete
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metalmad said:
No, your not...................It was a dark and stormy night, just the night for a spot of crab pot raiding. On returning to the jetty, with not a crab in sight, the cry went up, "Stop the engine Bob." I duly reached in to the small half cabin to shut off the fuel, when bugger me my soaking wet oil skin sleeve hooked up to the spark plug. Needless to say, I never got near the carby as I was too busy doing the fandango in very cramped conditions. The close confines of my position were immediately eased as we passed under the jetty at a steady 6 knots and the cabin was removed from the boat. To add insult to injury as we climbed up the creek bank and came to a sudden stop we were just in time to see the cabin complete its' final swing in the breeze before heading smartly to the bottom of the creek.
I think you got off lightly ;D
Best Regards
Bob
