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) ) The
bottom radiator hose was almost shot.
I put a new one. Advice:
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) ) A
primer is used to spin the oil pump before the first starting.
I want to do that and build an homemade primer. The obvious solution is to use a discarded distributor, but I can't have one. So I build a big screwdriver hold into a 1.25' PVC plumbing tube. The tube will simulate the distributor's body. |
) ) On
the body of the distributor, oil travels thru this groove. I have to do
so.
As PVC is easy to work, I machine the groove on the bench drill with a sharp cutter. |
) ) The
tool is ready.
Used with a battery drill, it can spin the oil pump. Oil pressure read on the dashboard builds up to the max 60psi. I turn the 350 crankshaft several times to lube everywhere inside the engine. |
) GREAT!!!
I just have to put the distributor cap and I will be ready for the first engine starting. But but but... The cap decided to challenge the groung made of concret and... looses... Score of the game : broken :o(((( AAAAAAAARRRrrghhhh I have to wait until I've a new one... |
) OK,
now I have a new ignition cap.
I made my first try to start the engine, after having prelube it. Engine starts, coughs and stalls If I insist, I can admire beautiful big yellow flames coming out the carb. The distributor is one tooth shifted. I fix that and... |
) ) HURRAYYY!!!
Engine revs!!! ( See exhaust fumes)
I do the breaking procedure, keeping the engine above 2500rpm during 20 minutes. OK, that looks fine. Then I let it idle gently and check everywhere around. Ho-Ho? Where comes that oil leak from under the car??? This is a case of EESO : Emergency Engine Switch Off! |
) ) Nothing
serious: That leak comes out the valves cover on the driver side.
The cork gasket is shot. already? Maybe I've tighten the cover bolts too much, maybe those cork gasket were as good as sh*t? I would say both ;o))) I swap them for rubber gaskets. I just have to wait again for new ones... ;o) |
) ) Now
the hood and it's done:
My god, a ghost hood?..;o)) In order to bolt the hood, I hang it up on the ceiling |
) ) and
I park the car right under it.
Now it's easy to bolt the hood without scratching the paint. |
) ) Et
Voilà! Elky is ready to hit the road (at last). Road trails begin.
Compared to the 305, the 350 has way more torque. Moving off is just like shooting a cannon ball . The good part, mileage has increased up to 10%, maybe more if I could drive so slowly than before ( which is impossible ;o) Next forseen upgrades: Digital fuel injection and digital ignition system. Before that, I'm gonna wait a little because I want to play with my new engine. |
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