Sunday 1-6-08 Motor Start up

[Timebomb]

I know that some people wanted to be here when I start the car for the first time. I finished up the wiring today so we are going to give it a shot and try and start the car up tomorrow. I went and got fuel for today and have a bunch of things to go over and finalize but I think the time has come to give it a shot. I'll be here all today tomorrow, and I know that Darrell is coming by to give me a hand, we will have refreshments and probably some lunch also. Give me a call if you need directions if you have never been out here before. I will probably get started about 10 in the morning.

Brent Fleniken
1906 Papoose Trail
Crosby, TX
281-324-3988

[red95gts]

I'm in! If you need me to bring anything along, call me in the morning. I'm going to shoot to be out of here by around 10am....

[rxracer]

well, i was gonna come over, but looks and sounds like ill be replacing the oil pump on the dodge. sweet! :(

[Chad82GT]

OK, it's going on 3 in the afternoon there... any updates?

[Timebomb]

The BG400 has a leak that I can't fix, I'm ordering a seal kit for it ASAP. The good news is that we where able to trouble shoot a few things and even with the bad fuel pump we where still able to fill the bowls in the carb up and get the car fired up for a minute or two. It sounds great, has 60-65 pounds of oil pressure and if very nasty! Big thanks to everyone who has helped me get this for but special thanks goes out to Darrell, Chris, Jason, Troy, Fred and Ben, if it wasn't for you guys I wouldn't have gotten near this far and I really appreciate everything you guys have done to help over the past few years. I have the intiial firing on video and I will do everything I can to get it posted up in the next day or two. I know that Jason also taped it and I'm hopeing that he will come through yet again and post it up because I don't have a cable for my camera yet. The first day you fire a motor is always rough and this one was no walk in the park, Darrell and I where ready to throw in the the towel but Jason and Josh showed up and egged us on, we faced water leaks, fuel leaks, and ignition problems but we got them sorted out enough to actually get the motor running.

I'm ordering a rebuld kit for the pump and we are going to actually shoot for next Friday to be able to fire it up and set the timiing and other functions.

Once again thanks to everyone, and espically my wife for understanding how much it means to me. I can't wait in the next month of two to actually make a pass in the car!

[red95gts]

Congrats Brent! It sounded great!

[Timebomb]

Two seal kits have been ordered for the BG400 pump, should be here on Wednesday.

[FE_rex]

Good job Brent. Guess I have to get off my ass and get Ruby's running

did you buy one HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Barry-Grant-fuel-pump-BG-400-Bg-280-BG-220-Pump-Seals_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33555QQihZ003QQit emZ130186998819QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

[Timebomb]

Yep, two actually....fuck paying BG $75-$100 for two flippin seals!

I just found out that Jason didn't tape it, I have it on my new dvd camcorder but I don't have the S video cable for it....as soon as I do I'll post it.

[White90GT]

Awesome Brent, wish I would have checked on here and known you were firing it up. We didn't do much of anything yesterday, just sat around the house.

[Otis!]

Good deal Brent! Little things will crop up, as with anything you do. Keep at it, and let us know when you get the S-cable and/or the pump kits!

O!

[rxracer]

Brent, i have a few cables that may work with that camera. unfortunately, i didnt get any vids with my camera.

.....i was too busy keeping the flames down. :D

[Saleen91]

Congrats Brent!!!!

Firing a motor for the first time is always such a high. I'm glad you've stuck to this! It's been a kick butt project to see you work through!

[Timebomb]

I have it on DVD does anyone know of a quick way to upload it on the net?

[Saleen91]

You'll need a program to convert that dvd into a file (.wmv, .avi, etc) that you can then upload.

[HoustonLX]

Congrats on getting it fired up, B!

[Silversnake91]

Good deal Brent. I wish I could have made it out there to help and watch. As Ben said, the first time you fire a new motor is always exciting. I can't wait to see you making some passes down the track.

Mike

[Chuck98GT]

You should be able to pull the video off the DVD with XP Movie maker. Then upload it to youtube

[Timebomb]

Woohoo...I finally figured this out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wTdg5FMDUEU

[Saleen91]

IT LIVES! Now fix the leaky fuel pump, set your timing, and let's go out for some shake down passes!

[Otis!]

That's kickass B! I'm excited as all get out for you! Looks like 2008 is going to be a good year!

O!

[OK91LX]

We gots fire!! Congrats B!!

[White90GT]

Jason, don't spit in the damn carburetor! Geez!

Sounds good B, get the little things fixed and adjust the timing and lets hear it rap out!

[Silversnake91]

Thats what I'm talking about. 08 is looking like it's going to be a fun year. A few little issues and you will be in business. Seeing that gives me some motivation to get out in the garage and do some work on the car. It's been a long wait for you but it will be worth all the work and hours when you make that first pass down the track.

Mike

[Rusman]

That's so cool, Brent!!! Makes me want to get another project, but I don't have time for it right now.

Spit in the carb never hurt much of anything ;).

[red95gts]

Since Brent's Intarweb at the house is still broken, I'll post an update:

Fuel pump is fixed, distributor is re-stabbed, and she purrs along at a 1250rpm idle! Well, maybe "purr" isn't quite the word - it sounds NASTY! :)

Congrats Brent!

[Otis!]

ThiS ThrEad Is WoRthLeSs WitHoUt (more) VidEo!

[Saleen91]

Time for an updated VIDEO!!!!

[Blue91]

Suh-weet.

[Timebomb]

I'll get some this weekend and try and post it up. It may be Wed before I get it uploaded though because I'll be out of town Monday and Tuesday.

Thanks for the help D! We probably spend about an hour or two on it last night and now it starts up everytime and sounds great. Throttle response is pretty damn incredible also!

Now the taxman just needs to hurry up with my check so I can get a trans, converter and driveshaft in the car and FINALLY drive it!

[Chad82GT]

This thread ought ot be called "How to keep morons in suspense". :lol: Glad you got it going, B! Can't wait to see the new video and maybe a little break-in action to "seat the rings" :)

[Timebomb]

It's recorded now but I don't have a computer here that can transfer it to a file that I can upload. We thought my brothers MAC would do it but it won't read a 3.5" DVD disc so you guys will have to wait until Wednesday for me to do it at the office. Sorry!

[Rusman]

Jeezzz!! I want my money back!!
;)

[96GTS]

Damn that thing sounds awesome!! I watched it this morning and also went and worked on my piece lol....finished cutting the trunk out for the cell...

[Timebomb]

I'll have a new video up by lunchtime tomorrow.

[Blue91]

/me looks at the clock.... *tick-tock-tick-tock*

[Otis!]

The suspense is killing me!

[Rusman]

He said lunchtime, but didn't say which timezone....

[White90GT]

Hey, I'm just finishing my lunch now and need some video to watch, come on now!

[HoustonLX]

He also said by lunch time TOMORROW! I am assuming we won't see the video today since that is when he posted it. Although, I see PMFR's clock is messed up so that post could have been made last night. LOL!

[Timebomb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkANmoP4J-k

I'm not sure why it turned out so grainy in appearance after I converted it. I may try and reconvert it later with a bit better quality of video.

[Saleen91]

that is so damned sweet!

[Blue91]

My clock is correct on this end. You posted that at 12:24 Shane.

[HoustonLX]

Tell's me I post at 6:24 p.m. LOL!

I see I had it set to some European time zone. HAHA!

[white87306]

That's great B. Now I need to find a computer with speakers so I can hear it.

[red95gts]

Sounds good!

[Otis!]

Good deal Brent! Sounds darned good!

I have one question though: I saw you nekkid in the tach reflection, then later you were clothed in the side glass. How did you get dressed so quickly?

O!

[89LX306]

Sounds good Brent. The kids and I sat here on dial up for 15 minutes and watched about 1/3 of it. Can't wait to see it run.

[Redsnk95]

Very good Brent.

[BigRed]

Git_R_DUN Sounds HOT!!!!
I'm ready for the next vid.

Timebomb 2 "The Burnout"

Filmed right there in the street in front of the house. :woot:

[Chad82GT]

Sounds AWESOME!! Great job!

[Rusman]

I like it!!! Very nice.
What was that switch you turned off/on at that end? Carburater fire suppression system? ;)

[Timebomb]

I turned the fan on....I'm going to play with the video tonight to see if I can get the picture to turn out clearer. Also there is a lot of smoke coming from under the hood because I do not have any kind of gasket or RTV between the header and block so it smokes a bit! I will have to take the exhaust off anyway when the trans goes in, but for now I will live with it.....they don't make exhaust gaskets for the Victor heads so most people just use ultra copper RTV instead.

One thing I'm suprised of is how loud the valvetrain is! You can really hear it in person even over the exhaust. The car isn't as loud as I thought it would be though so that's good!

[White90GT]

Solid rollers are noisy, especially when they call for a "loose" lash. Mine is pretty darn noisy.

[Timebomb]

I've heard plenty of solid rollers before but nothing like this. My lash is set fairly tight right now at 28 cold. I do need to get the motor warm and set it to Comps specs at some point which i think are 24 and 26 but I could be wrong.

[gt350mustang]

Did you end up with a roller or flat tappet mechanical?

[Timebomb]

It's a huge solid roller. .762/.693 286/300@.050 dur. 115 LSA