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chopthebass
02-01-2016, 08:33 PM
I can officially confirm how damned exciting it is when the engine runs for the first time! Only one fuel leak because I forgot to tighten a fitting on the filter, but that was it. I am so pleased with myself!! I can now crack on and finish the rest of the car. Thanks to everyone here for helping me get to this stage. Hope the video works...
https://youtu.be/ZOgkU8tR_I0
Gordon Levy
02-01-2016, 08:46 PM
Congrats
DaleG
02-01-2016, 09:12 PM
Great! Gotta luv milestones like that.
TouchStone
02-01-2016, 09:36 PM
Sounds awesome, congrats!
skullandbones
02-01-2016, 11:06 PM
Way to go! I think you have a mixed feeling of happiness that it's running and relief that it's running. I wasn't expecting mine to start at first so when it started without any cranking noise (instantaneous), it scared the crap out of me! EFIs do that sometimes.
Great moment for you. There will be more.
Congratulations,
WEK.
2FAST4U
02-01-2016, 11:23 PM
Congrats! Sounds wicked!
chopthebass
02-01-2016, 11:33 PM
Thanks!! I am pleased with how it sounds. The SDS EFi has a basic setting to get it running and will need setting up properly later on.
You're right Skull - I was hugely relieved it runs!
carlewms
02-02-2016, 12:55 AM
Congratulations and yes it does sound very nice!
jrcuz
02-02-2016, 09:18 AM
That is inspiring, sounds very nice! Press on!
JR
David Hodgkins
02-02-2016, 10:38 AM
How cool is THAT?!?
Congrats on the major milestone!
:)
wallace18
02-02-2016, 12:08 PM
Congrats! sounds good!
Nice to see the fire extinguisher close by. Also nice you didn't need to use it!
-Fred
clancypm
02-02-2016, 03:28 PM
way to go, good job
chopthebass
02-02-2016, 06:54 PM
ha ha yes I was quite nervous, especially when fuel hit the garage ceiling!
Gumball
02-02-2016, 07:45 PM
Congratulations - next stop....... go-karting!!!
Congrats!! It sounds excellent. I can't wait until I receive my motor, and get it installed, and running. You won't be able to get the grin off my face. Now, go get that beast finished!
Rick
Jazzman
02-03-2016, 12:34 AM
Fantastic!! Thanks for the video. Very inspiring.
chopthebass
02-03-2016, 09:14 AM
Thanks Jazz and All.
My progress is a really good advert for how someone with limited knowledge can get this far. All of the problems I encountered were solved by people on this Forum. Remember no question is a dumb question!
KDubU
02-03-2016, 12:15 PM
That is a great milestone! Congrats and love the engine.
NICK C
02-11-2016, 07:59 PM
Outstanding! Sounds great. I especially like the smile! Cheers Nick C
Raceral
02-11-2016, 08:04 PM
Great job.. sounded bad ars