FIRST PIX of TWINCAM SETUP

flav · Post by **flav** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:03 pm

MrBishi is spot on with that comment. It must be done when its remote.

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:28 pm

This is what the thermo adaptor looks like.
The T adaptor in the pix has a AN-8 to -10 adaptor fitted, with a barb fitting. This was changed to a AN-8 to -6 adaptor.
The idea is that one goes to the turbo water inlet, the other is capped at the moment, but can be routed to an air seperator/bleed tank, if required.
The T adaptor is set at 45 degrees with the AN elbow to clear the rocker cover breather (AN-8, not shown).

flav · Post by **flav** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 6:15 pm

Matey, thats about as good as it gets. Exellent work, Gold star for you.

AXELR8 · Post by **AXELR8** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:51 pm

this is looking to be a well thought out, neat setup.
well done!

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:09 pm

One thing I've learnt.. when Merlin does something, he does it right.

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:59 am

Thank you Cookie. :D

Thats not to say the thermo adaptor could not be done better.
For instance, the AN-6 at the top of the unit would be better to a AN-8
(a simple change) feeding a T with 2x AN-6 outlets.

Also, when it was all fitted to the block, it was apparent that there was a heap of available space BELOW the adaptor, which could have been used.
In other words, if the adaptor block had been extended down, then it would be easy to fit the temp gauge sensor and a heater circuit feed outlet. I diddnt do this as I thought it would prang into the water return pipe that wraps around the back of the block. Bugger! :x

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 1:49 pm

FUEL RAIL SETUP PIX

2000_turbo · Post by **2000_turbo** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:17 pm

Wow, I like the thermo adaptor setup! Sadly you won't see it anymore when the engine is in the car :D I like the AN fittings! Keep up the good work!

Gr,

Martijn.

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:40 pm

ECU/Ignition circuit, coils now working, timing set.

Hopefully, the dump pipe will be ready for fitting tomorrow morning.
I still dont have a water pump pully, but in theory, it could be started.

#4 cylinder is down on compression though :x :x :x

Cordzboy · Post by **Cordzboy** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:58 pm

I absolutely love your work Merlin - inspirational stuff. Makes me wish I'd gone to so much more effort with my conversion.

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:39 pm

well, it has just this last few minutes ran as a twincam :D :D :D :D

however, I still have about 2 hours of work to do on the dump pipe, so will have to pull it off again tomorrow.

but we are happy! :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer

flav · Post by **flav** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:10 pm

oooooh!!! This is the part where you loose sleep! How did you go with No.4 cyl.?

WANTSOM · Post by **WANTSOM** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:44 pm

Way to go Dave.
:)

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 8:01 am

cylinders 1 to 3 gave approx 175psi (dry)
cylinder #4 about 115 dry.
it got up to 140 with some oil in the cylinder,
so i guess it does not have a bent valve.
i need to check it again, now it has been run.

i need to get/make a stronger throttle return spring though.
or add a second one. should have 2 anyway!

hoongirl · Post by **hoongirl** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:33 am

Hooray :beer

merlin wrote:well, it has just this last few minutes ran as a twincam :D :D :D :D

however, I still have about 2 hours of work to do on the dump pipe, so will have to pull it off again tomorrow.

but we are happy! :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer

Austarion

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