2018 - Epilogue 1
It feels like I have Murphy with me every time I'm out.
It's been about 3 weeks since my last update, and during 2 of those the car has been undriveable.
First the generator had a complete meltdown. Somehow the main shaft got so hot that all the pulley and stuff melted stuck to it.
While somehow still having massive play between them, causing the belt to get chewed up and throwing in the towel.
Then the radiator decided to take up a new career as a fountain. Making a big mess and leaving me stranded.
That did give me the excuse to change something I've been thinking about for a while, more on that below.
Then there was a bunch of random smaller stuff aswell. A taillight randomly died because of a faulty ground and the hood opener fell off lol.
*****
Cracked radiator
New on the right, not the same despite having the correct art.number...
Mini-projekt, fitting a new modern fan
Turned out pretty good if I may say so myelf!
*****
Because all the trouble I'm still not happy with my fuel-setup. But on the upside I've proven that I not only have enough, but a bit extra fuel!
200kmh (125mph) on a incline and the AFR stuck to low 11's. On a private road ofc
That has gotten me to switch tactic with how I tackle the fuel. Right now I've just been 'swinging wildly' trying to find somewhere I'm happy with it and it feels good.
But now when I know the extra injectors can pick up the slack, I'm just gonna set the cruise value (as close as I can manage) to the standard 14.7
Then I'm gonna add boost to get that low 11 up to a low 12, and use one of the pressure-switches to even out the delivery as best as I can.
*****
Despite all the problems, I try to drive as much as I can. One evening I took the time to replicate one of my favorite photos!
It feels like I have Murphy with me every time I'm out.
It's been about 3 weeks since my last update, and during 2 of those the car has been undriveable.
First the generator had a complete meltdown. Somehow the main shaft got so hot that all the pulley and stuff melted stuck to it.
While somehow still having massive play between them, causing the belt to get chewed up and throwing in the towel.
Then the radiator decided to take up a new career as a fountain. Making a big mess and leaving me stranded.
That did give me the excuse to change something I've been thinking about for a while, more on that below.
Then there was a bunch of random smaller stuff aswell. A taillight randomly died because of a faulty ground and the hood opener fell off lol.
*****
Cracked radiator
New on the right, not the same despite having the correct art.number...
Mini-projekt, fitting a new modern fan
Turned out pretty good if I may say so myelf!
*****
Because all the trouble I'm still not happy with my fuel-setup. But on the upside I've proven that I not only have enough, but a bit extra fuel!
200kmh (125mph) on a incline and the AFR stuck to low 11's. On a private road ofc
That has gotten me to switch tactic with how I tackle the fuel. Right now I've just been 'swinging wildly' trying to find somewhere I'm happy with it and it feels good.
But now when I know the extra injectors can pick up the slack, I'm just gonna set the cruise value (as close as I can manage) to the standard 14.7
Then I'm gonna add boost to get that low 11 up to a low 12, and use one of the pressure-switches to even out the delivery as best as I can.
*****
Despite all the problems, I try to drive as much as I can. One evening I took the time to replicate one of my favorite photos!
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