Success at last

Recieved the ecu back last week, and although the spark was fixed, it wouldn't rev past 2000rpm. After a few days of trying things and researching, turns out the wires were crossed for the crank sensor.  Swapped them round today and finally got it running enough to start tuning it.   Also drove it for the first time, which was exciting!

Next up, getting the brakes to work properly.

A few hickups

Been having a few problems recently, but luckily they all now seem to be sorted.  First of all was the Megasquirt - I started tuning it (or trying). It started misfiring badly, then eventually stopped sparking. I tried changing the coil, plugs and leads, but no good.  After trying all sorts, it turns out there was a bit missing out the ecu itself, so it was burning out the coil driver.  :(

It went back to get the new chip installed and whatever it was thats missing, so should be in the post back as I type.

Next up a big blister and a few smaller ones appeared in the bonnet, which was a bit of a pain as i'd already trimmed it and put the stripes etc on. On the positive side Andy at Saturn sorted me out with a nice new one in the new shape! :)

Looks much nicer, and i've ordered some new stripes which are slightly wider than the originals, so should look ace.

Finally I've finished welding and painting the roll bar, so that's back on now too.

So here's how it looks with the new bonnet with no stripes and the finished roll bar...

Another milestone in the build.

 

Another milestone in the build. Finnally wheeled it out the container.  I've been trying to get it running right with the megasquirt, but been having lots of problems with misfires and rich running.

The roll bar is about finished now, just needs painting to look nice and shiney, the prop shaft is here and fitted, the rear bodywork can be fixed on properly once the roll bar is painted, then the dash wiring needs completing.  Brakes aren't working properly yet either. The list goes on...

It'll be finished one day. hahaha.