Another build thread

[skov]

Yeah, I know it's going to be pretty hot there!
My plan is to bolt some ducting like this to the intake side of the airbox and route cold air into it from somewhere else:

[skov]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

Hi Skov,
The pictures are looking really great there. I have a question. I noticed you had put up a post a few weeks ago showing the accelerator cable. Did you use the original one or purchase a new item. Thanks David

Hi David, just finished my throttle cable, here's the details as promised:

The cable I used is a Sytec 1m universal cable, which I cut down to the length I needed.
To link it to the pedal I used a 'classis' trials bike brake clevis (sold on ebay for use on BSA/Norton/Triumph/etc.) which seems to fit both the pedal and the cable nicely.



At the throttle body end, I used a 10x5mm solderless nipple.

At the pedal box I used a bicycle brake cable adjuster to hold the cable outer in place, and at the manifold I reused the adjuster from the MX5 cable.

To get it to fit under the bonnet I had to reposition the braket on the manifold by grinding the top hole off the manifold and drilling/tapping a new one futher down.







One thing I did notice is that you need a massive amount of pedal movement to get the full travel on the throttle body.
Not sure if that's a good thing or not!

Hope that helps.

[Davidbolam]

Thanks for the update re the cable. I was thinking a shorter accelerator pedal would be better as mine feels like its been designed for a size 15 shoe!

[skov]

Haven't done a massive amount on the roadster lately, but have been slowly knitting together the spaghetti under the scuttle.
Got to the point last night where I could tentatively connect the battery up.
Well blow me down - no fires, smoke, or blown fuses!
All the relays seem to switch, and the engine turns!!!
Might have to stick some fuel in soon and see if she runs.

[Davidbolam]

Don't forget the video!!

The wiring under the scuttle looks really tidy. I am worried that there won't be enough space under mine as there is that much!!

Hope it starts first time for you.

David

[skov]

Don't worry, I won't forget the video!
Have you managed to get your's started yet David?

[Davidbolam]

Not yet. The fuel pipes that I got off eBay need to go back as they were just sent in a plastic bag and are full of dents. Looks like the postman sat on it!

[skov]

Just started her for the first time, woot woot!

Here's the requisite evidence:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjKb0...ature=youtu.be

Might have to fit an exhaust before I try again!

[Davidbolam]

congratulations - it wont be long until you are taking it for a spin up the street!!

[Johno]

Well done John.....
I bet you are well happy with her starting up.
I see you had a big grin on your face on the vid but couldn't see if you had your fingers crossed....

Glad to see your hard work is paying off....

Johno