I think the four big milestones (for me personally) on any restoration are these:
- Getting through the whole title and registration process.
- Getting spark.
- Getting to idle.
- Shifting through all gears.
Two down, two to go on Red since today she threw a big fat clean spark on the very first try.
First went through and finished off installing the clutch and other bits left over from mounting the engine. Also checked static timing and it was still spot on from before.
Wiring was straight-forward (why did it seem so much more complicated before). Coil wire went to battery positive, battery negative got grounded to a cooling fin. Tied the spark plug up against the head and turned it over and got nice fat sparks. This was on a used plug.
Also installed both pedals, foot pegs and exhaust, so she's got all her big parts now.
First went through and finished off installing the clutch and other bits left over from mounting the engine. Also checked static timing and it was still spot on from before.
Wiring was straight-forward (why did it seem so much more complicated before). Coil wire went to battery positive, battery negative got grounded to a cooling fin. Tied the spark plug up against the head and turned it over and got nice fat sparks. This was on a used plug.
Also installed both pedals, foot pegs and exhaust, so she's got all her big parts now.