FiveSeventyZee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 yeah, i'd still be down to do some cruise around the area before i go.in other news, its in and wired. started testing things today, I'm a little worried because i didnt hear any noise from my fuel pump...not sure if the ECU waits for you to hit the starter before it starts pumping? i'll check it out tomorrow...edit: did a little studying and I'm not so worried about the pump anymore. since its wired to the relays I can only assume the ecu sends power to it only after it gets a feed from the orange start sense wire. we'll see tomorrow, gonna add oil and coolant then try to get em fired up :Dand a shot of my completed (still unlabeled/unbolted) switch panel. controls for rad fan, on, acc, hi beams and reverse (when I wire the revers lights that is...) Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thermostat housing leaked...tried to tighten down the bolts and the housing cracked. Oh well, luckily I have 2 of everything for a KA haha. waiting for the coolant/water mixture to drain out then I'll swap out the thermostat housing and try to fill the cooling system again. once I get coolant/water in I can try to start it up :devil: Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jgong9609/1971%20Datsun%20510%204%20door/F6037EB1-287C-45C6-8B37-6973FFC34832-1877-0000021EFB71A299.mp4 it doesn't like to idle though unless i keep on the gas. and as you can see in the video the revs drop kind of slowly. anyone got any ideas why this might be happening? sounds like a vacuum issue to me...any ideas what vacuum hose might cause this? Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I drove my KA24DE a few times trying to figure out why it was running shitty,, and the firing order was backwards .... :rofl: . these motors will run on almost anything,,, even drive with 3 plug wires and a wrong firing order.. :lol: it should sound like a BEAST if everything is hooked up right ... it doesn't sound "right" ... I think you can use an un-lit propane torch to look for vacuum leaks ... (maybe google it first :lol:)... also check your MAF wiring .... and your IACV tube for leaks around the Cold air inlet Compression checked? Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 got it running right! there are 2 vacuum lines on the passenger side of the intake. I had them open. not sure what they are but don't leave them open lol. plugged those up and bam....it purrs. rockers are noisy but with a sohc KA that's not a shock. I'll clean them when I get a chance. now it's time to finish up the interior work and he'll be ready for the move. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 tying up loose ends: and another small side project (we've been working on a bunch of these) pics of the front to come later but it covers up my switches for a nice clean look when not in use Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 right on! i like that valve cove color. congrats on getting it done. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 it's a little low. maybe I'll redrill it when I get a chance. busy now with other parts of the car Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 right on! i like that valve cove color. congrats on getting it done. thanks, Im really pleased with the valve cover/intake color. :D now to get the tires to stop rubbing...might go back to iron crosses up front... Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 getting the exhaust welded up. after welding the exhaust.... also picked up some new shoes...pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment
Spoona_Jay21 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 this is probably one of the coolest 510's i have seen in a long time. good work man! Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 thanks! I've put a lot of time sweat blood money tears....whatever else goes into these things lol. and as promised....my new shoes.... 14x6.5 SSR MKII's =) they're so light! thinking about painting the centers to match the valve cover/intake. and polishing the lips Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 getting the exhaust welded up. hey Johnny Franlkins! i got my 521 exhaust done there. great shop. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 great guys. got me in and out in less than an hour for $40 :P in other news. drove 6+ hours to my new apartment today. usually a 4 hr drive but my fuel pemp went out in the middle of the freeway and later my fuel return line let loose while going 70 mph up a hill and spewed gas everywhere...luckily we were able to repair everything and get it down here under its own power (for most of the way) during a fuel stop Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 You bought those rims!! ARGHHHHH $400? I was begging my dad to get me those lol. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 bahaha!!!! yup....those are the ones! i need to clean them but they're in good shape, only a little curb rash :/ . might clean them and paint the centers this winter....wont have a garage till then Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Lol that ad is still up! what a bastard seller :lol: Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 haha well I promise he doesn't have them lol. really pleased with them. really wanna move on painting the centers....just don't have time or space anymore Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Is the car and OD green? or some flat color? if OD, I think you should stay with the earth colors scheme.. Use plastidip!! Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 its like flat olive green. i think it might just be green primer...not sure...maybe it is paint. yeah earth colors may work....but then what color do i paint them? haha, I have a few months to decide won't be able to take the rims apart until december. I'm thinking either the mint green from the valve cover, try to match the body color, bronze, red....idk? anyone got any ideas? maybe I'll see if my photoshop skills aren't too rusty :ninja: Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Glad to see those wheels went on a cool car. I went to look at them and they were to narrow for what I wanted. Super good deal for what they are though. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 he told me about you haha. said somebody came by but wanted lower offset for flares. I'm gonna guess that was you Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 here's a new pic of my switch cover now that the indents from the binder clips has worn out and my new view from the kitchen window...not complaining one bit :sneaky: you can see in this pic how I had to prop the hood up about a 1/2" because the intake didnt clear :P Finally, while driving around I've been trying to work out all the kinks in my new system and I'm getting a small hesitation issue. At high-ish speeds (73ish) I loose fuel pressure and have to wait a second for gas (and power) to come back. Its really only an annoyance but I would like my car to run as best it can. So I've narrowed it down to 2 things. a) Im running a #10 ECU for a manual and a NAPZ tranny...no speed sensor...is my ECU limiting me because it's being confused by the lack of signal from the speed sensor? B) I've maxed out the flow on the stock fuel lines (I can rev to my hearts content in the lower gears though, it seems to be speed related not rev related) anyone know what it might be? If its the first one I have a #11 ECU back in the bay area that I can swap out and if its the 2nd one i was going to upgrade my fuel lines and get a fuel cell this december. Just trying to only do that if its necessary Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 haha photoshop is fun Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 got a roof rack and a new keychain :P don't really have much need for the roof rack right now so it's mostly a aesthetic mod but hey I'm fine with that :P I'm over hating on upgrading looks lol Quote Link to comment
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