02-08-2018, 10:40 PM
Thanks again for your advice Simon. The car did run all those years ago, but we're unsure how well.
Yes the car started fantastically - the first time we started it we had a plug out (looking for the elusive spark), yet the thing fired on the first crank with only 3 cylinders! We do have the starter attached to a 12v battery however - is that why its starting so easily?
Ill re-check the head torque after its had a heat-cycle. Then we'll get driving it as soon as possible to see if things bed in.
Jansens - Thanks for the advice. I wouldnt be too worried about running yours. I think the main thing about running in is varying the load and rpm to put varying pressures on the piston rings. This is obviously easier while driving, but cant see it doing much harm doing a bench test.
Yes the car started fantastically - the first time we started it we had a plug out (looking for the elusive spark), yet the thing fired on the first crank with only 3 cylinders! We do have the starter attached to a 12v battery however - is that why its starting so easily?
Ill re-check the head torque after its had a heat-cycle. Then we'll get driving it as soon as possible to see if things bed in.
Jansens - Thanks for the advice. I wouldnt be too worried about running yours. I think the main thing about running in is varying the load and rpm to put varying pressures on the piston rings. This is obviously easier while driving, but cant see it doing much harm doing a bench test.