Hemi Predator Build #2

[bob58o]

After making sure the carb/intake and exhaust is sealed up and leak free, I will...

1.) Attempt to start the engine
if it doesn't start
2.) Try starting by spraying carb cleaner into the intake.
if it starts and wants to run, clean the carb , if not ...
3.) Try stock spark plug.
4.) Try ~0.027" coil gap, but don't think 0.005" will make much of a difference (~0.032" now)
5.) Try stock flywheel key


I think that would be the correct order from easiest to most involved

Stuff I need to bring that I forgot last time...

Carb cleaner
Stock Spark Plug
Stock Flywheel Key
Pokey Wire
Feeler gauges
10mm socket
Impact Wrench

It ran before, it should run again. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to get this started using my plan of attack.

 

[Denny]

Is there any oil in it Bob? Did not see where you put that in.



Denny

 

[bob58o]

There is oil. I went with the Royal Purple Engine Break In oil, but haven't been able to break it in yet.

 

[KartFab]

You sure is wasn't royal purple break your engine oil?

 

[bob58o]

You sure is wasn't royal purple break your engine oil?

let me check. Here's the link again. LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtuuFppENS8

 

[bob58o]

There's your problem.
Let's see if I can get that out.

Had spark but at the wrong time.

So my new small engine diagnostics plan of attack is....

Fuel
Spark
Compression
Timing

All you need to make it run.

Happy I was able to find the problem. There is still hope for bartender mechanics.

 

[bob58o]

Crank and flywheel keyways seem ok.
Blame the impact wrench? Not the bartender. Lol
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CTFXRIY6-fE

 

[bob58o]

As far as I know, the key should be installed so it is parallel with the straight part of the shaft, not the taper.

That is how I installed the offset key as well.

 

[bob58o]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=woa9Wf1rhiw

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Looks kind of... rattle-y

 

[bob58o]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ7yYntb2a0

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Looks kind of... rattle-y

Cause he's holding it together with like 30 hose clamps. There 3 air filters. Now 2 keys. Used about 12 qts of oil and still haven't taken it for a spin.

 

[bob58o]

The Exhaust brace clamp came off.
One of the bolts mounting the engine came loose.

It runs tho.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ7yYntb2a0

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

What are the wheels for again?

 

[bob58o]

What are the wheels for again?

Mostly for the dog to bite at.

I don't have a 3/4" clutch or TC to test the engine with a load.

I'm deciding if I want to use the 6" Driven with the 8T JS sprocket OR the 7" Driven with the 10T JS sprocket. I think I've decided on the 7" w/ 10T. 10T will be better for the chain and sprocket. And some had said that the 6" Driven pulley acts as a rev limiter. I'm not sure I buy it, but 6" with 8T and 7" with 10T are very similar. Both 4.5:1 in highest gear with a 40T rear sprocket.

The 7" costs like $30 IIRC, so the $60 TC is now $90. I don't need an 8T sprocket, so I save $15 there. The springs and weights for the Driver unit are like $15 and $30.

$135 - $150 (w/shipping) for the TC kit, the 7" Driven Unit, The garter springs, and the Driver Unit weight assembly.

Driven Unit was backwards in this video.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R3l-y-MF1aE

 

[Bbqjoe]

What do you care about money?

Toothpicks...Cherry stems.

 

[bob58o]

I don't really care about money. And I usually only have enough of it to do one thing I enjoy. Building this engine means I haven't gone out on a date in over a month.

At least I don't have those common parasites everybody else seems to get. What are they called? Oh ya, kids.

I get to spend my money on me.

 

[Bbqjoe]

I get to spend my money on me.

That's how it should be.

Dates are overrated.
You just need a few FWB's.

 

[bob58o]

I say I'm looking for a unicorn, but I'm pretty sure I like being in the danger zone. Thinking about my FWB's, I'm positive I like the Danger zone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKWmFWRVLlU

 

[bob58o]

Ambush Racing Hemi 2716 - 34 Degree Timing
No Instructions. I was hoping for a recommended coil gap.

Looks like it was made for the spot light.
I really want to show it off, but really want to be able to use the pull starter.

Without buying a Jr Dragster Mini Starter, are there options? What happens if my engine dies while I'm out? I have to ride around with the starter on my back? Or push it back to where I started it last?