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[Scott Sislane]

Most recently I've been working on the motor, trying to figure out why I've been fouling plugs & getting 15-16 MPG. After (foolishly) playing with the carbs for a couple weeks, I figured I would install the IE Dizzy I bought a few months ago. I posted on someone else's thread about the difficulty I encountered, where the sleeve for the O-Ring may not be deep enough, making it near impossible to slide the shaft into the housing without destoying the rubber O-Ring. Fortunately, I had a spare in the Box of "Lots of Small Special Parts"!

 

I think I got it in without wrecking the O-Ring. I've tested in the garage and it does not appear to be leaking. Will take a test drive later today.

 

Aside from that issue, the motor runs like it suuposed to! This was an issue all last year. All my fault as well, I re-installed the magnetic ring on my pertronix incorrectly and it was hitting the pick-up. Woops!

 

Scott

Edited July 20, 2014 by sislane

[hchueh]

Great rebuild thread! I'm in MA and I'm sure the day will come when I want a frame off body check and repaint. Were you totally happy with Radius Restoration? Hard to find really dedicated restoration guys who care about detailed craftsmanship. Any other recommendations for good restoration shops within a several hundred miles of MA? Thanks

[Scott Sislane]

Thanks! This was all a learning process for me and knowing what I know now, I would have gone about things differently. Like starting with the body as a bare shell. Jerry Holmberg/Radius Restoration is good with metal. My 02 was the first one he had laid hands on, so it was a small learning process for him as well. I think my car was the 2nd car he had worked on as a self-employed person, so that brought some challenges. But he did some great work and in the end I am happy.

 

Scott

 

Great rebuild thread! I'm in MA and I'm sure the day will come when I want a frame off body check and repaint. Were you totally happy with Radius Restoration? Hard to find really dedicated restoration guys who care about detailed craftsmanship. Any other recommendations for good restoration shops within a several hundred miles of MA? Thanks

[Scott Sislane]

Borrani's: 13x6 ET17. Rcv'd last winter, blasted, soaked, 1 rust repair, powder coated Argent Silver then clear coat. Center caps are 57mm, and the hole is 59mm.

 

Pics of before resto, after, and now on the car.

 

Scott

[jgerock]

Scott- the new wheels transformed your car- I love it!

[PaulTWinterton]

I've never seen rust eat through a wheel. 

 

Nicely done.  They look great on the car.

[Scott Sislane]

Thanks!!

The rust spot was under a wheel weight. When the shop was blasting it went through.

Scott

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[Scott Sislane]

A few years ago, I had cut 1 1/2 coils off the front springs and also removed the 1/2" spacers. (Stamped "75") Also cut rear springs 1 coil. (IIRC) The additional height of these tires (Not sure why, same specs as last set) and ET17 Offset was causing fender rub when I was hitting bumps on a test drive yesterday. I got back home and re-installed the 1/2" spacers. Test drove and it's perfect. I have bogue strut inserts which are fairly soft.

 

Scott

[Scott Sislane]

Stance adjusted.

[dlhoovler]

Stance adjusted.

 

That is just perfect. 

[Scott Sislane]

It just occurred to me, this 02 and I have been on the FAQ for over 10 years now, and the project list never ends! Replacing what I've already replaced now. 

 

The car went into winter storage (with its new E90 convertible friend) last weekend.

 

Things I'm preparing for in the spring when it comes out hibernation:

 

Thanks to John Pantel, I have a 5th matching borrani for the spare. Just need to get a tire on it, that's the easy one.

 

Changing the suspension from softer to stiffer, in the spring. Just need a set of rear springs. H&R. (Any leads appreciated, I may just buy a whole set)

 

My engine block appears to have lower ring wear (?) as I'm getting excessive smoke & oil exiting the valve cover breather. I still have the original block and head in the shed. This is the biggest on the list. Will be missing spring driving for sure.

 

Scott

[Kidasters]

There needs to be more tweed in this thread.

 

 

OK - better.

[Scott Sislane]

There needs to be more tweed in this thread.

 



 

OK - better.

LOL - much better, thank you Ken.


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[Kidasters]

I was thinking it's pretty awesome you've been on here for 10 years Scott.  I think I purchased my car in 2007, so it's almost 10 years for me.  Wow.  And - I know what you mean - now you are having to go back and re-do projects that you re-did.

 

Which is fine, because it means they are still going.....

 

 

[BeMyWay]

Sislane...I really enjoyed this thread.  Thanks for taking the time to document your activities.  

Also, nice car...I love the color choice.