Initial Start-up

I did the initial start up yesterday!  The tablet has the MegaJolt Android tuning application running on it.  The RPM calculation was not being done correctly, but they guys are working on that and should have it fixed tomorrow.  I now have the valves adjusted, oil changed and it is ready to run other then fitting the rear tin.

Engine Install

Last night I was able to get the oil filter installed and prime the pump.  I'm following the ACN start-up procedure so I removed the plugs and push rods before cranking the engine over.  I also go the oil pressure switch and Save My Bug shorty hot oil sensor hooked up.  I also took a minute to make sure I'm getting spark!  The carbs are just loosely installed to test fit everything for now.

Engine Install

The last couple nights I've been able to get quite a bit of work done on the car.  I got the engine installed on Sunday.  I got the mounting brackets for the ignition system components built and welded in last night.  But tonight was the biggest night yet.  I now have the entire MegaJolt/E ignition system installed and it turned out exactly the way I hoped it would.  You cannot see a single ignition system component other then the plug wires where the enter the heads!

White Faced Speedo

I decided to take the time this weekend to finish my white face speedometer.  I plan on putting a set of matching oil pressure and temperature gauges in my center console when I get it built.  I took a factory 65 speedo and painted the face white.  Then I had a used PhotoShop and DraftSight to design the sticker.  I had it printed at FedEx Kinkos on self adhesive clear plastic.  I used red and green report covers for gels.

Ignition System

 I have spent some time here and there over the past week getting my MegaJolt/E system ready to go.  First I installed a serial to Bluetooth converter so I can use the Android application that is currently being written by a group of students at Eastern Washington University.  I'm so excited, this app is starting to really take shape.

Second, I built the wiring harness that will connect the MegaJolt/E to the EDIS, coil pack and the crank position sensor.  Right now the wires that disappear off the bottom of the image are simply log bare wires that will be hooked up when it goes in the car.  This whole thing will be mounted under the package tray in the rear of the car.