Mk1 getting some glitter back... by fredybender

4 minute(s) of a 108 minute read

Ok, after finding out that the douche bag that sold me the donor engine sold me a piece of scrap (valves hit on all cylinders, shattered #1, bent intake valves on #1 & #4, beyond taking the retainers out...) even the adjustable cam gear is scrap, as the drive key sheared the slot...

Almost nothing salvagable, taking into consideration costs...

Will be looking for another 9A donor engine.. its only money, right?

On a better note; Received my order from Pierce Manifolds. Putting on Webers, is not a totally justifiable thing, but man, they sound sweet, and it cleans the engine bay, big time!

So for my wants; a lot of work, and some $ in the money pit!

550$ later... (Just for small parts, that could fit in the palm of one hand ...

All new internals as per the FAQ's recommendations for the 9A... (plus linkage & gasket sets , etc...)

Pics for your enjoyment:

Started with a pair of beat up DCOE's

Getting them back into shape:

The Pierce manifold os OK, but I must of have 8 hours of port matching/polishing, machining, to get it to my liking: The choke cover has interference, and had to machine top of the head mating plate. Also, I macined the boss for the booster vacuum pick up (Top not level) and also, pressed fit a nipple for a cleaner look than a threaded one.

Starting to look good!

Pretty much finished:

Also got a NOS Kamei (even with the "Kamei" boss on the air dam)

Its winter, so its working time, and parts shopping too...