8/23/08 Cobra Update - It's Alive!!
Sure, there was some header paint burning off, and some drips from both the heater lines, and the transmission (I forgot to install the speedo-gear). Oh, and I have more hair and a flat belly in person, too!But it runs!
Here I "bump" the starter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UpH27ES8Sw
Then, a little while later, I lit 'er up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX0oupD4PkU
I primed the oil system earlier today, and ran the fuel pump to confirm good pressure and check for leaks. And, frankly, I was surprised it fired up as soon as it did - you see me diving to hit the gas pedal to keep it running.
I figured w/EFI it would either light off like this, or I'd be working on getting it started for the next month.
There's a strange whine coming from the engine that I can't pin-point yet. Once I get it all sorted, I'll be cleaning up the wiring and tidying everything up!
--Joe
8/24/08 EDIT: Looks like the "whine" isn't a problem, and is likely caused by the BBK/Edlebrock throttle body - there are some sharp edges causing the incoming air to whistle:
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