Fire in the hole!!!!!

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by mobileortho, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. mobileortho

    mobileortho Member

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    Well after over four years, I finally started my engine today! Man this TPI is sweeeeeet!! It fired up on the first try and purrs like a kitten. Can't wait to get it on te road. Just need to cut the drive shaft and run the exhaust and should be able to take it for a spin!! Can't hardly wait!!!
     
  2. rix 48

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    4 years

    Wow, that really had to be a great feeling after that long. Congrats!!!!
     
  3. coilover

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    We have used several of the Ram Jet 350 crate engines and they are a sweet running engine. I bet you will get much enjoyment from it. Isn't it nice to not touch a choke or foot feed, just turn the switch and it purrs.
     
  4. mobileortho

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    It's actually a 327 but yes, i'm glad that there's no need for the choke!
     
  5. vwnate1

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    The Beauty Of Fuel Injection

    You said it ! ;)
     
  6. brit 50

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    Fuel injection

    What no crankin constantly on the starter! no gettin the choke just so! no playing with the throttle to keep it alive! wheres your sense of fun?
     
  7. BIG CHEVY 3600

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    Have you got the fuel spout figured out and the bed on yet?
     
  8. mobileortho

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    Yea, I'm planning on running the fuel spout through the rear fender.
     
  9. mobileortho

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    Sounding good Don't know that you can really tell from the video because there's no exhaust yet, just straight headers. I initially thought there was a miss but remembered that the po said there was a mild cam. Can't wait to get this baby out on the road!!
     
  10. vwnate1

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    Sounds good to me :) that little loping and all .

    I was thinking it'd be an InLine 6 Banger tho'......... :rolleyes:
     

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