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rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 19:07
Evening.

Bought a boost gauge today to see what it's running as i have no idea about whats on this car!

Anyway to cut a long story short it's only running 8 psi. Have i connected it in the right place. It's the new clear hose. Pic below.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f69/rhys0_0/DSC00310-1.jpg

Also. Why is the red hose in the pic below linking the carb elbow to below? Is this right? The red hose on the left goes to the oem boost gauge.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f69/rhys0_0/DSC00309.jpg

Oh and excuse the mess on it. Its how i had it :scared:

Thank you.
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 19:10
does that pipe its plumbed into run to the aei unit behind the scuttle cover i pressume it does. if that is the case its correct
Rob@Backyardracing
11-05-2009, 19:11
That nut looks lose on carb top :confused: or is it me....
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 19:17
does that pipe its plumbed into run to the aei unit behind the scuttle cover i pressume it does. if that is the case its correct

Yes it does. The dump valve is also on this line. Is that correct?
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 19:17
That nut looks lose on carb top :confused: or is it me....

Think it is. Didnt even notice that :ashamed:
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 19:21
Yes it does. The dump valve is also on this line. Is that correct?

it is indeed. your guage may also read vacume as well so dont be alarmed by that
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 19:26
just out of curiosity were does that pipe on the front of the carb go to. it shouldnt go to anything and be fed down the front of the engine and away from a source of ignition;)
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:04
Yeah that just goes down by the radiator.

Anyway thats the least of my worrys now.

Just blew my head gasket! :eek: :sad:

Gutted to say the least.

Oh but i sorted out the loose stud and nuts. Lol
Mart
11-05-2009, 20:19
R11102
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:20
R11102

What does that mean? :confused:
turbodave
11-05-2009, 20:23
part number for head gasket?
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 20:45
how have you blown the head gasket. is it still at the 8psi
TrixNFlix
11-05-2009, 20:49
I hope the boost hasn't rocketed up after tightening the carb bolts up:(
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:50
how have you blown the head gasket. is it still at the 8psi

Dont know. One of the first times ive put her to go. Only took her to 5k Lots of white smoke and white crap on my oil cap. Oh well.

So is it the negative value plus the vacume on boost? If thats the case it was making 18 psi then?
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:52
I hope the boost hasn't rocketed up after tightening the carb bolts up:(

No i check that. It was the same almost maybe 0.5 psi. Only done 2 short blasts and she blew. :(
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 20:53
Dont know. One of the first times ive put her to go. Only took her to 5k Lots of white smoke and white crap on my oil cap. Oh well.

So is it the negative value plus the vacume on boost? If thats the case it was making 18 psi then?


it would be just the possitive boost you would be reading mate. it sound like it went pop because your fueling wasnt setup correctly
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:57
it would be just the possitive boost you would be reading mate. it sound like it went pop because your fueling wasnt setup correctly

No doubt it was. Was goin to book it in this week to. Lol.

Im lucky it happend right out side the house. Temp stayed ok so hopefully everything will be fine. Fingers crossed :(
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 20:58
Will this be ok http://www.cgbmotorsport.net/head-gasket-group-a-high-performance-175-p.asp
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 21:02
Will this be ok http://www.cgbmotorsport.net/head-gasket-group-a-high-performance-175-p.asp


http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

this is the cheaper option for the same product
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:05
Is there anything els i need?
Oil.
Oil Filter.
Coolant (again :laugh:)
Gasket
TrixNFlix
11-05-2009, 21:09
Head bolts
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:14
Ah yes head bolts would help :)
rs250nut
11-05-2009, 21:14
That breather hose with a bolt in the end wants sorting properly, remove the take off on the inlet manifold and replace it with a bolt of some sort. Think it might be m6-m8
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 21:15
if it were me i would be tempted to have the head checked over by a engineering company and see if its in need of a skim
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:18
if it were me i would be tempted to have the head checked over by a engineering company and see if its in need of a skim

Ill prob take it into work and clock it up to see. I got a fly cutter if it needs a skim. :)
rs250nut
11-05-2009, 21:20
Measure it first matey
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:24
Measure it first matey

What the over all thickness to see if it can be skimmed?
Misky
11-05-2009, 21:26
Need to check its straight and not warped so use a straight edge. ;)
rs250nut
11-05-2009, 21:27
Should be 73mm or more
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:29
Should be 73mm or more

Ok thanks.

How much does the head have to be out by to determine a skim is needed?
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 21:31
Should be 73mm or more

they can be used at less than that.
rhys0_0
11-05-2009, 21:32
Need to check its straight and not warped so use a straight edge. ;)

Ill clock it up. Use a DTI. Dial test indicator.
rs250nut
11-05-2009, 21:43
they can be used at less than that.

I know but at decent boost levels you start to invite det, only my 2 pennys worth:)
RICHIE
11-05-2009, 21:48
I know but at decent boost levels you start to invite det, only my 2 pennys worth:)

this is true and you would be giving yourself less tolerance for error.