Don's Mk IV Build

molleur · Jul 7, 2015

Really good work and astounding detail, thanks for posting.

silverback · Jul 8, 2015

Well done Don! your work is always very nice to see.....................M

Don Nye · Aug 1, 2015

Had some friends over this morning for the official first start. I did know it was going to run because I found the oil leak, gas leak and two water leaks before this moment but not had it run more than 30 sec. before I found something wrong. The first start was cold if you can understand Houston on August 1st at 9 AM. https://youtu.be/m61Kw7KPsc0

We stopped the run because one spark plug wire was starting to smoke touching the exhaust pipe. One more friend showed up late and I re-started it hot.
 https://youtu.be/XzSmWK8i-mI

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Enjoy!
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kgschrader · Aug 1, 2015

Good stuff, Don!

Congratulations!

Don Nye said:
Had some friends over this morning for the official first start. I did know it was going to run because I found the oil leak, gas leak and two water leaks before this moment but not had it run more than 30 sec. before I found something wrong. The first start was cold if you can understand Houston on August 1st at 9 AM. https://youtu.be/m61Kw7KPsc0

We stopped the run because one spark plug wire was starting to smoke touching the exhaust pipe. One more friend showed up late and I re-started it hot.
 https://youtu.be/XzSmWK8i-mI

Getting closer to being a driver.

Enjoy!

molleur · Aug 1, 2015

Sounds great! Congrats.

Big-Foot · Aug 1, 2015

Sounds positively evil Don!

The first video - thought it was funny when your neighbor walks out to see what all the racket was.. LOL

albanygt40 · Aug 1, 2015

Awesome....sounds great and looks the part. Well done

leonmac · Aug 2, 2015

Hi Don,
Just checked in here again great to see such good progress. The car is looking really sharp, Q, How did you get the crackle finish on the dash panels, some friends of mine who have restored a few MGs used to use enamel paint and then cook it in the oven, his wife used to go nuts cause it stank the oven out for a few days.
The moment we all look forward to, the first start and she didn't disapoint, sounds great.

Cheers Leon.

Don Nye · Aug 5, 2015

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. It does sound good for not running for eight + years. Leon, black VHT wrinkle paint and a heat gun does the trick. I prefer to stay out of the kitchen

Don

dallas_ · Aug 6, 2015

Fantastic Don!

Getting close to the goal line now.

gsharapa · Aug 9, 2015

Lots of GT40s either being built or purchased in Texas...... Love it!

Don Nye · Aug 17, 2015

After charging the AC system this weekend and feeling that cold air I decided to install the windows. I could have made the sliders out of metal but just like the look of plexi slides that I had seen in pictures. Without any real idea how I started with 1” wide by 1/8” Plexiglas strips and cut to size, 14” long. I than cut one in half making two ½” wide strips. Drilled some holes and mounted.

I like the look! I’ll have to be careful what I order at the drive thru window at my fast food place, not much room through the window but it looks cool.

Don,
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Maurice Butler · Aug 18, 2015

Don Nye said:
The fuel pump is powered from a relay and only energized when the ignition switch is on. I had planned on connecting the relay to the oil pressure switch so it would only run if oil pressure is present. Starting thinking about it and if oil pressure did fail the gas in the carburetors would keep the engine running to long even if the pump stopped to not cause damage. I may change my mind on this idea but for now the pump runs when the ignition switch is on. If I was really worried about running the engine without oil pressure I should wire the ignition coil through the oil pressure switch so the engine stops when oil pressure is below a set limit. I’ll keep thinking about it.
Don

I normally wire the fuel pump to the oil pressure switch so if something happens and I kill the engine the fuel pump gets killed as well.

Normally the power is feed to the relay coil from the ignition, the earth goes to the oil pressure switch. By using a relay with change over contacts the contact that is made when there is no power is feed from the starter position on the key so cranking the fuel pump can run, then as oil pressure comes up it switches to the ignition.

Don Nye · Aug 18, 2015

I do like the idea of running a wire from the start terminal on the Ford starter relay to run the fuel pump to start the engine than let the oil pressure switch determine in the fuel pump continues to run. I do have the fuel pump running thru a relay so it would be very simple to wire as you suggest.
The engine is a large investment so I want to provide some kind of protection. I'm someone that watches the gauges often while driving but like the idea of a safety on the oil pressure.
Thanks for the idea.
Don

jac mac · Aug 18, 2015

These remote filter/primer pump setups from Peterson would appear to solve the oil pressure priming issue for many applications with extended periods of non-use, have not used one myself though. Quick spin with bat drill or speed brace and good to go.

I like Maurice's idea for pump wiring, nothing worse than hearing that pump running after an incident or carb fire.

Don Nye · Aug 19, 2015

I learn something cool everyday. Had not seen the Peterson remote filter/primer pump. Gives me something new to think about.

Thanks for the info Jac Mac.
Don

Charles Roybal · Aug 19, 2015

Congrats....first starts make for a great day...thanks for sharing.
Charles

drdrdrt · Aug 19, 2015

Great Work Don! Your build is awesome!

Here is a photo of the Peterson pump I installed on my LMP-1 car. I fabricated a bracket so as to locate it with access via a NACA duct, so the engine could be primed without removing any body panels. Filling the system was a breeze. I can see it being very functional in oil changes, as you can simply pump all the oil out,...then pump it all back in again, allowing for an easy and more complete change of the oil in the entire system. If the car sits for a while, simply get out the electric drill and circulate it through the system at 20 psi, making sure everything is pre-lubed prior to starting.

Don Nye · Aug 20, 2015

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The ZF has been fitted with Pantera Performance clutch slave cylinder linkage, new shift shaft housing machined for new shaft seal, new stainless bolts and washers. Also had the top cover plate gasket replaced, I know it’s new but I can’t believe they are still using cork gaskets, it was weeping as can be seen from some of the original photos.

I will share photos when bolted to the engine.

Enjoy,

Don

dallas_ · Aug 20, 2015

Purdy!

Hey, it only took, what, 15 months after you ordered it to get it?

You are a patient man.

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