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So this happened a week or so ago. Still on 98 fuel I'm dyslexic and cannot turn off simple functions in tapatalk

Loving the youtube 101 videos. I sent Puff an embarrassing PM the other day where we went back and forward for what seemed like hours where he was slapping his head on the keyboard trying to tell me the pistons are offset. I would have sworn they wern't and had no idea what the hell he was going on about. Eventually I found out what that meant. Embarrassed? You bet! For those that come across this thread in the future and you're screwing an engine together for the first time and have good mechanical aptitude but are just lacking in the engine assembly knowledge department, I can assure there are some little things that can bite you. Piston offset, piston ring top and bottom hardness differences (I.e. getting in the rhythm on the ring file for the top set then realise the bottom set are way softer!), not sealing certain bolts are some just to name a few. I came across this series of videos. He goes into extreme detail, example 30mins just to show how to place a crankshaft into the block. A little long in places but overall perfect for those starting out. A recommended watch. Engine Building Part 2 - Gapping Rings, Installing Pistons in a 350 Chevy - YouTube Engine Building Part 3: Installing Crankshafts - YouTube Engine Building Part 4: Pistons, Rings, and Rods - YouTube Engine Building Part 5: Camshafts - YouTube Engine Building Part 6: Cylinder Heads - YouTube

Love your work man. So good to see another high quality build process, and documented progress that will help others

Pretty good. Got plenty done, for a change.

First fit in a tail light didn't quite go as planned. Yes it fits, I never doubted that. But, the brake LEDs protrude too far out, causing a collision with the lens. Unfortunately that means I'll need to remake the brake section and glue the LEDs in a way so that they don't stick out too much. Will need to ponder this one a bit more. With that said. I have a completely functioning code build, so my main focus now will be these LEDs. Once that's done I can get the first prototype set assembled and start testing Here is a cut video of the start-up and shutdown sequence. Its a little old but the pattern is the same. I've made the DRL pattern a bit faster, and have implemented a smooth dimming transition between the two brightness levels. Will continue the project once I'm back from my holiday. With how long I've spent on these so far, I think its safe to assume that the prototype set will only be done toward the end of the year/ beginning of 2023.

Beautiful workshop! Love the space, and keen to see this thread progress You're clearly pretty savvy when it comes to mechanical design & assembly stuff, makes these kinda threads more interesting! I'm guessing that you're using solidworks? Looks like the classic sw colour pallet 🤣

Wild colour. Get them head lights painted too.

that's an awesome looking rocker cover!!!!!!

I'm all booked for Tumut and Jindabyne. Had to hold off as it looked like I might be changing jobs in November. Turns out I am, so negotiated leave for this trip into my starting arrangements [emoji16] I'll see how I go re Omeo, but as I minimum I might drive the sunday morning then head back home after lunch, rather than just heading straight home from Jindy like previously. Now I've got to pull my finger out and get my fuel system sorted.

Been a bit quiet lately, new job and waiting for Plazmaman parts to arrive. 12 weeks on order but well worth the wait! Plenum and piping all done, looks heaps better. Also installed the Streetfighter 1000hp module. Nice and quiet now. Will put it on the dyno once Christmas is out of the way. Done a bit of road testing and cleaned up the fueling but won't be pushing it.