My Nova Build -WIP-

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Originally Posted by trackdaynova

good progress, but really not loving the washers... looks a bit ghetto :(

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Agreed there something aint right....good work never the less :thumb:

Its a nova, it should have washers. I mean it shouldnt be perfect should it lol

Looks good with the engine in at last. Bet it made you think its nearly done lol

Blue plug cover to follow the 'theme' of the block, perhaps with white lettering?

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...age113copy.jpg

(crude photobotch attempt lol)

BTW - loving the build, can't wait to see the b.carbs in place, get it sorted ;)

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Originally Posted by trackdaynova

Is there a particular reason as to why it needs spacing out?

Also, how come the rear mount needs elongating? noticed Stubbs has also done this? I've never need to do this, yes its tight, but surely you want it to be held tight in place?

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Mine wasnt tight, it was impossible to fit :thumb:

Theres no way the rear mount would fit without elongating the hole/re-drilling it
The bolt should "clamp" the bracket to the mount hole to stop it moving anywhere, so it should be 'reet.

Quite a few others have had to do it too with solid mounts :)


Looking good Ian :cool:

Looks minted mate! :)

that will look the nuts whe its finished lol

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Originally Posted by trackdaynova

Is there a particular reason as to why it needs spacing out?

Also, how come the rear mount needs elongating? noticed Stubbs has also done this? I've never need to do this, yes its tight, but surely you want it to be held tight in place?

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I have had it bolted up without modifying or spacing any mounts, but there was so much stress from the rear gearbox mount that it was pushing the front gearbox mount right forward, and the drivers side front engine mount had pulled the rubber bush through in turn pulling the bolt head over so I couldn't get a spanner on to tighten it and had to use a pry bar... I just wasn't happy with the engine stressing all the mounts as to me if there under stress before anything is able to move then they can't do there job when there meant too.

Excuse the shocking drawing but below shows how the mount was sitting unspaced and with the washers on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ude/Mounts.jpg

Picked these up tonight with a fresh coat of paint on :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image115.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image116.jpg

Also won a set of R1 trumpets for the carbs off Ebay the other day, so other than waiting for my backing plate for the air filter to be made up I have everything I need for the carb setup

Nice job on the wheels

Not much to show, but thought I'd put some pics up anyway.

Test fitted the carbs onto the manifold and on the engine, Using the R1 fittings/Rubbers and my new R1 trumpets. Think they look mega in the bay! :D

Bit touch and go as whether the bonnet will fit on with the air filter on, but will just fit a scoop if not, but tbh, will probably fit one anyway!

Heres the pics :cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image119.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image120.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image123.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...a/Image122.jpg