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Post by misdablack on May 30, 2011 18:14:11 GMT 12
got it sorted just needed to run a wire from the fusebox to the coil +ive [providing power when the keys in run position]. ignition wire goes straight to the g200 starter solenoid - chevette solenoid goes in the bin. everything else runs straight off the battery.
so shes basically a runner now just need to get the exhaust done [sometime this week hopefully] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by gemininja on May 30, 2011 20:11:15 GMT 12
sweet as long as its not a 6v coil haha. that chevette starting setup is shiithouse youl be glad to get rid of it all
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Post by misdablack on May 30, 2011 20:34:38 GMT 12
nah running the gem coil with ballast resistor & yep chevette wiring is all around shthouse. will eventually put a whole new fuse box in there but for now it works. its gonna be funny driving to the exhaust shop with no muffler/no wof/no cert & reg on hold haha. been over a year since this car was legal so will be good to get it on the road again.
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Post by gordo on May 30, 2011 20:43:58 GMT 12
Your problem is probably because the Chevette uses two ignition feeds - the 'ignition on' goes to the coil through a resistance wire to the ballast coil, when cranking, there's a feed from the solinoid at full voltage, so the coil is effectively getting extra voltage.
There's a chance the coil you've been trying to use was either a 12V coil, or a ballast one with an additional ballast resistance somewhere - so the coil was etting insufficient voltage. Alternatively, during the swap over, the conductor could have been damaged in the wire.
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Post by crazytim on May 31, 2011 10:17:01 GMT 12
gem or vette altenator?
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Post by misdablack on May 31, 2011 21:51:41 GMT 12
neither. running nissan hitachi 70 amp internal reg. gem/chevette alternators are rubbish |
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Post by gordo on Jun 5, 2011 17:35:31 GMT 12
Agreed, Bosche is also a good upgrade.
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Post by misdablack on Jun 5, 2011 21:32:37 GMT 12
early 90's mitsi alternators fit too with a bit of work - very similar to the hitachi ones
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Post by misdablack on Jun 15, 2011 22:06:00 GMT 12
so these are the latest pics of the g200 in fully wired & working form   was a nice wee cruise down to pitstop this morning to get the exhaust welded up. cars actually got some pull now! ;D  brakes are spongy though so gotta sort that out plus rear main seals Barry Whiteed...and the repair i did on the radiator was a bit shabby so its leaking again...apart from that though  oh yeah got some alfa carbs on the way too |
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Post by cul8r on Jun 16, 2011 21:13:06 GMT 12
Amazing how much difference the exhaust makes isn't it, when I put the worked motor in the wagon, I managed to get the same fuel consumption with the twin carbs and worked motor as I used to with the original motor
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Post by misdablack on Jun 27, 2011 17:03:57 GMT 12
piazza master cylinder in [just needed to file out the bolt holes then bolts straight onto booster]. looks alot neater i think - hopefully better performance too. need a smaller thread on the 3rd brake line - no real drama though sterling brake & clutch make them on the spot for a few bucks. twin weber d/drafts on their way too - should look good   |
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Post by cul8r on Jun 27, 2011 18:49:19 GMT 12
Sweet, thats a hole heap neater, Might do the bother to put one in the chevette at a later date!
Got up to you nice and quick.
The twin down draught setup, that wouldnt be the manifold I brought into nz, but kept the carbs off?
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Post by misdablack on Jun 27, 2011 21:43:13 GMT 12
Sweet, thats a hole heap neater, Might do the bother to put one in the chevette at a later date! Got up to you nice and quick. The twin down draught setup, that wouldnt be the manifold I brought into nz, but kept the carbs off? yeah cheers mate. i think its the same manifold - i bought it off andrew [gemininja] a while back which i think he bought off you lol  . parts do get around on this site eh |
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Post by misdablack on Sept 28, 2011 14:26:53 GMT 12
so decided i might as well finish this car. first mission was get rid of all the rust - there was alot - then focus on all the other little bits & pieces that need doing    right rear quarter   heater hole ready to weld over  this section was full of rust  decided the nose cone was beyond salvation so on the hunt for a new one now. may just bolt it on though rather than spot weld  cleaned up in here too - plenty of room for a decent sized radiator now  could have been worse i suppose  . just going to do as much prep work myself before i take it to a welder |
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Post by crazytim on Sept 28, 2011 16:58:41 GMT 12
wow... you went to town! how about Mr Lynch for a nose cone? Spose he probably likes to hoard for himself just in case (he would only ever need it if he didnt have it)
good on ya, need to get my lazy butt into gear and finish something...anything.
Took blue wag for burn just before... made me get that silly grin that driving a fun piece of kit like that gives you. Hows sedan?
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. parts do get around on this site eh
. just going to do as much prep work myself before i take it to a welder