Gentles

As usual first word will be addressed to all members of LEF, that are with me since the beginning, a special thanks.

Some steps back were supported for them, as you all said thing are always this way, and I must embrace things as they show and give my personal touch in order to achieve my goal (this one is for you Bob, with a special hug).

Cobba, another hug for you, just because you can see the aim of my tasks, and comprehend the world is not square. And no, the 1L tank will stay as it is.

Willw, thanks for your appreciation.

Stef, you still want I present a restoration of a Famel Zündapp, isn't it? Forget, its too expensive!

Butch, look at my German, its fancy, isnt it?

Joks done. Lets go to the business!

Gave a long run to the German (+20mn), let it burn till water gets hot, tweaked governor to 1000 rpm - and no leaks. Open crankcase to see if all is ok, and it shows a nice chamber.

See vid here: https://youtu.be/kJzUZHobpiY

Cut elbow from hopper lid and extract remains of iron from threads with high amp weld rod, and handle saw. New paint, and voilá!

Some pics of process.Forgot to make some pics, but you will all understand.

Cheers
VP

Gentles,

Another tool to the shop. A FIAC compressor from 1988 (turned to nice blue).

Derusted, new paint, new rings from Greece (!!!), new safety valve, new hose connectors... and voilá!

Pic Before and after.

Cheers
VP

Ian, Gentles

Lets start. I think I saw one of those pics sometime ago, but....

The hopper stud is 5/8 unc straightforward, to put a new one, just buy a 5/8 bolt.

Zünfix go here: https://www.oldtimer-kuepper.de/epages/61009898.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/61009898/Categories/Z%C3%BCndfix
or here: https://histoparts.com/accessoires/toebehoren/startlonten

And yes, all parts from Germany are expensive, very expensive.

The selly question: Is it perfectely timed? (My thread was clear enough?). If so, take a look at my Lister thread here: https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=8320.msg102965#msg102965

Is your injector certified at 120ATM? This is an low compression engine - thats why it needs starter!

Is you IP element and plunger ok? If all checked now las thing is the quantity of shims. The more, the late! the few the knoking. CASPICI?

Just my 10 cents... for now.

Cheers
VP

Hi Ian

First things first. put pictures as many as you can!

Shims: My 914 has 3*0,25mm (only after running you can identify the knock - the few more knocking aka too early, the more lacking of power)

Dumping fuel: with injector out, turn crank to TDC (You can put a comparator with stem in bore to measure distance versus fly angle) [couldnt find angle of fire Before TDC]. YOU CAN DO IT WITH VEGETAL OIL FIRST.

Steel washer? where?

Just my thoughts for now.

Cheers
VP

Bob, Gentles

High pressure line still leafing.

After brazing, filing... brazing... filing... hammering the pipe tip... snuggling to seat at injector... hammering again... it give a go.

Put diesel in syringe, longer return line, starter cigar at chamber (not lit), 3 or 4 turns of crank and it fired up right way.

Another setback. Return line start to spill everywhere. AND the conic joint still leak a drop, but I'll braze the back of conic seal.

2 pics, and a vid [https://youtu.be/rfZeYHuvdbQ] for the show.

Cheers
VP

Gentles,

The German is alive!

You can see the vids here:

1st attempt: https://youtu.be/5kGsakboBFI

2nd attempt and run: https://youtu.be/gQq4xgi5IT0

Next task: make decent return fuel lines, fuel tank brakets, and the trolly.

Here are some pics for the show with preparations.
1 - Hanged on ceiling;
2 - Hanged on A frame;
3 - laid on rubber mat;
4 - Back on kart.

Enjoy.
Cheers
VP

Gentles,

Here we go again!

Before fire up the German, got to get the rocker arm balance spring. Buy it here: https://www.fanamol.pt/

Buyed 2 torsion springs - just in case (10€).

Made customisation spring, but not fully happy with result (it work, but not as I intended it should do)

therefore next came to workbench and it fits like it should do; see difference in bend angles!

As usually a few pics for enthusiasts members.

Cheers
VP

PS: Got to buy silicone hoses for diesel from syringe to IP, and return from IP to syringe.