The first start made my adrenaline flow so extreme so I completely forgot about logging the EFI system.
The next day it was time for another try, this time with adrenaline at more normal level.
By judging of the massive smoke it was a bit left until I could hit the road.
This solid cloud was the result of about just a minute of idling.
But this time I got a log so facts could been seen and relevant changes made.
So finally the D day was up! (Actually a while ago, in middle of April.)
I was so stressed so there was no thoughts whatsoever to film this moment.
But all thanks to my wingman Feeler Cycles this super stressed and confusing moment went in to eternity.
This moment is definitely on my top 10 adrenaline list.
But even if the engine went rough to say the least this first time my smile in the end say's it all.
After all sensors was mounted and the throttlebody was done and tested, it was time for a live system test. For this the system was rigged with a temporary harness.
Not all components could be tested eg. the injectors.
But the harness and calibration of temps, pressure and TPS was done.
Nothing of all this would be possible without my awesome buddy Olaf.
Thanks again Olaf! He is one of the very few that have backed me through this project.
Most others have been quite negative about the whole project so having guys like Olaf have been crucial to keep the spirit through the process.
Olaf in full action with the computer.
(Same computer that decided to crash the same day the fist engine start was up)
When brackets and all adaptation was done to the vintage Tecalemit Jackson throttle body I had to do some testing of the complete unit and it looked like this.
The vintage TJ throttlebody was now brought in to the new century !!
To have a hardware adjusted idle and a good enough return spring something had to be made.
I took the return spring from a Buell throttlebody I had in the shop. But first I made a nylon bushing for the spring and shaft and then a bracket to hold the idle screw and stop screw for throttle travel.
Many templates of both cardboard and Pepsi can was made before I started with the real pieces. But soon enough I had some pieces I was satisfied with so I just welded them with the TIG. Drill holes, tap and some screws, some grinding and I had a throttle arrangement.
