The only work I have done since the last report is to fit an 82oC thermostat instead of the old MoD spec 74oC unit. I had been using the lower temperature thermostat because, before the rebuild, the engine struggled to stay cool on steep hills in … [Continue reading]
Working Though the List
I'm slowly working through the list of completion jobs. I have had the last few days off, so haven't driven the 109 recently. It's clocked up about 300 miles now. I have "tuned" the rear fuel tank's sender unit to the gauge. The gauge was … [Continue reading]
One Week of Running
I used the 109 for a couple of days after the test - it's clocked up 100 miles already. In general, things are good - better than might be expected. The engine is running well. It starts within a second of turning the key, which is astonishing … [Continue reading]
It’s on the Road
The 109 passed the MoT test this morning, so it's now road legal. It didn't even pick up any advisory comments - just a clean pass. Having dealt with that, I went to the post office and got my 12 months free road tax! I had pub lunch with my wife … [Continue reading]
No Test
No test today - it was cancelled at short notice. It's not a bad thing, really, as I found a problem with the steering as I tried to get the car off the driveway and onto the road at around three hours before the scheduled test time. I wasn't … [Continue reading]
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