MSD Install

After some effort carpet reinstalled, with through wiring and box in position ready to be torqued down. 

Spent some time re-routing the wiring in the engine bay as well to make it as clean as possible and easy to get at!

(please ignore the iPhone distortions...)

Ignition upgrade to MSD

After much searching managed to locate a new old stock MSD 40th. I rather liked the original logo/box design. Purchased on eBay direct from MSD through the global shipping programme which avoids any hidden charges and makes US purchases as easy as UK save for a few extra days delivery. 

I also purchased from Jegs a MSD distributor for less than £200 new and delivered, just wasn't prepared to pay the near £400 that some UK retailers charge. 

I also obtained an RPM control although the more modern design doesn't look quite in keeping with the 40th...

All mounted on an alloy plate sourced on eBay and some stainless steel threaded posts and usual anti vibration mounts. 

Will be position behind the rear seat with all wires hidden exiting under the plate and through and behind the carpet. 

Vintage Speed

Treated myself to some lid hinge covers, and pressure gauge. 

As always fantastic quality and fast delivery given the distance. 

Still tempted with a VS exhaust system, but will continue with the CSP Python for the time being. 

Porsche

Karmann Ghia

Stateside Tuning Pushrods

Purchased some new high quality pushrods from Stateside Tuning:

http://www.statesidetuning.co.uk/newproducts.html

Finally found some time to cut the pushrods to length, and install the ends.

Pushrods accurately cut to length on the lathe and then using a curved mill chamfered the internal edge to allow fitment of the ends and allow proper seating. 

Instead of "hammering" the ends in using the common method of an old lifer on each end, utilised the lathe again to "push" them home. (probably the most boring video on youtube, but someone might find it of interest!)

Finished! 

Getting the valve geometry correct...

Rocker blocks too high for correct geometry, as such embarked on some milling following buying a basic slide for the lathe.

First step machining some bolts to mount the slide:

Then set the slide and trued it to bed.

Blocks then mounted in pairs within the vice to ensure matched sets, and took gradual horizontal cuts with the mill bit. 

Third block simply to match height to other pair. 

Worked well with some hand finishing needed:

Blocks in situ during measurement, adjustable pushrod in place. 

Next job: cutting pushrods to length!