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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc. => Willys photo and story threads... => Topic started by: Ryan_M on May 07, 2013, 11:41:21 AM

Title: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: Ryan_M on May 07, 2013, 11:41:21 AM: As acting technical assistant for BMIC, I humbly present the following video of his first - and very successful - test run of his freshly rebuilt 3A motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeq4l7krcE

I was fortunate enough to see this project in person this past weekend. It is superb and will no doubt be a masterpiece once it is completed. Should be ready for the Memorial Day parade, right Bruce?
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: garage gnome on May 07, 2013, 04:04:28 PM: Engine sounds good! But someone in the video doesn't. Little backfiring? ;D
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: Ryan_M on May 07, 2013, 04:06:56 PM: I should have specified - I did not take the video, I just posted it. Not sure who the cameraman was.
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: johnrb3b on May 07, 2013, 04:23:30 PM: Quote
Engine sounds good! But someone in the video doesn't. Little backfiring?ï¿½ ;D
Between the coughing and the wind noise, the engine is having a hard time competing. :)

Why don't the camcorder makers supply wind screens for outdoor use? Huh?
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: Ryan_M on May 07, 2013, 06:06:00 PM: I can attest to the fact that it runs perfectly. I was given a full demonstration and it did not disappoint. He's done a beautiful job with it.
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: Matto on May 07, 2013, 06:22:21 PM: Lookin good!
:)
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: calvinhunt on May 07, 2013, 11:52:14 PM: Yes, really looking good.
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: BMIC on May 08, 2013, 04:47:08 AM: Sorry for the background but after two years of Saturdays in the garage my chassis build was ready at 6 am on a cold windy day. All that was left was to haul my sick neighbor out of bed to record it on my cell phone. I am thrilled with the build thus far and although the initial street run is still months away, my two closest flat fender head buddies Jeff and Ryan M will get the first ride. Sorry Jeff, can't let you drive.... Next big question, Repli-tub or rebuild the old tub?
Title: Re: BMIC - First run of rebuilt motor!
Post by: Jeff_M on May 08, 2013, 07:26:43 AM: Quote
Sorry Jeff, can't let you drive....

I'm crushed. (just kidding!) No problem, I know where there's a nice Pomona Gray 3A I can drive. That video is great, and you're doing a very meticulous job with the rebuild. Can't wait to see the finished project.
:)