Watson Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 This thread may be a little dead but I've still been working on Watson. I actually have my first event coming up on the 19th and I've almost got everything sorted out. Here's a small shake down run. Just a couple more parts and we should be solid. Oh, I should also note that I did end up replacing the entire fuel system. Rust in the tank and lines is not conducive to a healthy engine. Gross. Shake down run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) How'd the event go? Edited July 23, 2014 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 It didn't. I couldn't solve the timing issue in time.... So I installed a CAS today because the optical trigger decided to walk around and screw everything up. Now I have rock solid timing and I can finally take it to redline! It goes real fast. Time to get it on a dyno for proper top end tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 A buddy of mine and I decided to do some random what-nots to the Datsun. We made this. A wooden dash and a fender exist of the exhaust. Pics of the final exhaust setup once the stainless steel plate is on to take up the slack cut-out area. Video tomorrow of the sound. I can't wait to start it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Fender-exit exhaust. Its only kind of ridiculous.... I can't wait to get to a track to see how many sideways I can get with this thing! I also can't wait to get some dyno time to get the timing map optimized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Alright, I got the shift knob for Watson epoxied and ready to be drilled and tapped. The epoxy looks like beer; neat! Tomorrow I'll start scavenging for parts for the hydraulic e-brake that the tap handle will be used for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I need to test the rev limiter to, you know, make sure it works. Yep, it works. I can't wait to take it to the track!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I started making a hydraulic e-brake for the Datsun using a beer tap handle, a Honda Civic clutch master cylinder, and some steel. Almost done, just got to add a swivel to the lower joint and clean it up. Don't make fun of my welds; I know I suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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