Sunday 20 April 2008

It's Alive!

Got it started using the injection system. Had problems on friday getting a usable tach signal, but sorted that out.

Started with base stuff and Alpha N as the control algorithm. Refused to idle at more than 500 rpm (hence idle was very lumpy)

Tried Speed density as MAP signal was quite good - used the vacuum signal from 2 individual manifolds tee'd together - and it ran pretty well idle was arund 1000rpm (the target). Reved hard, but it enriched up and it resulted in fuel condensing on the inlet walls and the idle then hanging as a result when the throttle was shut. I will need adjust fueling to compensate for this.

Fuel pump does not seem to be able to sustain pressure, but it is old, so i will have to find an alternative. I also ran the setup with the throttle bodies pushed into the manifold rubbers, this was a bit dodgy, but i preceded anyway - well i had a back fire which popeed the throttle bodies free, however as they had condensed fuel on the walls on the manifold, a sudden rush of free air, lead to a rather amusing fire on cyclinders 3 and 4. I put that out by ripping the throttle bodies out of the way and placing my palms over the individual manifolds - it worked -but it aint recommended!!!

Jobs to do before i can go again. Sort fuel pump out, make adjustments to throttle bodies and secure them properly.

ogh and obtain a few CO2 extinguishers!!!!

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