View Full Version : Free Lunch - Eldersburg, MD - Fix the Purple Seven
EburgE
05-22-2008, 03:00 PM
Checking here, is there anyone interested in driving to Eldersburg, MD on Saturday, May 31?
8:00-9:00 Drive to Harold's House (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1640+pine+knob+road,+eldersburg,+md&sll=39.40359,-76.95098&sspn=0.505101,1.279907&ie=UTF8&ll=39.424459,-76.93805&spn=0.00789,0.019999&z=16&iwloc=addr).
9:00-Noon, troubleshoot Hal's alternator
Noon-1:00, lunch on Hal at Plazuela's, Eldersburg's newest Mexican restaurant.
1:00 and beyond, hang out (troubleshoot injector), socialize (torque left rear axle nut), talk about cars (connect the Tachometer), drive around the area (watch for parts to fall off).
:7fume:
BobDrye
05-22-2008, 03:04 PM
Hal:
I would, but I will be Branson MS until June the 3rd. If it's not fixed by then I will come by.
:ack:
EburgE
05-22-2008, 03:10 PM
Since Bob has been so enthusiastic about helping, maybe we should wait until June. I can hobble through the title/registration process in the mean time.
Anyone else?
slngsht
05-22-2008, 07:08 PM
Kid's baseball games are on Saturdays. Perhaps I can break free on a Sunday morning if you're around. You might as well find the injector part number and see if any local parts stores have them in stock, just in case that's the problem.
11Budlite
05-23-2008, 03:14 AM
Wish you were closer Hal...it'd be nice to work on somebody else's problems for a change! :)
Bruce :7drive:
PS: Sorry my torque wrench didn't work in reverse. :ack:
S1Steve
05-23-2008, 03:56 AM
Hi Hal,
It was good to meet you last weekend. Made your 7 my new screen-saver.
Did you ask your engine builder about the injector problem ? I think it's a easy fix, you will enjoy it running on all four. If I had one I would have sent it to you, never had engine problems. Sorry I can't make it on Sat., pool, lawn and all that stuff are calling. Best of luck, you'll get it fixed, you have done a great job on that 7, I really like it.
Happy Holiday, Steve Novelli
locostv8
05-23-2008, 01:00 PM
Do you have room for something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories___Mini-Racing-Alternator-One-Wire-w-Electric-Waterpump_W0QQitemZ330237477207QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q2 0AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item3302 37477207& It would simplify the wiring greatly.
http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/9d/4f/d23a_0.JPG
EburgE
05-30-2008, 07:44 PM
Hey, thanks anyway. I decided to take the car to MidAtlantic Caterham this weekend and have them check it out. The inspection is part of the Caterham package, and they can probably look at the alternator/injector problems too. The engine builder also offered to fix the injector, although his guess is that an adjustment is required in the TWM injection system.
On an even more positive note, I drive the car on a twenty mile trip this week. Loads of fun. No problems. First real drive ever!!!
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