I initially wanted to go kickstart only, but after spending a few days in Southern California, and seeing the hills, and traffic, I'm gonna have to go electric starter as well. So I acquired a starter for $9.00 on eBay. I had discarded the previous one because it was pretty much garbage. Not saying this is any better-won't know until I open it. However, I have to make a trip for a smaller size impact screw driver because I'm not in the mood to strip those screws. Once taken apart, I can inspect it, and send the housing and brackets to powder coating.
While I was waiting for some stuff from MikesXS to arrive, I went ahead and took the cam covers to the powder coating place, and had some SS bolts/washers as well.
I had the original shift lever blasted, and powder coated as well. I have the replacement rubber on it's way from MikesXS. Eventually the controls will be custom, but for now, for looks, this will do. SS bolt as well.
I had read somewhere along the road that the oil delivery pipe that MikesXS sells wasn't very reliable, so I ordered this one from Heiden Tuning. It didn't take that long to arrive, or I really wasn't keeping track of time.
And... I went with the banjo bolts from ProBolt USA in SS.
Had to remove the starter block-off kit, ordered a new seal just in case, as well as a new seal for the starter shaft. I had purchased the OEM bolts for the cover, but seeing as everything is SS, might as well keep that same theme going on.
Now when I had the points cover installed, there was a gap, and quite noticeable if I might add so after doing some research I realized that the bearings were not properly set all the one in so I had to remove...
Here's the ignition system still in the bags/boxes... And before anyone mentions it, I WILL NOT ruin a beautiful looking engine with that FUCKING YELLOW!
Unfortunately, I had sold my work bench when the idea of selling the engine had crossed my mind. The engine build is close to being completed so I see no reason to buy one, when I'll be moving in 6 months. For now, this is how everything sits.
Now time for a beer!