So to monitor the state of the engine whilst the cam is being run in.. I've gone and bought some gauges and sensors just to make sure 100% I know whats what. Coolant temperature, Oil pressure and a tachometer because from last time, I couldn't get the dash one to work properly, so will investigate that later. But, important to make sure it doesn't get too hot (if for some reason it does), something to monitor the oil pressure and then tacho to keep it at 2.5k rpm whilst cam/tappets bed in!
Also wired up a few relays for the fuel pump and gauges.
Three relays, one to switch a 12V live on the ignition, then one relay feeds off the crank signal, so switches the switched 12V when cranking, then the third relay latches when cranking, and feeds power to the fuel pump.
So...
Ignition off, nothing.
Ignition on, switched 12V on.
Cranking, feeds power to fuel pump and then latches a relay.
Engine running no cranking, relay latched to keep fuel pump running
Switch ignition off, everything turns off
Also used a spare plug from an EFI loom, so plugged it into there rather than butchering wires. Doing it right the first time!
Finally got all the coolant lines hooked up, vacuum lines done. All bolts on water pump, pulley tensioner fitted, all belts done. etc etc.
I'm so bloody close to the first start after top end rebuild!!! Missing one very important thing though.
I've misplaced the bloody oil sump bolt... so I can't fill it with oil. ARGH! One on order and still looking for the missing one!
