HM 1081 NorJak Hurricane

[Fuzzy]

So after a lot of huffing a puffing, the old girl started on the first try after sorting all the problems out.  First it was the broken starter which was a "rebuilt" one, then decided to put starter on myself, worked out well and seems to be adjusted right after fiddling with the shims, ended up with one....then found out the mechanical fuel pump didn't work...wonder why?  No rod behind it to make it go up and down and in and out...where ya gonna find one of those in Jakarta..?  So I took my fuel pump off my other old wannabee roadster and tried that.  its a bit small, made for a 2.0 liter Mitsubishi but works, but then  gas poured out the fuel filter as if it was pressurized.  Found out a gasket was twisted so replaced that, still wouldn't start.  Would start if you poured some gas down its thoart but only for a few seconds.  So.....pulled the line off the carb and ran the pump, hmm, got fuel but none in the carbie...ah, float is stuck, tapped softly on the bowl, blew some air through it and we have mist...yeah....ran the pump for a  few seconds, put the plugs back in, and cranked one time....vroom...I can sleep well tonight.
Now time to finish the brakes, put in the seats, steering wheel, wire the fan and a few odds and ends and cruising the neighborhood time.   Then another year for the body.......                    progress

[Dusty]

Wow that's great to hear! Sounds like a few issues but just proves to all the other builders out there that you can over come I am sure it won't be much longer and you will be cruising around the neighborhood with all smiles! Be sure to get pictures or video and post of the first cruise

Dusty

[Fuzzy]

Thanks Dusty, it sure felt good to have it run, had problems getting the motor from the builder, promised me 6 weeks, ended up more over 3+ months as I got the run-around and the boss wouldn't take my calls.  About 6 weeks after they shipped the motor to Hurricane in Missouri, they went out of business.  Have always wondered if what is inside is as agreed upon.  The only way to look at it now is it runs, doens't smoke or make weird noises so hopefully when the brakes are all complete and everything double checked, it will motivate. Transmission from the same place and no information about it other than our orginal agreement.  Can't exactly send them back.  Will post video when we get it out on its own. 
ken

[Fuzzy]

I am a point where I need to install my brake fluid resevoirs, I have seen quite a few different set ups here on the site.  I'm not  a purist and pefer to put things where they will stay cool and be servicable and easy to refill if necessary.  Any one  have any thoughts re. this?  any particular reason for firewall or fender liner mount?  The kit did not have the body mounted when it arrived so I am not sure of any overhangs or hidden areas.  All thoughts appreciated.
ken

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, I mounted mine on the fender liner as per the manual, but if you do this as well make sure you mount them low enough on the fender liner. I thought I did, but when I trial fit the body the last time I found out that the "bulge" that runs around the underside of the hood hit the top of the resv. caps when the hood was placed in position and I had to move the resv. down an inch.

Regards, Sam

[MFE III]

One suggestion that I would make is to seam the left side fender liner going up vertically from the top of the cutout for the shock tower. This way you can remove the rear part of the fender liner for better access. I copied this from Craig Baker and am so glad I did.  It made it much easier to switch out my MCs and remove my headers. In fact,  with the steering column in there, I'm not sure I could remove my left side header with the fender panel in place. I can post a pic if you'd like.
Matt

[Fuzzy]

That would help a lot Matt, when I got the shipment, the body was not on the chassis and has never been on so I'm kinda in the dark about clearances.
thanks,
ken

[trainer7620]

Hey Matt, I would like to see that pic also. I am thinking about doing the same thing. I have an FE so space is tight.
Thanks,
George

[Fuzzy]

Well, its been a long time coming since 1081 was delivered to my house in Ancol, North Jakarta, Indonesia on the 23 of May, 2007.  We have had the usual delays, problems, joys, sorrows and busted knuckles but today, if only briefly, 1081 backed out of the garage and then back in on her own power.  Hve had a devil of a time trying to bleed and tighten the brakes and close up all the leaks.  Need to adjust the idle, clamp down a lower radiator hose and then hope to take a spin around the immediate neighborhood.  with even more luck, might get a bit of video action.  Its only in go kart stage, have a donor car, meaning  license and serial numbers will be transferred and the old car eventually gone so no  inspection or approval.  Shady dealing but that is how it is done  here in Indo.   Attached is a shot of the driver's side, its not backwards, we drive on the funny side here and this is the only right hand drive Hurricane ever built though I think Sid's might have been converted after he sold it.  Thanks for all the encouragement and help, still some bugs to work out and definitely some tough body work and windshield work to start on.  I feel "so" much  better.
ken

[Dusty]

Congrats!!! On the edge of my seat waiting to see video of this historic event! Hope all goes well and have a great weekend

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, congrats. I know how you feel!! I'm trying to get the last of the body and prime work done and then the final prime,sanding, and finish coat. Hopefully it won't be too long now.

Sam

[Paul Proefrock]

Fuzzy
Getting concerned about you.

• Distributor at wrong end of motor
• Steering wheel on wrong side of car

Did they mix up the build manual they sent you? Maybe a mirror copy?

Paul 

[HAVASUBILL]

Fuzz, You are our Hero !   Your continued hard work, perseverance, and skill, make all the Hurricane owner/ builders proud.  To think, building a right hand drive (one of a kind) Hurricane cobra in a foreign country with all the problems involved is a great accomplishment. 

Well done my friend, looking forward to seeing it on the road with your smiling face grinning at us.
Good Luck, Bill   

[Fuzzy]

Paul,
After you mentioned the build manual, I went back and had a look.  Eureka, I found my mistake, the only paper I had when I printed the manual  was almost clear tracing paper, seems I put all the pages in the ring binder backwards and I have been looking at the see through images, no wonder I had to hold the  pages up to the mirror to read it.  Too late to rework everything though, ran out of washers and rivets.      
ken

[Fuzzy]

Thanks guys, its been a labor of love and a good time for some life lessons working with the girls in the garage.  We edited a short video clip of HM 1081 leaving the premises under its own steam but didn't have time to post it though did send it to a couple of you via email.  Hope to have it up tomorrow.  My wife's first attempt at video'ing a car and our first editing experience..... 
ken