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Video of Betty’s WVO System in Action
I recorded 2 videos of Betty running. I had the engine up to operating temperature, and switched the fuel supply to the heated lines coming from the trunk.
A Day of Automotive Modification Success
Some things went right today. First off, I installed a PAC “Aux Box” to add an auxiliary input to the factory radio in Amber’s Tahoe so she can plug her new MP3 player in directly. Then, I moved on to … Continue reading
Additional Wires for Betty
My goal of having Betty running on WVO before Thanksgiving failed, but I am determined to get it done this weekend. I had Friday off, which gave me a good chunk of time to get it done. First, I made … Continue reading
Posted in Automotive, Projects
Tagged Betty, console, gauges, panel, switches, wiring, WVO
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Thansgiving Trip Notes
“The Grocery Getter” is a very fast vehicle. Note it will travel in excess of 120MPH while only turning 2000 RPM. Very nice!
Flashlight Mounted
I used these cool rubber mounts to keep my fancy new 3 watt LED Maglight secure and in an easy to retrieve location. I wanted to mount in to the side of the seat, but there just wasn’t enough room, … Continue reading
Brake and Transmission Maintenance
I started to change out the brake master cylinder in Betty today, but when I started it up, the brake pedal was firm… made me think something else was the problem. The brake fluid was very dark, so I flushed … Continue reading
ADRL World Final’s
I had complimentary tickets (turns out EVERYONE had free tickets) to see the ADRL drag race finals at the Texas Motorplex. Some of these cars were breaking 200MPH in the 1/8 mile! link
Betty Let me Down Today
I drilled and tapped holes on the inner fender and mounted the two solenoid valves and put air in the tires (they don’t hold air for very long) so I figured I’d drive Betty to my meeting this morning. I … Continue reading
Amber has her parking space back
Betty is running again. I’m ready to start the electrical wiring of the two solenoid valves, temperature gauge, install the fuel gauge, and the switches and indicator lights. I had to remove the back seat again to correct an interference … Continue reading
Betty’s New Fuel Manifold
I wasn’t sure how I was going to handle one piece of the fuel system on the Mercedes WVO project. I wanted to plumb the fuel so that it operated identical to the original design. Bypass fuel from the injectors … Continue reading
