Apologies all; The Firefly ignition is an inductive ignition system (not CD).
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The carb adapter and end cap welding is done. Parts are en route; machining of the cap and trial assembly will happen memorial weeAttachment 61023kend.
The top end cap was machined and now sports the Firefly pickup stator installed. Images also show the rotor that includes 5 magnets. On the bottom end cap, the two original front mounting bosses were removed, and a new one welded in place to match the second block. This week, the ignition coils and rotor will be fitted. It turns out, Firefly creator Matt Richardson recommends the ECU be mounted in the boat to avoid vibrating critical components.Attachment 61030Attachment 61029Attachment 61032Attachment 61031
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Hi Tim, is it the Michigan air that brings out the MAD MACHINEST in you and Dick Austin ? Looking forward to the results of both of you.
If BRF is behaving itself, images of the 888 mockup are attached; looking vicious! This is the extent of my work until fall due to an impending move. Look for updates in September. If all goes according to plan, the completed 888 will be displayed at Mark Suter's October 2016 AOMCI meet. Thanks for your many helpful comments and suggestions. Best regards to all, Tim
BRF not behaving today....... I'll try different methods for posting over the next few days. Stay tuned.
..."This is the extent of my work until fall due to an impending move."
God help you! I'm in the process of completing one myself (after 36 years in the same place). A nightmare!
Jeff