"Project Bantam" - Engine fires off

I stayed up a little later than usual to try to get some more work done on the 14FB engine. The axial float was easily obtained by making a slightly thicker gasket. The backing plate for the fan shroud hadn't been painted, so I did that before going to bed.

The rest of the tinwork went on easily and looks sharp.

The head was torqued down and carb mounted. All that was left was to set the ignition timing and points. The Magnematic is so simple to set. Gap the points, use a test lamp to watch for the points just opening. Then set the coil to point at the arrow on number 14.

I bolted the engine to a plank for stability. Shooting some ether, and pulling the cord yielded a satisfying BANG! I'm grinning.

The fan shroud still needs some structural repair.... The next task.