Project Phil's 1975 Honda Civic 1200

[Phil]

Hey Phil

nice work, what is the metal bit for along the top?

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Hey Randy,

It's actually rubber, will act as a seal when the guards go back on.

[Phil]

Great to see the forum back up and running. Time for a quick update.

I've cleaned up and master cylinder reservoir and surrounds. Found and Installed the brake junction, along with the brake lines.

Clean bits

Junction

Master cylinder

Also, during my down time, i made some rubber washers for the hood support, added a stainless washer and new split pin. The original support clip holder was broken, so I improvised by using a washer to hold it down firm.

hood support

A quick touch up job on my headlight surrounds for an appealing result.

How they looked before

After

[Phil]

Driveshaft is done and installed and the car is now rolling on all fours!

Starting on the exhaust as can be seen below. I decided on mild steel to support my current budget. More support brackets to come.

Secondaries

A trip to the wreckers to go visit a 4 door 1200 and wagon.

The loot

My spark lead bracket replaced and painted!

[Phil]

After a long years wait, i pulled an 18 hour day on Saturday though Sunday. I finally made it to All Japan Day on a trailer (the biggest Japanese car show in Adelaide).

Trailer civic

Push push!

It was a great day out, regardless of my 30 minute sleep. I met Ron, the owner of an original s600 convertible. He introduced me to another parts collector Ian, who I plan to visit soon.

S600

Ian's find from a country Honda dealer

[Phil]

Back to the workshop, after purchasing a bunch of hose clamps, block offs and a radiator cap.

With the cooling system completely sealed (or so I thought) I began pouring water through the radiator. To my dismay i discovered a rear portion of the intake manifold Whoooosh out with water. I initially blocked off the orifice, after recieving some advice from Adrian F. The final solution was using a brass T piece for decent circulation (another drive to the local auto supplier).

Before

After

The following session comprised itself of sway bar installation, inclusive of extra grease and excessive swearing.

The next portion of the day was draining the fuel tank. The tank bolt head has seen better days and it was tightened to the point of no return. Well, unless a breaker bar and blood sacrifice were involved :/. The year old fuel was putrid and strong, and yes I managed to spill some on myself. I jacked the car up at the front to ensure it was well drained and topped up the tank with 15 litres of fresh 98.

Getting high off the year old supply

The last part of the day was spent reconnecting all the electrical goodies. Indicators, Headlights, horns, alternator, starter, coil etc.

Finally it was time to turn over the engine. On a positive note, it turns and is building compression. However there is currently no spark. My mechanic believes it has something to do with resistance of the coil vs En1 electric distributor. (I bought my coil to suit the MSD). Originally my coil was hooked up to the EB1 distributor (points). The ballast resistor and heatsink are currently removed too. We're going to keep troubleshooting this week, but if anyone can assist here I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Phil]

Well it's been a good month since my last update and things have been interesting due to covid19. I'm currently not working, which has given me plenty of time to spend on the SB1. The car is now running with the msd. It will need a carby rebuild and definitely a service on the alternator due to a noisey bearing.

The last job I completed at the workshop was installing the rear coilovers. I'd like to say this went smoothly, although I did bust a metal brake line in the process . A week later the replacement went in and a re-bleed commenced.

She's home!

In the driveway

Engine bay

[Phil]

Some photos today.


The custom EN1 mount:






That engine bay:

[Randy]

Phil, nice pictures, the car looks great.

Do you have anther view of the custom EN1 mount from the top?
I am looking for ideas when I re-do mine.

Thanks

[Phil]

nice pictures, the car looks great.

Do you have anther view of the custom EN1 mount from the top?
I am looking for ideas when I re-do mine.

Thanks

Here you go Randy, there should be pictures earlier in my thread of the Mount on its own if that helps too.

[Randy]

Phil
Thanks for posting the pictures, it helps me understand.
On mine I am missing the forward mount on the head. I think I broke off during a race roll over.
I am using a bracket from a second gen and I stiffened it up and wrapped a bar around to slide over the header studs, same as your RS. Yours looks a lot more stable, I will have to see if If I can get around the back side of the head.

Thanks Again