Part 68. Two Stroke fumes…

I finally have some time to work on the Saab 96 two stroke project again. So here’s a short proggress report. The project is now driveable… 🙂 Check the video: And a few photos of some parts getting the primer…and some sound insulation has been put in also.

Part 66. First start!

We finally got the engine running today! Nice feeling even though we had a bunch problems. The good news was that there was only one coolant leak and no fuel leaks. But we had a faulty ignition coil, a clogged fuel pump and a couple of clogged carburettor jets… Here’s a clip: And some photos:

Saab 96 Sport

I had a strange phone call in June. The caller identified himself as Kari Mäkelä from Mäkela Auto Tuning (www.mat.fi). MAT is a well known specialist in restoring old works rally cars and classic Ferraris and Mr. Mäkelä is the owner. So, naturally, I was a little surprised about the call – what would anyone… Continue reading Saab 96 Sport