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lippy
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Last Activity: 03-10-2018 10:00 AM

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Bay Area (Peninsula)

State

CA

Country

USA

Cobra Make, Engine

ERA 427, 427/487 side-oiler

Tranny type

Manual, TKO-600

Horsepower

637

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Last Activity: 03-10-2018 10:00 AM
Join Date: 04-10-2012

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lippy liked post by kevins2 On thread : Engine install in ERA

Lippy, I had a nice conversation with LodiWino and plan to try the install with the tranny assembled. Doug at ERA was concerned that the hoist would be tippy extended out that far (and, yes,...
Liked On: 09-12-2013, 04:29 PM
Posted On: 09-12-2013, 03:46 PM
lippy liked post by cscobra On thread : Engine install in ERA

Thank you for finding my post, Dan. The reason that it so much easier with the new design is that the footboxes no longer have fiberglass "extensions" running over the center of the interior above...
Liked On: 09-11-2013, 07:47 PM
Posted On: 09-11-2013, 07:37 PM
lippy liked post by RICK LAKE On thread : Another voltmeter vs. ammeter thread

Lippy, give me a call in the evening. Amp gauges are period correct. They do work to some degree. With a 70A or higher charging system you have PASSED the safe ampage for this meter and more...
Liked On: 09-05-2013, 09:59 AM
Posted On: 09-05-2013, 03:51 AM
lippy liked post by DanEC On thread : Lippy's ERA #797 build log

Installing the engine from the side works fine. Just about any good 1 ton lift should work for it. A engine tilter is kind of a nice feature to use but isn't absolutely necessary. Before you...
Liked On: 08-28-2013, 01:41 PM
Posted On: 08-28-2013, 01:30 PM
lippy liked post by patrickt On thread : Lippy's ERA #797 build log

Just take the image source path, such as h.t.t.p://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/9580812534_7f316f386c_c.jpg and encase it with image tags, like this [I.M.G.] and [/I.M.G.] Don't use the periods, I...
Liked On: 08-28-2013, 01:39 PM
Posted On: 08-28-2013, 01:09 PM
lippy liked post by patrickt On thread : Need help with intake height

No milling, and "yes" it's a Holley 4160 (3310-11) and the air cleaner base is flat, as per the pics. If you guys need any measurements, just ask and I'll walk out to the garage and get them for you.
Liked On: 08-24-2013, 05:45 PM
Posted On: 08-24-2013, 05:43 PM
lippy liked post by fordracing65 On thread : Need More Mirrors

They have replica Raydyots, for replicars, they are not in the Raydyot registry so they can't be called real...:JEKYLHYDE
Liked On: 08-24-2013, 01:37 PM
Posted On: 08-24-2013, 01:09 AM
lippy liked post by vector1 On thread : AN fitting sanity check

Sounds like you have enough, I said 'make sure', not 'you don't'.
Liked On: 08-20-2013, 07:59 PM
Posted On: 08-20-2013, 09:15 AM
lippy liked post by blykins On thread : Lifter adjust

Most of us?
Liked On: 08-13-2013, 01:02 PM
Posted On: 08-13-2013, 10:04 AM
lippy liked post by mickmate On thread : Best approach to bleeding the brakes

Brake bleeding brake bleeding brake bleeding...............................
Liked On: 08-08-2013, 08:59 PM
Posted On: 08-08-2013, 08:48 PM
lippy liked post by patrickt On thread : Best approach to bleeding the brakes

No. When you take your foot off the pedal, it will suck the fluid in from the reservoir easier than it will suck it back through the surgical tubing. Just keep an eye on the level in the reservoir...
Liked On: 08-07-2013, 09:37 AM
Posted On: 08-07-2013, 09:34 AM
lippy liked post by blykins On thread : TKO 600 Improvement?

No, yours is a used trans that I pulled out of a Bronco down at the junkyard.
Liked On: 07-25-2013, 09:36 AM
Posted On: 07-25-2013, 09:02 AM
lippy liked post by DanEC On thread : Lippy's ERA #797 build log

I slathered plenty of anti-sieze lube on pins and hubs of both the wheels and the adaptor. Once they had been on a time or two I wiped the excess off. I also used the 5-pin wheels and adaptors (I...
Liked On: 07-21-2013, 12:12 PM
Posted On: 07-21-2013, 06:25 AM
lippy liked post by donkeykong On thread : Replacement for a Cobra.

I'll have to say, I've read that comment 1,000 times on this site and find it to be complete horse s**t! There's nothing different about the Cobra than any other high performance vehicle I've ever...
Liked On: 06-19-2013, 03:35 PM
Posted On: 06-19-2013, 03:27 PM
lippy liked post by fordracing65 On thread : 3M Paint defender kit

I would try it if I were you especially in the beginning of a build before the engine and radiators are installed, you can basically just spray without the worry of overspray or excessive taping and...
Liked On: 05-31-2013, 08:14 AM
Posted On: 05-31-2013, 01:08 AM

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