About Me
- About rsk289
- City
- Cambridge, England
- State
- n/a
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Cobra Make, Engine
- 289 leafspring, r/p
- Engine type and displacement
- 289 hipo
- Horsepower
- 0.0
- 60 foot time
- 0.000
- 1/8 Mile ET
- 0.000
- 1/8 Mile MPH
- 0.00
- 1/4 Mile ET
- 0.000
- 1/4 Mile MPH
- 0.00
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Hi Roger,
Thanks for the update, yes my email is: jeffc@tangodown.com
Looking forward to some progress! Thanks again-
Cheers-
Best regards-
Jeff -
Hi rsk
Can you tell me where you acquired your alternator bracket from? I have a 1964 289 RHD fitted with alternator (it's not the original engine), but my bracket is a bit of a mess!
Regards
Bill
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LMH liked post by rsk289 On thread : rear diffNext time I'm in there I'll do the rear cover black! Now I think of it, I knew that but failed to do it the right colour. No, it was shipped fully assembled and I didn't want to mess with the...Liked On: 03-02-2020, 07:50 AM
Posted On: 03-02-2020, 07:47 AMLMH liked post by rsk289 On thread : rear diffSemi-gloss to Satin, Larry. Photo attached prior to fitting - you can even see the tin behind!Liked On: 03-01-2020, 04:32 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2020, 03:58 PMBigGuy liked post by rsk289 On thread : Painted, or chrome?Went with the silver in the end. As the rim is less shiny, it is easier to see the inset spokes, giving the wheel a wider look. These are modern MWS (Dunlop India) wheels. I also like painted...Liked On: 01-23-2020, 01:50 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2019, 06:01 PMamulheirn liked post by rsk289 On thread : Kirkham diffApologies for the late reply - David has been way above and beyond just 'helpful' in his response to my problem and very generous offer regarding fixing the diff. First off - following David's...Liked On: 01-13-2020, 02:05 PM
Posted On: 08-29-2019, 03:42 AM1985 CCX liked post by rsk289 On thread : Front shock absorber spacerSpacers duly fitted. Those bump rubbers are going to be busy...Liked On: 11-12-2019, 04:54 AM
Posted On: 05-10-2019, 05:36 AMLinks monetized by VigLink1985 CCX liked post by rsk289 On thread : Front shock absorber spacerI tried to find a photo online of a car with the damper in the compressed position, i.e. with the weight taken on the wheel, but no luck. I guess the damper does most work when levelling the car...Liked On: 11-12-2019, 04:53 AM
Posted On: 05-10-2019, 05:55 AMxb-60 liked post by rsk289 On thread : Painted, or chrome?Went with the silver in the end. As the rim is less shiny, it is easier to see the inset spokes, giving the wheel a wider look. These are modern MWS (Dunlop India) wheels. I also like painted...Liked On: 11-01-2019, 04:29 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2019, 06:01 PMDan Case liked post by rsk289 On thread : Painted, or chrome?Went with the silver in the end. As the rim is less shiny, it is easier to see the inset spokes, giving the wheel a wider look. These are modern MWS (Dunlop India) wheels. I also like painted...Liked On: 11-01-2019, 12:40 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2019, 06:01 PMAlfa02 liked post by rsk289 On thread : Painted, or chrome?Went with the silver in the end. As the rim is less shiny, it is easier to see the inset spokes, giving the wheel a wider look. These are modern MWS (Dunlop India) wheels. I also like painted...Liked On: 10-31-2019, 11:07 PM
Posted On: 10-30-2019, 06:01 PMpeterpjb liked post by rsk289 On thread : Painted, or chrome?Went with the silver in the end. As the rim is less shiny, it is easier to see the inset spokes, giving the wheel a wider look. These are modern MWS (Dunlop India) wheels. I also like painted...Liked On: 10-31-2019, 04:26 AM
Posted On: 10-30-2019, 06:01 PMLMH liked post by rsk289 On thread : Kirkham diffApologies for the late reply - David has been way above and beyond just 'helpful' in his response to my problem and very generous offer regarding fixing the diff. First off - following David's...Liked On: 08-30-2019, 07:51 PM
Posted On: 08-29-2019, 03:42 AMxb-60 liked post by rsk289 On thread : Kirkham diffApologies for the late reply - David has been way above and beyond just 'helpful' in his response to my problem and very generous offer regarding fixing the diff. First off - following David's...Liked On: 08-29-2019, 04:25 AM
Posted On: 08-29-2019, 03:42 AMLMH liked post by rsk289 On thread : Front shock absorber spacerThat would be great, thanks. I have the sheet that came in the Koni box but it doesn't show the spacer. Larry - I have them installed at the moment without the spacer, and there's enough thread...Liked On: 05-09-2019, 01:22 PM
Posted On: 05-09-2019, 12:07 PM1985 CCX liked post by rsk289 On thread : Front shock absorber spacerYes, exactly like the second, without the all-over orange. I assume your first photo is of period originals, and the second later items sold for the aftermarket, in which case mine are the latter. ...Liked On: 05-09-2019, 07:59 AM
Posted On: 05-09-2019, 01:29 AMLMH liked post by rsk289 On thread : Elora Wrenches on eBayI've decided to cover both bases. I've ordered a new set of Elora AF spanners, which can be the functional set, and a set of Whitworth spanners from this seller: ...Liked On: 01-08-2019, 06:58 AM
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