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Forum: Advertisers Forum 12-13-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1
Posted By Akimbeau
Borla Air Horn Trade....

Here’s a shot in the dark! I have a Borla 8 stack EFI throttle body setup with 50mm(short) air horns. Anyone out there with the tall 75mm horns that have clearance issues and want to trade?

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Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-26-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 808
Posted By Akimbeau
You're welcome! Good luck with your build! And...

You're welcome! Good luck with your build! And stay with the 289...a much cooler car IMHO...

Here's a photo of the EFI conversion and my mechanic. She did the entire conversion with that one...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-25-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 808
Posted By Akimbeau
I just saw this thread was resurrected and...

I just saw this thread was resurrected and thought I'd share what I did for my conversion. I removed the tank and had a bung welded in the area suggested by Bob. I used the original fuel line as my...
Forum: Superformance 01-24-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Posted By Akimbeau
I'll be heading over there. It's the best cobra...

I'll be heading over there. It's the best cobra get together in LA in my opinion. Always 3 or 4 original cobras in attendance and Hillbank has a big presence there. Weather looks good too!

Kim
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-07-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
It was hard to get a photo that accurately shows...

It was hard to get a photo that accurately shows the marks. It almost looks like someone went around the thrust surface with sand paper. I drag my fingernail across it and it's very apparent. It is...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-06-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
[QUOTE=patrickt;1435850]After only 4k? Naaah,...

[QUOTE=patrickt;1435850]After only 4k? Naaah, and the thrust bearing could have come from your transmission shaft sticking in too far.

This is one of the things I'll be checking when I get...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-06-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
That's interesting...I just did a tear-down of my...

That's interesting...I just did a tear-down of my engine and the bearings were toast after 4k miles. Especially the thrust bearing. I wonder if my oil temps have been running too low. Thing is my...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-02-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
My on-engine filter is also the small size, one...

My on-engine filter is also the small size, one of the reasons I want to put on the remote filter. I'd like to run both filters so I don't have to buy an new adapter. Is this a bad idea?

Kim
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-02-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
Will do.

Will do.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-02-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
I do have an oil cooler but I have not heard of...

I do have an oil cooler but I have not heard of running a thermostat for it. I live in California so I'm not sure I would need this?
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-02-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
Thanks Byron! Exactly what I was looking for!

Thanks Byron! Exactly what I was looking for!
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-01-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
Thanks, Jim. The ERA 289 has a front cross...

Thanks, Jim. The ERA 289 has a front cross member that the oil filter can be mounted to and I seem to recall seeing a photo of it done like that somewhere. It seems to be a logical spot but I'd...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-01-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By Akimbeau
Good location for ext oil filter 289 fia

I want to install an external oil filter on my ERA 289 FIA. Can anyone share a photo of where their's is located if you like where it is. I have the engine out and want to do the filter install and...
Forum: Shop Talk 11-06-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By Akimbeau
A diaper Turban! Functional and oh so fashion...

A diaper Turban! Functional and oh so fashion forward!
Forum: Shop Talk 11-06-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By Akimbeau
Ha! I'm thinking an 8" piece of a pool noodle,...

Ha! I'm thinking an 8" piece of a pool noodle, slit to fit should do the trick.
Forum: Shop Talk 11-05-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By Akimbeau
Quick Jacks, what a headache!

Is it just me or does anyone else have a habit of constantly bashing their head on their quick jacks? Whenever I work under the front or back of the car I repeatedly bang my head on those suckers! ...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-31-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By Akimbeau
The site is now Cobra fast! Thanks! Kim

The site is now Cobra fast! Thanks!

Kim
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 10-07-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Akimbeau
Thanks Joyridin...I accomplished the task today. ...

Thanks Joyridin...I accomplished the task today. Jacked the rear up so the tires were off the ground 6". I removed just the lower bolt to the rear most shock which I then swung up and out and tied...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 10-07-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Akimbeau
Duplicate post...deleted

Duplicate post...deleted
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 10-07-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By Akimbeau
Jag rear end camber adjustment advice needed.

I'm going to take some excess neg camber out of my jag rear end and wanted to know the best procedure before I break into it. I'm not certain how much has to come off(shocks sway bar etc) to get the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-27-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 568
Posted By Akimbeau
I have an ERA 289 and am in Sherman Oaks near Los...

I have an ERA 289 and am in Sherman Oaks near Los Angeles. If you're interested in looking at a 289, let me know.

Kim
Forum: Shop Talk 09-24-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,034
Posted By Akimbeau
I resolved the issue. It was not air in the...

I resolved the issue. It was not air in the line, Joyridin was correct that it was the caliper e brake adjustment. What I was doing wrong was that you need to first fully depress the caliper piston...
Forum: Shop Talk 09-22-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,034
Posted By Akimbeau
So I tried the adjustment procedure mentioned by...

So I tried the adjustment procedure mentioned by Joyridin' with no change in symptoms. I also tried shimming the outer brake pad to compress the piston further into the caliper body, no change. ...
Forum: Shop Talk 09-22-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,034
Posted By Akimbeau
Sorry, Joyridin' I wasn't clear. I meant I was...

Sorry, Joyridin' I wasn't clear. I meant I was adjusting the e brake lever(arm) AT THE CALIPER. The procedure I've been using is to remove the arm(lever) and reinstall so there is some play, then...
Forum: Shop Talk 09-22-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,034
Posted By Akimbeau
I have considered this possiblity. The residual...

I have considered this possiblity. The residual valve is new and I checked for proper direction installation. The thing is my master cylinder is above my calipers so it shouldn't need a residua...
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