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Forum: Tech Tips 06-03-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Posted By davetherave
Speedo not working

Removed the dash recently and after putting it back on the speedo wont work.:mad: Disconnected it from the Tremec Tranny and spun it with my drill and it works fine. **)The threads on the gear at the...
Forum: FE TALK 05-16-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By davetherave
change the law

Of course, you guys could always do what we did here in Virginia: we changed the law. :LOL: July 1st the new law takes into effect mandating that all cars built to replicate a car from a different...
Forum: Transmission Talk 05-13-2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By davetherave
Clutch Movement

Tim,

Yes, I can push in the clutch with it in gear and it will sit still and idle. But because it is so hard to shift I will take note of your suggestion and put her on the lift and check the...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 05-12-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By davetherave
Carlisle Parts Swap

Bob,

I would like to purchase a tonneau cover for my 427.

I will be going to Carlisle.

Can I swap it for the dolly wheels my chassis came on at Carlise and pay you the difference ?

Thanks,
Forum: Transmission Talk 05-12-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By davetherave
New Tranny Shifting Problems

I have a new ERA cobra that I just drove for the first time today- Shelby Alum 427 with Tremec TKO tranny. I could barely get it into gear- it was so stiff- and could only really shift into first and...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-24-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By davetherave
Sidepipe touch up

Bob-

I was spray painting the carpet joint areas in my cockpit black and a drop of black paint about 1/2 inch in diamter dropped on my beautiful white coated sidepipes you guys did for me.:eek:
...
Forum: Capital Area Cobra Club 03-14-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,896
Posted By davetherave
Hey Kurt- We have breakfast every Saturday...

Hey Kurt-

We have breakfast every Saturday morning at the Vienna Inn in Vienna, VA. As the weather gets warmer there will 15 to 20 cobras there each Saturday and about 30 guys. We usually get...
Forum: FE TALK 02-07-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,855
Posted By davetherave
shelby block

I had an engine builder in CT build me a Shelby Alum block 427 engine for $17,000. It was bored to 462 and dynoed at 510 HP. :D
Forum: Australian Cobra Club 02-07-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By davetherave
keep it shinin

I just used Zoop Seal on all my engine polished parts and on my sons chrome 22 inch wheels. It is a ceramic coating that is absorbed into the metal and prevents oxidation. Works great and lasts for...
Forum: FE TALK 01-28-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By davetherave
Thanks for the help guys!

Thanks for the help guys!
Forum: FE TALK 01-27-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By davetherave
best place to buy a fuel log ?

I have a 427 alum block with twin holleys- where is the best place to buy a fule log ? I would like both ends tapped- one end for the ful line connection and the other end for the fuel pressure...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-14-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,618
Posted By davetherave
714 here. Picked it up on 8/19 of last year. I...

714 here. Picked it up on 8/19 of last year. I had the body bonded and painted and I'm doing all the rest.Just put the engine in it today. Expect to be on the road in about 60 days. ERA has been...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 12-29-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By davetherave
The tranny spacer is billet aluminum and was...

The tranny spacer is billet aluminum and was provided to me by ERA- I don't know who their supplier is.

I will measure each section of the input shaft carefully and have another go of it- using...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 12-26-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By davetherave
Input shaft install

Scott-

Ok, I put my tranny with spacer on a lift and lined it up with the bellhousing hole and about 6 inches away from it. I installed the throw out fork and the clutch bearing and then I slowly...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 12-23-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By davetherave
Smile spacer

HSSS-

Thanks for the reply.

I have a Lakewood, and the ERA manual says that all FE engines require the spacer. I'm going to put it on and trial fit everything- will try and give you some...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 12-20-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,770
Posted By davetherave
Tranny Spacer

Bob-

I have Shelby 427 aluminum block engine and a Tremec 3550 tranny.

I would like to confirm that I need to add the spacer between my tranny and bellhousing.

When I measure the distance...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-26-2006, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By davetherave
Bad relays

Hey guys,

I jumped the power wires going to the relays directly to the horns and the rad fan and they both work.:) Therefore, the only thing that can be wrong are the relays. :JEKYLHYDE

The...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-24-2006, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
Wiring problems

( quote) Ground the pink wire from the horn relay using a sharp probe into the relay socket. Does the relay click?

NO. I have 12V at green wires into the relay, no power at the pink or purple and...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-20-2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By davetherave
Thumbs up wiring problems

Frank-

Wow!, that is a deal I can't refuse!!:D

Let me know what would be convenient for you. I am not working this weds as I am helping the mrs. get ready for Thanksgiving- so I could put a...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-20-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By davetherave
more wiring problems

I reversed all my contact plates and the lights are all working OK :) :)

I am having a problem getting the horns and radiator fan running.:confused:

Horn: no power at # 11 contacts, I have...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-19-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
wiring problems

I repaired the contact plate for the front signal today. Now all my lights are at the correct brightness ( dim when parking lights are on) and when I move the turn signal wand they all flash...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-18-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
More wiring issues

Left Parking LightThe lamp is brighter in park then when blinking. So I disassembled to reverse contact plate 180 degrees and the tang fell off the greeen wire: will try and find a replacement tang...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-14-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
circuit breaker popping

I got it !

I spent a couple of hours on it- took out all the fuses and even disconnected the circuit breaker and used a VOM to make sure I had 12 volts to either side of the solenoid so the path...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-13-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
great advice

Thanks- I will pull all the fuses and then go at them one at a time. I will post how it goes.

David
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 11-13-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By davetherave
circuit breaker keeps popping

I just put the battery on to my wiring for the first time and the circuit breaker keeps popping. The ammeter neelde goes to the far right ( positive) every time it resets. Dont see any obviuos...
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