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Forum: Transmission Talk 11-23-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,085
Posted By tgitchel
Mine will pop out of 2nd, 4th, or reverse. I...

Mine will pop out of 2nd, 4th, or reverse. I never thought about the rubber boot being the issue. I will look into a leather one. Anyone have a good source?
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 09-01-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By tgitchel
I recently went through the registration process...

I recently went through the registration process in Dallas, TX with my ERA. Following the advice on this board, I was able to get it all done in a day with no issues. I did not pay any sales tax. ...
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 08-29-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks, I got the wire separators from the link...

Thanks, I got the wire separators from the link you provided. Now if I can find a good source for a black distributor cap, I might work up the energy to replace all the plug wires too. I think that...
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 08-17-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
Haha, yeah, I wanted a different color on the...

Haha, yeah, I wanted a different color on the wires, but that is the closest I could come. Not as bright in person. Also, I can't seem to find the wire holders that attach to the valve covers...
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 08-17-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks guys! Question: Should the air...

Thanks guys!

Question: Should the air cleaner lid face the direction as in the picture, or the other way around?
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 08-15-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
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Forum: Texas Cobra Club 08-09-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks Sam, I'm definitely planning on...

Thanks Sam,

I'm definitely planning on making it out soon.

Tim
Forum: Texas Cobra Club 07-29-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,852
Posted By tgitchel
ERA 776 is finally registered and on the road

Thanks to all the good advise on this thread, I was able to get everything done in one morning. Inspection at 9am; registration sticker and plates on the car at 11:30. Just turned 100 miles...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-15-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,530
Posted By tgitchel
Yes this did sound a bit strange, but after 45...

Yes this did sound a bit strange, but after 45 min. of pounding away with a lead hammer and shattering a 2X4 with a 10lb sledge, I tried this and a few moderate taps with the lead hammer took it...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 10-20-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,503
Posted By tgitchel
I did the same thing on mine with a cutoff wheel....

I did the same thing on mine with a cutoff wheel. It was a bit of a pain getting the correct angle without cutting something I didn't want cut, but it worked out fine without taking anything apart.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-16-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Puller fan is definitely blowing the right...

Puller fan is definitely blowing the right direction.

Looks like water pump pulley is bigger than the crank pulley, so under driven which could be a problem I guess. I do have the bypass hose...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-14-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
I will check the pulley size tonight. Timing...

I will check the pulley size tonight.

Timing and jetting are per builder specs.

It seems like it would continue to rise above 230 if I didn't shut it down. Who knows how far it would go.

My...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-14-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks for the reply David. I haven't tested...

Thanks for the reply David.

I haven't tested the guage yet, but my stove test and opening of thermostat during running both showed 190.

Yes, I have a big shop fan in front of the radiator as...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-14-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Okay, I got a new thermostat (Stant) and tested...

Okay, I got a new thermostat (Stant) and tested it on the stove. It opened and closed at about 190 (rated at 180), and the old one still refused to open at all. I ran through three cycles and new...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-12-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Okay, I took out the thermostat and tested it in...

Okay, I took out the thermostat and tested it in a pot of water on the stove. Took it all the way up to 210 degrees and it never opened even a little bit. Seems like such a simple device to be DOA...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-07-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Yeah, it already purged out about a gallon or so...

Yeah, it already purged out about a gallon or so when I shut it down, so I guess it's at the perfect level right now.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-06-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks Sam. Adding that to my list...

Thanks Sam. Adding that to my list...
Forum: Tech Tips 04-06-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,555
Posted By tgitchel
I vote yes also, I used Lizard Skin.

I vote yes also, I used Lizard Skin.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-06-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Good point. I will verify the correct temp on...

Good point. I will verify the correct temp on the gauge. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
As soon as I get the tach to function I will...

As soon as I get the tach to function I will verify that the timing is sufficiently advanced.
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks Bob, that is helpful. I did make sure...

Thanks Bob, that is helpful.

I did make sure to run the distributor wire by itself down the passenger side away from any other wires.

Can anyone else confirm that the MSD tach adapter is...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
I plan to do these things before attempting to...

I plan to do these things before attempting to start it again:

1.) Raise front of car until upper-right fitting on radiator is above expansion tank. Open fitting and pressurize exp. tank to force...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Yes, I was trying to maintain 2,200 RPM for 30...

Yes, I was trying to maintain 2,200 RPM for 30 min total with the break in oil before letting it idle for the first time.

Should I leave the orange wire at ERA harness #40 connected to the white...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Thank you for the information Chas. ...

Thank you for the information Chas.

Hopefully, I can get my tach working. If not, I'll see if I can find a timing light w/tach.

I'm not sure on the exact bore/stroke of the block since my...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-05-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By tgitchel
Thanks for the reply, Bob. I did open the...

Thanks for the reply, Bob.

I did open the upper right-hand fitting and didn't notice any bubbles comming out. I tried "burping" the system by squeezing the water hoses. I will jack up the front...
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