Finally!! - Page 2

moore_rb · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by byronpete21

Looks like my oil temp gauge is not working, but everything else seems A OK.

What engine do you have? is it a short-deck Windsor (289-361)?

My 289 won't move the needle on the oil temp gauge until after I've been running for a solid 10 minutes above 2500rpm... And I don't even have an oil cooler installed on my car

byronpete21 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2017, 11:41 AM

Just got the call from the DMV, my title is good to go, all I need to do now is go pick up the plates from the DMV. I thought it was very cool that the lady from the DMV took the time to call me and give me my title number so I could register my car today instead of having to wait until next week when the paperwork showed up in the mail. It is supposed to be an amazing weekend so very happy that I will be fully legal to enjoy it.

It also turns out that my oil temp gage does work, it just doesn't move a whole lot but it is right in spec with what you guys are telling me is normal so thanks again for the sound advice.

Later,
Byron

1795 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2017, 07:13 PM

So, this weekend we will expect to see a youtube video of the car running...

66gtk · #4 (**permalink**) 05-31-2017, 08:36 PM

Oil temp takes almost 10 minutes or so to get up enough to move the gauge. It may be working just fine. Takes a lot more than a scoot around the block.

Congratulations! ERA makes a wonderful Cobra.

cycleguy55 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-31-2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 66gtk

Oil temp takes almost 10 minutes or so to get up enough to move the gauge. It may be working just fine. Takes a lot more than a scoot around the block.

Congratulations! ERA makes a wonderful Cobra.

Yup, coolant is usually in operating range before the oil temperature gauge even starts to move much. Oil temperatures are slow to climb until you make the engine work a bit. My oil pan holds 11 quarts, so it takes a little longer than most.

byronpete21 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-01-2017, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the advice on the oil temp thing. I will see what happens once she is legal and I can take her out for a proper drive. I was very happy when I went out to the garage this morning and my Cobra was still there. I actually thought for a bit that it was all just a dream.

Byron

Volante1 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-01-2017, 08:24 PM

Congrats on getting your dream car. I share the feeling, I just purchased my first Cobra as well this past weekend up in New Jersey. Mine is made by Unique with a Jasper built 351 W. My car isnt perfect has some paint chips here and there, but it is very nice. I hope we both have years of enjoyment. I will post some pics soon.