ERA#755 finally on the road

[Godfather]

I finally got #755 out for a trip around the block. I have a few issues to sort out still, but already know I will love this car.

#1 It apprears I have a bad weld in the radiator. I have a small leak on the top right corner coming through the weld. It leaked less second time running?

#2 My passenger side pipes are noticabley farther away from the body than the drivers side. Seems I have read this elsewhere, common problem?

#3 My clutch pedal engages/disengages a half inch off the floor, maybe its just me but seems it should be further up? Adjustment or bleeding issue?

I had the radiator and clutch installed at the factory and ERA supplied the side pipes already bracketed and coated.

[Bobcat]

Congratulations !!! I`m a little jealous as I`m not there yet ... # 757 , but hope to be there in about two months ??
Hope you solve the issues shortly and start having fun !!

See ya ... Bob

[Roger Cormier]

Have you contacted ERA to inquire about your issues? They are very adament about any customer problems, or issues that you might have.
As we know, they are one of the best out there and are always willing to help out.

[Jim Holden]

I would concur with Roger's advice; give Doug and/or Bob a call. Oft times (to paraphrase) a simple "phone call in time will save nine."

Doug doesn't "do" e-mail. He's the one to talk to first.

Jim

[M164285]

Godfather,

Congratulations on getting on the road. I look forward to that day. My ERA kit #768 is almost ready to be shipped. I have been reading about some issues that have me very concerned. #747 & 757 are having issues with the front tire location within the wheelwells. Did you have any of these issues.

Thank you,
Clyde

[Bobcat]

Guys ... I would like to clarify what appears to be an impression that I am having major problems with front tire location in the wheel wells/inner fender lip . I decided to go with the Avon 245-60/15 front tires and had ERA run a check to see if there would be any interference issues on my 427 SC with those tires . I was told that there might be some interference with the inner lower lip on a full left turn at full suspension droop on the driver`s side .... which there is , but not a huge problem . I get a full turn to the left of the steering wheel before the tire contacts the inner lip . I feel that if I forced it , it might go the rest of the way ... but I won`t . If you look at the tire relationship to the wheel opening closely ( at least on mine ) at full suspension droop ( my car isn`t on the ground yet ), the tire is at the widest point on the circumference . I feel that when the engine is in the car , suspension and alignment set , that the wheels may go far enough into the wheel cutout due the weight , that I may clear without any surgery to the lip .... but again , I knew this going into it as I really wanted to use the 245 front tires . If the problem still exists , then I will just trim the inner lip .
There are no clearance issues with a right turn and I have about 1/8" between the tire and the inner lip on the passenger side .... which will increase when the car is on the ground .
I really can`t think of any circumstance where I will have the suspension at full droop and full left turn while driving .... or if I do , I`m probably in deep you know what .

[ERA713]

Congradulatoins,I have 3k miles on the car now & love it.I had none of the problems your talking about,but did have to make a couple phone calls to pete & bob.they were allways helpful.good luck.

[RICK LAKE]

Godfather Congrat's on the car. For the clutch, you may have to bleed it a couple of times to get all the air out. You have a return spring on the clutch fork? After you know all the air is out, you can adjust the rod up for the fork. You don't want the thrownout bearing rubbing on the pressure plate. The motor sits 1" off to the right when in the car. Make sure you centered the motor in the mount when it was installed. Should be even in both mounts. You want the side pipes to be away from the car about 2" and centered in the side holes. This is for movement of the motor. If the pipes are too close, you will have peeling paint on the fenders. Not good. Could the leak be coming from the air bleed in the rad? The valve may need to be a LITTLE tighter? Use fingers ONLY, no wrenchs or other tools. Get a couple of trips on the car and then good back through every nut and bolts and recheck. The is just breakin pains.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

Godfather Congrat's on the car. For the clutch, you may have to bleed it a couple of times ... The is just breakin pains.

Uhh, "Rick Van Winkle" ... transmission locked up or busted ?

[MAGS427]

Congratulations,

Did you solve your sidepipe issue? I have similar issue.

[Godfather]

Mags,
I plan to shorten my passenger side primary pipes. I read other post here that we are not the only ones with this issue. I dont plan to do it until this winter. I want to get as much use out of the car this fall.
Somebody suggested mounting an old head on the workbench and mounting and measuring the pipes all mounted up before trimming. I plan to try that.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Mags,
I plan to shorten my passenger side primary pipes. I read other post here that we are not the only ones with this issue. I dont plan to do it until this winter. I want to get as much use out of the car this fall.
Somebody suggested mounting an old head on the workbench and mounting and measuring the pipes all mounted up before trimming. I plan to try that.

That would be me and it works really well. Don't rush and be careful and they bolt right up. See gallery.