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Tim, I like your oil pan, is that an Aviaid? Is it still the lowest point under the car?
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Thanks ... the paperwork bit is an important part of the project. It's all for naught if you can't license and drive it. |
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Thanks ... my engine builder recommend it, looks nice. It is an Aviaid pan, here is the description: AVIAID 155-55355 SBF - 289/302, front sump, original 289 Cobra Length: 15"* Depth: 7 1/2"* Width: 12"* Quarts: 8 It is the lowest point, except for the very bottom part of the QuickTime bell housing, that extends down maybe 3/4" lower, at the bottom containment bolt. Once I get the car running, have it aligned, height adjusted and corner weighted, I'll take another look. I know that ERA recommends the Lakewood bell housing be trimmed ... but to me, this one looks like it will be ok. I'll have to get it up on a rack and take some more measurements. -Tim |
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I don't think I went in any particular order, other than obvious orders of assembly. Just double check everything & re-check after your initial test drives. THe car is coming along nicely, cant wait to see it finished!! |
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Thanks for the encouragement ! I am starting to make some good progress, three observations so far: - The engineering and attention to detail that ERA puts into their cars is impressive. - I am glad that I had ERA do as much of the car as they did. - I am also glad to have left the final engine & trans install and hook up for me to complete. The exhaust system and installation of the Kirkey seat will probably be the most challenging. |
THe assembly was pretty simple. I had them bond the body. Pretty much everything else came in boxes & on pallets. The A-arms were a little tough to get in, but that was mostly due to the powdercoating making a tight fit even tighter.
The exhaust was something that seemed like a bigger deal than it ended up being. I stuck everything together on the car, marked it up with a marker, pulled it off & had a friend weld it all up real nicely. Test fit it & put a finish on the parts & installed. |
I admire the guys that put these cars all together … certainly takes time and talent!
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I am mocking up the alternator mounting using part of the kit form ERA, some of the 'original' Ford parts and will need to fabricate a spacer and buy one longer bolt. Any recommendations regarding the location of the electrical posts on the back of the alternator? There is about 3/8" free space between the posts and the valve cover. One thought would be to take the alternator to a shop, have it disassembled and the back portion rotated 120 degrees counter clockwise, so the two pieces of blue tape line up. This would put the connections further away from the valve cover. Any thoughts? Thanks! http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSC_0203.jpg http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSC_0201.jpg |
That's exactly what I was thinking.
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Spin the housing. The wiring will look better. |
It's not bad so long as you insulate it (i.e. brake nipple caps). I have a somewhat similar issue but it's 3/8" from the engine block but to date, no arcing has ever occurred while "driving" the car, but when it comes time to "service" it for whatever reason, it's best to have your kill key handy and cut off the battery BEFORE you work on it. Ask me how I know this!!!!!
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Tim, I would think you could rotate that front housing 120 deg, and not disrupt the internal wiring, that is if the bolt pattern on the cases is symmetrical. But I agree with 289fia in that it is not a necessity. I wired mine up as your photos, the ERA harness seemed sized correct in length for that location.
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I have a different ALT but I did have to turn mine 180 deg. It's still damn close to the cover & makes removing the valve cover a little tricky.
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Well ... I got it !!! Heard from Jody today that my car was issued a SB-100 number :) :) And ... it's number 289 ... now how cool is that ! :cool: I hope a Cobra guy got number 427. So ... I'll need to complete the remaining items on the list after the car is running, then go back to the DMV to finish the rest of the registration. Can't say how much I appreciate extra effort and expertise that Jody at the Santa Clara DMV brings to the process. And for those that are looking to start SPCNS / SB-100 this year, there are 'several numbers' left, Jody was not given have an exact number by the office in Sacramento. |
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Tim! 289? That's a good luck sign if ever there was one... ;)
So what's on the list for this weekend? Cheers, Glen |
Tim, you better play the lottery! Getting #289 for your 289 is a sign to get Lotto ticket. :D :D :D
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