20th August 2011 – Pedal box adapted with new flange
After seeing Andy Gordons FIA Cobra at the Silverstone show, Mark decided he would like to make a modification to the pedal box by welding an extra flange around the edge. By cleverly [...]
14th August 2011 – The Cobra is alive! – Starting the engine – Part 3
Starting 1st time We got a temporary 5 litre tank of petrol from the garage round the corner and put the end of the fuel line in ready. Mark then connected the fuel [...]
14th August 2011 – Starting the engine – Part 2 (fitting the distributor)
We were then onto fitting the distributor. We fitted the rotor arm to be TDC (top dead centre) for number one cylinder. See diagram for the configuration of distributor cables to cylinders. Next [...]
14th August 2011 – Starting the Engine – Part 1
We decided we'd really like to get the Cobra started before we get the body back on. First job was fitting the oil Pressure gauge to the end of the pipe which runs [...]
13th August 2011 – Exhaust manifold modifications
This is something we did a few weeks ago, but haven't written it up until now. Original we had some real problems getting the exhaust manifold bolts in and tightened up (read post [...]
23rd July 2011 – Silverstone Classic
We decided to get tickets for the Silverstone Classic Car Show in July. The 289 Register club were going to be there with marquee and display of members cars and as we are [...]