We had previously connected up the dash and wiring looms as well as mechanical gauge connections, water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature. These all run directly from the gauges through the bulkhead onto [...]
As we had replaced the old clutch release slave cylinder with the new Hydraulic throw-out release bearing, we decided we would also replace the braided hose that we originally installed to connect the [...]
Once the new bearing was measured and fitted correctly it was then a case of reinstalling the transmission and connecting back to the bell housing. --- Important point is always have the AN-4 [...]
We received the air filter for the car today that we ordered from Summit racing in America. Mark got onto fitting it straight away. Originally we had to measure and make sure the filter we order would fit underneath the bonnet with enough clearance and space. We established that the optimum size would be either a round 8 inch diameter or a 8 1/2 inch oval set up with a maximum 3 inches height from the carb flange.
Over the last week Mark has been busy making a specially made bracket to mount the coil to the engine block. He started by making templates from cardboard before marking up the shapes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mark got the new oil pressure switch and oil presure gauge today from Real Steel and went about fitting and installing to the engine. He used PTFE tape wrapped tight around the threads [...]
