A few More Step

Now that the engine is running and every thing seems to be ok in that department, I find I can no longer select any gears. Not sure what has changed as I could select all gears easily prior to the first start. I tried rotating the back wheels in case the output shaft was influencing the selectors then started the engine and tried again, nothing, it felt like the gear stick had been locked out. I tried pumping the clutch (not sure why) but that did nothing. I decided to take the top of the trans and rejig the selectors but everything was as it should be but I moved the selectors around with a screw driver put the gear stick back in and to my surprise we were in business again. I'm not sure what I did but it all went together ok and I can now get all gears. I started the engine and tried selecting gears but they just grated so an adjustment on the clutch push rod and I can now select all gears with the engine running.
As I said in my last post, the seats have arrived and they look stunning. The trimmer has finished them off beautifully with under leg supports which I need and a flap from the cushion that attaches to the under side of the aluminium bucket with press studs. Seat heaters have also been installed in the cushions.

The only problem with the seats is the height. They are about 35mm too high and my head is level with the top of the windscreen so after a little running around and settling in I will have some modifications made to them.

At this stage I intend to just run with the black gel coat as it is really quite acceptable as it is. I have started sanding out the seam lines and they can be removed effectively however there are a few areas that the fibre glass has shown through in the join which will have to be touched up. The bonnet and the doors require quite a bit of work where the adhesive for bonding the inner and outer shell shows through. After these area are all sanded and touched up, I can start the polishing process. I have purchased a good polisher so I expect to get good results.

Hopefully this weekend I can take the Cobra for a little drive up and down my court. That will be a thrill for my neighbours as they have all shown a great deal of interest in it, will be a thrill for me too.

See you next time.

Russell