First Start

Started the Cobra today!! First start. Engine came right to life and sounded great. We did find a minor fuel leak - easy to fix, and an oil leak. The oil leak may take a bit of work. I used a kit to relocate the oil filter from the engine block to the frame in front of the engine. The oil is leaking at the adapter on the engine block. I was told this might be a problem so I'm disappointed but not surprised.

There are no mufflers on the car yet - they are being ceramic coated right now. So, first start was just thru the catalytic converters. Sounds pretty good.

Just yesterday I was saying I might have this thing running in a couple more weeks. Then today each little project led to the next and all-of-a-sudden it was ready to start. I couldn't believe it. I kept checking and checking but couldn't find anything else to hook up. The time had arrived. So, I grabbed my neighbor, my son and my wife and dragged 'em all out to the garage. Kym grabbed the camera on the way out (thank you.) What a moment!

I guess the next step is to finish cleaning up the wiring. Most of the "wire diet" is complete (removing unnecessary circuits) so now I just have to tidy things up. Next landmark is the first go-kart ride!