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Forum: FE TALK

10-07-2014, 12:40 PM

Replies: 9

Distributor question

Views: 1,137

Posted By tcabece427

Hopefully I can answer your question. First off...

Hopefully I can answer your question. First off you need to understand that gasoline "burns", it does not explode (not nitromethane). That means it takes a few milliseconds for the gasoline to reach...

Forum: NorCal Cobras

08-20-2014, 09:04 AM

Replies: 14

Evaluating a Used Engine

Views: 1,138

Posted By tcabece427

Leak down is a good test to do as others have...

Leak down is a good test to do as others have mentioned. If you can't get the compressor you might do a dry/wet compression test. It's a bit old school but effective. You look for the difference...

Forum: Antique & Collectibles

08-20-2014, 08:57 AM

Replies: 5

Charging system question

Views: 978

Posted By tcabece427

I assume the voltage regulator is separate from...

I assume the voltage regulator is separate from the alternator? If the it checks out ok by Advanced Auto then it is probably the regulator. The other thing could be if you have underdrive pulleys?...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-14-2014, 10:05 AM

Replies: 11

Oil out of bellhousing - any idea ???

Views: 1,430

Posted By tcabece427

How many miles on the engine? If it's new I'd...

How many miles on the engine? If it's new I'd suspect (like others have pointed out) valve covers or intake. That cork gasket at the back end of the intake. The bell housing could be dry and it's...

Forum: Mile Hi Cobra Club

08-07-2014, 07:46 AM

Replies: 0

New ERA owner in Colorado

Views: 2,297

Posted By tcabece427

New ERA owner in Colorado

Hi all: Just introducing myself! My name is Tim and I am the proud owner of ERA 427 #801. I am in the Boulder area. Still working through the registration process. I think they lost my paper work as...

Forum: Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)

08-06-2014, 08:01 PM

Replies: 2

New Group for Colorado Cobra Fans

Views: 1,209

Posted By tcabece427

New Group for Colorado Cobra Fans

All: I just started a new group on ClubCobra for anyone in the Colorado area who is interested in Cobra's, cars or whatever! Mile High Cobras

Club Cobra - Mile High Cobras...

Forum: FE TALK

08-06-2014, 04:33 PM

Replies: 3

Cross Bolts - Do they need sealant?

Views: 655

Posted By tcabece427

Cross Bolts - Do they need sealant?

Leaking oil seems to be the bane of the 427! Just wondering if you're suppose to put any type of sealant on the cross bolt shanks or under the washers. Certainly not on the threads. I seem to have...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-06-2014, 10:40 AM

Replies: 51

New Build ERA 806

Views: 7,785

Posted By tcabece427

Gary: Congrats! She looks great! I just finished...

Gary: Congrats! She looks great! I just finished my ERA 801, indigo blue with wimbledon white strips. It was fun to build and even funner to drive.

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 11:48 PM

Replies: 46

Leaking rear main seal

Views: 5,068

Posted By tcabece427

Steve: I assume you have the flywheel off by now?...

Steve: I assume you have the flywheel off by now? Its not coming from the cam core plug? Or the (should be threaded for the 427) plugs for the end of the lifter galleys. Additionally I've seen folks...

Forum: Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)

08-05-2014, 11:39 PM

Replies: 11

New to ClubCobra ERA #801

Views: 1,859

Posted By tcabece427

Thanks everyone for the comments. Yes it's Indigo...

Thanks everyone for the comments. Yes it's Indigo Blue with Wimbledon white stripes. I had it done by Connecticut Custom Cars. They did a great job!

Forum: Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)

08-05-2014, 05:08 PM

Replies: 11

New to ClubCobra ERA #801

Views: 1,859

Posted By tcabece427

New to ClubCobra ERA #801

Hi all: My name is Tim and I am from Colorado. I am also the proud owner of ERA #801 427 with a 427 Sideoiler. I am looking for other Cobra owners or events in Colorado.

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 05:00 PM

Replies: 13

Bronze drive gear

Views: 1,041

Posted By tcabece427

Pertronix III

If you do go with the Pertronix distributor with the Chevrolet cap. Beware of clearance issues between the burp tank and the screw "ears" on the cap. I am using a Kirkham burp tank and it mount flush...

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 11:57 AM

Replies: 8

manifold to head matching

Views: 982

Posted By tcabece427

My guess is the blocks been decked

My guess is the block has been decked. Much of the documentation on the 427 shows a deck height of 10.17". That's not how Ford manufactured many of them. I have a 1972 427 service block and its deck...

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 11:45 AM

Replies: 39

which intake manifold gasket for 427 SO?

Views: 3,684

Posted By tcabece427

Leaky intake gaskets too!

After reading this post, I believed that is what was happening with my 427 SO. At one point I went through 6 quarts of oil in 100 miles. I removed my Blue Thunder intake and noted wet oil between the...

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 10:24 AM

Replies: 13

Bronze drive gear

Views: 1,041

Posted By tcabece427

Distributor Shaft Size Confusion

I was confused about this too. The Ford distributors like the duraspark II are .467 as is the small hole in the block where the oil pump shaft engages the distributor. The different sizes for the...

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 09:33 AM

Replies: 46

Leaking rear main seal

Views: 5,068

Posted By tcabece427

Valve Cover Gaskets

I'd make sure that your using the rubber valve cover gaskets. In addition use RTV or Motorcraft TA-31 sealant. If they are sheet metal (chrome) valve covers. Use a piece of wood and tap down all the...

Forum: FE TALK

08-05-2014, 08:18 AM

Replies: 5

Burning Oil - Intake gasket no seated

Views: 967

Posted By tcabece427

Burning Oil - Intake Gasket

I finally got my newly built (ERA #801) on the road, with my freshly rebuild 427 sideoiler. Needless to say I was scratching my head and not a little disappointed when she kept burning oil! At one...

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