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Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 01-31-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12
Posted By jkg2101
First I must clarify that I have wanted this car...

First I must clarify that I have wanted this car for at least 25 years, and it took me a long time to get it.
I wish I could keep it forever, but i am literally afraid to drive it on the track, and...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 12-25-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12
Posted By jkg2101
Kirkham for sale

Unfortunately, i am putting my Kirkham 427 up for sale. I have wanted this car for a lifetime, and I have had the pleasure of owning for a short while now. But financial and physical concerns make...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 01-19-2019, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 930
Posted By jkg2101
Auction prices

I understand that an auction is just an auction and can't be taken too seriously but I was watching the auction in Scottsdale last night and A polished Kirkam FIA sold for about 95,000 and a...
Forum: Tri State Cobra Association 01-18-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
Posted By jkg2101
i am using a lincoln navigator looking for...

i am using a lincoln navigator
looking for trailer weighing 2000lbs, to leave capacity for the car
Forum: Tri State Cobra Association 01-18-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
Posted By jkg2101
WTB enclosed trailer lightweight

hi -
i am looking to buy an enclosed trailer - must be lightweight since I will be using regular SUV to tow. Montrose and Trailex both make very light but expensive trailers (2000lbs) like this. ...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 12-15-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By jkg2101
carpeting

I have a kirkham that is really done nicely (by me!). every part of the car is really just great, except for the carpeting.

I tried several times with the fancy wool carpeting to do it, but it...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 06-06-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,294
Posted By jkg2101
i have a front sump road race pan, i think it is...

i have a front sump road race pan, i think it is moroso, but not the extra long pan that original cobras used (with full length sump I think). The rear half of my pan is shallow. There was no...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 06-05-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,294
Posted By jkg2101
It's a lot easier than pulling the motor! I have...

It's a lot easier than pulling the motor! I have found this car fairly easy to work on because there's not a lot to them and because there is plenty of room around the engine. Much easier to pull...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 06-05-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,294
Posted By jkg2101
Kirkham (and presumable original AC) FE rear main...

Kirkham (and presumable original AC) FE rear main seal replacement in car:

Sorry no pictures now

Here's is how I did it:

Lift up front end - i used stands that go under the front tires. ...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 06-04-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,294
Posted By jkg2101
I replaced the rear main seal with engine in car....

I replaced the rear main seal with engine in car. The cross member is a pain to work around but it can be done. Hardest part was getting the main cap off. I can give you my tricks tomorrow if...
Forum: Shelby American, Inc. 11-05-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By jkg2101
Also size of caliper pistons does not correlate...

Also size of caliper pistons does not correlate with braking ability so easily. It's too complex for me
Forum: Shelby American, Inc. 11-05-2017, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 876
Posted By jkg2101
You may need to do some math on your calipers...

You may need to do some math on your calipers surface area. That old single piston caliper had a large diameter and because it slides you double it. Your new 4 piston calipers may have less total...
Forum: FE TALK 09-21-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
Posted By jkg2101
1. check the back of the intake and heads to be...

1. check the back of the intake and heads to be sure that any leak on the bottom of the engine is not actually coming from there and not the rear seal.
2. remove oil pan - all bolts. when...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
Final note for now: I am using a cam with a lot...

Final note for now: I am using a cam with a lot of lift, and a lot of duration. It really is incredible above 3000 rpm. If I could do it all over again, I would go with less duration. It's just a...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
some other interesting points: i am running...

some other interesting points:

i am running the engine with a vintage (rebuilt) ford dual point distributor. I set up the mechanical advance to give a total of 20 degrees of advance, and I only...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
Then my rebuilt toploader decided it doesnt want...

Then my rebuilt toploader decided it doesnt want to stay in 3rd gear, and it wont shift into fourth while moving, so I had to pull that back out, which actually isnt that hard once you take the seats...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
The biggest problem on start up was a pretty...

The biggest problem on start up was a pretty significant rear main seal leak. I have a good PCV system, creating a nice vacuum in the block, so it was not related to that.

In the end, I had to...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
When I started it, I had a few surprises. ...

When I started it, I had a few surprises.

The relatively thin exhaust gaskets (cheap ones that come in an FE gasket kit) leaked all over - the Kirkham headers use individual pipes, and the...
Forum: FE TALK 07-22-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,910
Posted By jkg2101
thanks for asking i'll add some follow up info,...

thanks for asking
i'll add some follow up info, which maybe will help someone else in the future

The oil dipstick was a surprise. I used a stock short metal dipstick in the stock location from a...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-16-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By jkg2101
it's not so much that it bothers me, but more...

it's not so much that it bothers me, but more that i can't cruise through the neighborhood without scaring the moms and their babies in strollers. i'm even louder than the obnoxious harley down the...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 07-15-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By jkg2101
can I make the side pipes quieter?

I never thought I would be asking this, but is there a way to reduce the sound from my sidepipes

I have a kirkham with a big FE with an aggressive cam. Straight headers and kirkham's sidepipes. ...
Forum: BackDraft Racing --- 04-29-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,064
Posted By jkg2101
On my MSD distributor, The magnetic pick up just...

On my MSD distributor, The magnetic pick up just stopped working one day. It was the same as you were describing. This is a well known problem with MSD distributors. I would bet that if there is no...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 03-18-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By jkg2101
I have used them. If no baffles in valve covers,...

I have used them. If no baffles in valve covers, Then these dramatically cut down the amount of oil that pulls through the P VC system To add oil I just pulled this grommet out of the valve...
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 02-26-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By jkg2101
here are some additional shots of front and rear...

here are some additional shots of front and rear suspension, for your viewing pleasure (as requested by a few interested folks)
Forum: Kirkham Motorsports 02-18-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,732
Posted By jkg2101
The typical way to adjust caster is to use shims...

The typical way to adjust caster is to use shims where the control arms mount to the frame. But I was able to make slight adjustments by turning out on one lower control arm rod end while turning the...
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