Club Cobra
>
Search Forums
Search Results
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Portal
Register
FAQ
Community
For Sale
Gallery
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Community Links
Social Groups
Pictures & Albums
Contacts
Members List
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Tag Search
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Main Menu
Portal
Forums
Module Jump:
---------------
Active Topics
Advertising Rates
Journal
Nevada Classics
Advertise at CC
April 2026
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
CC Advertisers
·
Kirkham Motorsports
Superformance
·
Finish Line
·
Hurricane Motorsports
·
Serpent Express
·
·
Planet Cobra
·
Shell Valley Classic Wheels
·
Eight Stack Injection
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
Showing results 1 to 25 of 49
Search took
0.09
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
c6ae
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
01-13-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies:
88
Why do people sell their Cobra?
Views:
12,459
Posted By
c6ae
I have built several cars through the years and...
I have built several cars through the years and am old enough now to realize that quiet and smooth running are a big part of enjoying the car.
A moderate cam, under car exhaust, insulation under...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-30-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies:
49
What to say if you get pulled over for speeding
Views:
6,797
Posted By
c6ae
Never talk to the police......
Never talk to the police... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc)
Forum:
FE TALK
12-17-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies:
82
Do piston rings rotate on the piston?
Views:
21,811
Posted By
c6ae
Most two stroke cycle engines need the rings...
Most two stroke cycle engines need the rings pinned to avoid snagging a port with the end of a ring. It also may explain that they don't need to rotate.
Forum:
FE TALK
10-10-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies:
7
Screw threads size in timing cover holding 1965 427 FE timing pointer
Views:
2,517
Posted By
c6ae
I measured these years ago and *remember* them to...
I measured these years ago and *remember* them to be 10-28 UNS
(unified screw thread)
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
11-08-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies:
64
small block HELP...keep spinning the same bearing
Views:
5,391
Posted By
c6ae
I have seen rod bearings pounded out from a...
I have seen rod bearings pounded out from a mix-up of spark plug wires. It is possible to have one cyl running advanced and another running retarded. It may not be noticed by an amateur as the...
Forum:
FE TALK
11-07-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies:
10
Question on Edelbrock heads
Views:
2,091
Posted By
c6ae
I recently CC'd a set of "as cast" Ed heads and...
I recently CC'd a set of "as cast" Ed heads and they came in consistently at 75-76ccs
The machined version may be way over 76cc's if this is any indication.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
10-13-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies:
49
FE vs. 460
Views:
5,712
Posted By
c6ae
FE>500Ft/lbs, 500Hp, $6000... Look here...
FE>500Ft/lbs, 500Hp, $6000...
Look here (http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0808_ford_390_fe/index.html)
Forum:
FE TALK
08-24-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies:
26
Pond aluminum vs Shelby aluminum 427?
Views:
9,236
Posted By
c6ae
Robert Pond block
The Pond block is a very robust block and much improved from the originals retaining the side oiler mains priority oiling and OEM appearance. The weak links have all been addressed.
The block is...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-12-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies:
132
How bad is your gas mileage?
Views:
8,577
Posted By
c6ae
ERA car, stock 428 CJ w/750 Holley got 11-mpg...
ERA car, stock 428 CJ w/750 Holley got 11-mpg w/mechanical dist.
I switched to a vacuum advance distributor; no other changes and now 14-mpg
The vacuum dist is stock Ford with Pertronix, curved...
Forum:
FE TALK
06-01-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies:
10
Re-Torque heads and intake?? 390fe
Views:
3,048
Posted By
c6ae
Again, this is a common FE problem attributed to...
Again, this is a common FE problem attributed to a casting defect.
I will venture to guess that there were thousands of FE’s out there with the standard AERA repair done to them. At one point...
Forum:
FE TALK
06-01-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies:
10
Re-Torque heads and intake?? 390fe
Views:
3,048
Posted By
c6ae
The problem is usually lower in the block than...
The problem is usually lower in the block than the bolt threads, but I might try resealing the two bolts next to the oil feed for the heads. Nothing more.
Just use the minimum torque spec, the...
Forum:
FE TALK
05-20-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies:
13
FE primer shaft?
Views:
1,372
Posted By
c6ae
FT is 5/16 shaft
FT is 5/16 shaft
Forum:
FE TALK
05-18-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies:
13
Oil in coolant
Views:
3,269
Posted By
c6ae
This is a pretty common FE problem. It can...
This is a pretty common FE problem.
It can usually be attributed to a cracked block.
There are a couple of “fixes”
Gessford has published the AERA (automotive engine rebuilders association)...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-11-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies:
10
Rubber side pipe mount?
Views:
1,104
Posted By
c6ae
Search mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com/)...
Search mcmaster.com (http://www.mcmaster.com/) for "vibration damping mounts"
Hundreds to choose from - different sizes, durometers, and materials
Forum:
FE TALK
02-28-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies:
6
Ignition Advance ?
Views:
1,189
Posted By
c6ae
I have played with this timing detail quite a...
I have played with this timing detail quite a bit, (428 w/ CJ specs)
Adding a vacuum advance and using the factory specs for a 390-4V as a benchmark to start tuning I increased my mileage from 11 to...
Forum:
FE TALK
12-06-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies:
6
oil slingers
Views:
2,303
Posted By
c6ae
The original seal material for the FE was...
The original seal material for the FE was leather…
To keep from flooding the seal beyond it’s capabilities the slinger helped.
(It wasn’t perfect, they still wept a bit)
With modern seal design...
Forum:
FE TALK
11-27-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies:
5
tapping and plugging oil galley holes
Views:
1,303
Posted By
c6ae
I suspect that you have NPT or NPTF plugs (“F” -...
I suspect that you have NPT or NPTF plugs (“F” - is for fuel, and uses a slightly different thread form, you probably cannot discern this by eye). The straight thread plugs are unusual. Doug at...
Forum:
FE TALK
11-25-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies:
5
tapping and plugging oil galley holes
Views:
1,303
Posted By
c6ae
There are many types of threaded pipe plugs. ...
There are many types of threaded pipe plugs.
The “correct” plug for that application is a PTF-SAE Short. (The “PT” stands for pipe thread “F” stands for fuel and the ”SAE short” insures a flush...
Forum:
FE TALK
11-24-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies:
2
Stolen 428 FE...
Views:
1,053
Posted By
c6ae
Stolen 428 FE...
I thought I would post this here, its a sad day for this man.
FE Forum (http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/1195935121/New+engine+stolen+last+night)
Forum:
FE TALK
10-25-2007, 08:51 PM
Replies:
47
Fe Cam Recommendation?
Views:
5,419
Posted By
c6ae
It is almost impossible to select a correct cam...
It is almost impossible to select a correct cam for a street performance engine without knowing at least a few minor details…
What is the grade of fuel?
Total displacement of combustion chamber...
Forum:
Shop Talk
09-08-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies:
2
Tire valve stem threads /
Views:
6,144
Posted By
c6ae
google Schrader valves...
google Schrader valves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schrader_valve)
They are an old design…
The standard Schrader valve has the following thread:
External Thread
METRIC: 7.7 mm OD, thread root...
Forum:
FE TALK
09-03-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies:
11
Exhaust leak?
Views:
1,454
Posted By
c6ae
24° total advance is not generally considered...
24° total advance is not generally considered enough timing for an FE.
36 to 38° total is more common, with even more than that if using a vacuum advance unit.
An old school technique for locating...
Forum:
FE TALK
08-30-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies:
15
Expansion Tank/Dist. Interference
Views:
2,050
Posted By
c6ae
Fomoco parts = no problem chevy parts = problem
Fomoco parts = no problem
chevy parts = problem
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-20-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies:
14
Insurance question
Views:
1,225
Posted By
c6ae
My cobra is always a pleasure to drive...LOL ...
My cobra is always a pleasure to drive...LOL
(I have State Farm ins.)
Forum:
Shop Talk
04-12-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies:
11
Blue Point riv nut tool?
Views:
1,463
Posted By
c6ae
Mcmaster-carr has several types of rivet set nuts...
Mcmaster-carr has several types of rivet set nuts available
example's are
3/8-16 # 98560A591
or 3/8-16#95105A159
Pay particular attention to the material thickness range.
There are...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 49
Page 1 of 2
1
2
>
All times are GMT -7. The time now is
06:28 PM
.
Contact Us
-
Club Cobra Home
-
Archive
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by
vBSEO
3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link:
CC Policy
Links monetized by
VigLink
Main Menu
Nevada Classics
Advertise at CC
CC Advertisers
