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K.Wilson
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FE TALK
02-18-2005, 12:18 PM
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12
Punching out a Cobra Jet to .070?
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1,061
Posted By
K.Wilson
Chris, I tried to get this to post before but...
Chris,
I tried to get this to post before but it would not post so I will try again.
There have been a few threads in the past on this topic, but here are the basics:
Take the shank of a drill bit...
Forum:
Shop Talk
08-10-2004, 02:56 PM
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Re torque FE heads in unique??
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838
Posted By
K.Wilson
Steve, It can be done, however it is not easy. ...
Steve,
It can be done, however it is not easy.
I used a deep socket and a swivel joint for the last one and a short socket with a swivel joint and a 3 inch extension for the next two. The swivel...
Forum:
Parts Wanted
03-19-2004, 01:26 PM
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Jag IRS
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572
Posted By
K.Wilson
Jack, Try car-part.com I have used them and...
Jack,
Try car-part.com I have used them and found the informaton accurate.
Keith
Forum:
FE TALK
03-08-2004, 12:14 PM
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2
F.E Drill Bit Test.....??
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768
Posted By
K.Wilson
Mike, The process is quite simple, but you...
Mike,
The process is quite simple, but you will need a good drill index with all sizes down to a 64 inch and letter drills too; plus a good electronic caliper if you want to get good results.
As...
Forum:
FE TALK
01-21-2004, 01:23 PM
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Edelbrock performer heater inlet pipe thread size on 428?
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786
Posted By
K.Wilson
Mike, They should both be 1/2 inch NPT...
Mike,
They should both be 1/2 inch NPT (national pipe thread).
They are availlable at most hardware stores including Home Depot.
If you buy a: 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 you will be covered for nearly...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
12-11-2003, 10:47 AM
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dual quads
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2,249
Posted By
K.Wilson
Tim, The medium riser dual quad intakes ae hard...
Tim,
The medium riser dual quad intakes ae hard to find. I have been looking for a C7AE or the C7ZX MR Intake for a year without much luck.
Keith
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Shop Talk
11-19-2003, 03:59 PM
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Roller Lifter direction
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2,028
Posted By
K.Wilson
I believe what Brian said refered to the C axis...
I believe what Brian said refered to the C axis or the rotation of the lifter in the bore. not the X axis which would be the with the roller up or down in the bore. In this case Brian is correct the...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
10-21-2003, 08:00 AM
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Leaning towards a Unique
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2,359
Posted By
K.Wilson
Kelly If you do a search on this forum you will...
Kelly
If you do a search on this forum you will find several threads that ask the same questions you have asked. You will not find even one negative post regarding a Unique or the Weavers. That in...
Forum:
Shop Talk
08-27-2003, 09:21 AM
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Broken Jag rear - WARNING!
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10,347
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K.Wilson
Tom, It is difficult to tell what the exact...
Tom,
It is difficult to tell what the exact failure mode is by looking at your photographs. To be sure you would have to do a micro-section of the the weld (a small piece of the weld filler metal,...
Forum:
Shop Talk
07-15-2003, 02:41 PM
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5
Gas Fumes in Trunk
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859
Posted By
K.Wilson
I had the same problem. I replaced the fuel gauge...
I had the same problem. I replaced the fuel gauge sending unit gasket with an RTV that was approved for fuel. Permatex Black I think, but any RTV approved for use with fuel is fine. I also coated the...
Forum:
FE TALK
07-09-2003, 04:48 PM
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Cam specs question
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6,461
Posted By
K.Wilson
I did a quick Desktop Dyno with your cam numbers...
I did a quick Desktop Dyno with your cam numbers and a mild 427 guess at everything else. This cam looks like it should be fine for a street pounder. At 2000 RPM it shows HP at 215 and Torque at 530....
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
07-02-2003, 04:00 PM
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36
Most rewarding comment?
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K.Wilson
Waiting at a stop light when a guy pulls up on...
Waiting at a stop light when a guy pulls up on our right in a big 4x4 and says "Beautiful just BEA-U-TI-FUL". I looked up at him and asked if he was talking about the car or the Blond.
He turned...
Forum:
Cobras For Sale
07-02-2003, 11:16 AM
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Want to buy!
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1,436
Posted By
K.Wilson
Give me a call, you can look at my car ask all...
Give me a call, you can look at my car ask all the questions you like and even talk me into a ride.
Keith
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
07-02-2003, 11:12 AM
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Inexpensive Cobra Body
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1,038
Posted By
K.Wilson
"Tarred and feathered and run out of town on a...
"Tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail; if it weren't for the honor of it, I would just as soon walk"
Keith
Forum:
Shop Talk
07-02-2003, 11:04 AM
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11
?? What gauge battery cable to use ??
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1,445
Posted By
K.Wilson
Bill, I used 00 welding cable also, and I have...
Bill,
I used 00 welding cable also, and I have never had a "hot soak" hard start problem. But you have to use the solder-on connections and use the cable everywhere. I have seen people use the 00...
Forum:
ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
06-24-2003, 01:21 PM
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17
Carb help needed
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Posted By
K.Wilson
Niles, Based on your description I would get a...
Niles,
Based on your description I would get a 3.5 power valve (not the high flow style). However, before I removed the carb from the car I would verify that the idle screws do make the engine...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-24-2003, 09:05 AM
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DVSF as I lived it.
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3,280
Posted By
K.Wilson
Brent, It was a true pleasure to meet you and...
Brent,
It was a true pleasure to meet you and all the other folks that contribute to the forum. I am still astounded by the on-line personality vs. the in person personality. These are really great...
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Classic Roadsters II
06-03-2003, 04:05 PM
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18
radiator cap pressure
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3,553
Posted By
K.Wilson
Running without a thermostat or a calibrated flow...
Running without a thermostat or a calibrated flow restrictor is probably the single most damaging thing you can do to an engine with the exception of running without oil or coolant!
Keith
Forum:
FE TALK
05-29-2003, 11:03 AM
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41
FE 2X4 Opinions
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4,327
Posted By
K.Wilson
Clois, I run two 600 CFM Vacuum Secondaries on...
Clois,
I run two 600 CFM Vacuum Secondaries on mine. I have 10.5 to 11 inches of vacuum so I run 8.5 power valves. The front carb has 59 main jets and the rear carb has 60 main jets. It is stronger...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-13-2003, 02:06 PM
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8
which carbs to use ?
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988
Posted By
K.Wilson
The tuning of the carb is based on a lot of...
The tuning of the carb is based on a lot of factors. A good way to start is with the carb as it came from Holley. After your first start and cam break-in I usually set the float levels, idle speeds...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-13-2003, 10:13 AM
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8
which carbs to use ?
Views:
988
Posted By
K.Wilson
Paul, I have Holley 600cfm vacuum secondary on...
Paul,
I have Holley 600cfm vacuum secondary on mine and after the initial set-up and some tweeking (new power valves, smaller jets etc.) it runs great!
With a vacuum secondary system you do not...
Forum:
FE TALK
05-09-2003, 02:06 PM
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26
427 so bored 30 over
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4,149
Posted By
K.Wilson
shaps, Overheating is an issue with all FE...
shaps,
Overheating is an issue with all FE engines in all Cobra Replicas. If you search the site you will see this is a very common topic of discussion. The 0.030 over bore will have little to no...
Forum:
FE TALK
05-09-2003, 12:27 PM
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427 so bored 30 over
Views:
4,149
Posted By
K.Wilson
shaps, To help put this into perspective; 0.030...
shaps,
To help put this into perspective; 0.030 inch would mean that 0.015 comes off the cylinder wall at any one point if the bore is done correctly. The paper in the printer at your computer is...
Forum:
FE TALK
05-02-2003, 12:03 PM
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6
What spark plugs to use in Elderbrock heads?
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2,667
Posted By
K.Wilson
I just installed a set of the Edelbrock heads...
I just installed a set of the Edelbrock heads myself and did not want the Champion plugs. I just asked the guy at the auto parts store to do a cross over search to the same in a Bosch Platinum plug. ...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-02-2003, 11:53 AM
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28
unique 427 or backdraft
Views:
2,325
Posted By
K.Wilson
In the ten years I have had my Unique I have not...
In the ten years I have had my Unique I have not had one complaint or regret. I don't know of too many other owners that can say the same..................
Keith
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