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Forum: FE TALK 11-04-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,844
Posted By RICK LAKE
Couple of things

AC ventura, as far as pilot bushing or bearing, I have used both without failures. I run bearing and grease them the lubriplate grease. Iron bushing I wouldn't use. Bronze bushing wearing out will do...
Forum: FE TALK 10-10-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,513
Posted By RICK LAKE
Couple of things

MaSnaka John, here my list, Weather the lifters are Morel or Johnson or Crane, If they are anti pumpup, DON'T soak in oil to fill them.Install some assembly lube where the push rod sits. I hope you...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-23-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By RICK LAKE
Get rid of that clutch

Rjw289 You have a couple of problems, First get rid of the junk,(CENTERFORCE Clutch). I when through 2 trannies with the garbage clutch. Would not shift over 3,000 rpms, wouldn't go into gear when...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-21-2017, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By RICK LAKE
Over heating

Gleslie, George I have gone through the overheating problem for and Alum 427 motor. These are the things I have done to stop the 220f at the track racing.
1st Thermostat, 180F thermostat. The FE...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-20-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By RICK LAKE
Use Stick On weights

66Gkt Stick on weights with a road force and high speed balance. Weights go behind the spokes on the wheels for outters and I used clip on mag weights for the inner side. Also recommend 200 mph tape...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 04-18-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,122
Posted By RICK LAKE
Let me Take shot at this

DanEC Dan let me give you some info on this problem,
First the cobra charging system is limited to 70amps with changing the amp gauge to a voltage gauge. It took 9 years but I melted the insolators...
Forum: FE TALK 03-03-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,440
Posted By RICK LAKE
Starter problems with lakewood

66gtk Troy if you look at some of the old threads on starter problems, you will see Lakewood shields are a pain in the butt. Alignment of the bell to the block is very important. Try to center it...
Forum: Transmission Talk 02-14-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By RICK LAKE
Speed bug??

Jayh Jay the key questions about this are these,
What are you doing with the car? Cruising, Car shows,Drag racing,Autocross, looking to scary the crap out of your self??
What trans is in the car...
Forum: FE TALK 01-30-2016, 04:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
Posted By RICK LAKE
Best to buy,,,,

talos If money is no issue, ICE makes one of the best now. Problem is if you ever need parts. Why not stay with the MSD system. IF it works, leave it in there. I have 20 years on my system. The only...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 01-01-2016, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,061
Posted By RICK LAKE
Aged well

ERA #428 is 20+ years olds and aged like a fine whiskey. No body cracks, Paint looks good when with the 16 years of track wear and tear. 2nd motor change and trans, faster and still tight. Great...
Forum: FE TALK 11-10-2015, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By RICK LAKE
Have used both

hoodR1 Rick it's more important That the bell housing be centered on the block. DON'T take their word for this. IF this is not done you are looking at possible major damage to motor and trans. I...
Forum: Transmission Talk 10-26-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,232
Posted By RICK LAKE
how much power?

5.0marto Before you get crazy with a new clutch, what kind of torque and HP is this motor setup making? What tko trans is in the car? If you are making over 500+ ft of torque or HP I would suggest a...
Forum: FE TALK 10-15-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,803
Posted By RICK LAKE
Would like to know how,.

A98Coupe Stuart As far as shelby motor experience, I have 2 blocks and 1 set of heads. Block # CSX58 and CSX#428, ( inthe works ) #58 was a machining problem with locations and bottom out holes, and...
Forum: FE TALK 10-10-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,374
Posted By RICK LAKE
Dove water pump

RACERAL Al before installing the motor, either Call Dove and ask about the water pump having an anticavition plate on the impellor. If they don't, get one. I don't have alot of faith in this...
Forum: FE TALK 10-09-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,374
Posted By RICK LAKE
Don't get mad but,

RACERAL Al motor looks great. 4 problems I have had with FE motors as well as others here,
1 under driven pulleys. The crank shaft is smaller than the water pump looking at the picture. March came...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 10-09-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By RICK LAKE
Put the gauges in the glove box?

Good place as any. Could use a panio hindge and mount them under the dash at center. Use as needed. If the AF is soft and running rich, over time these sensors will fowl out or give wrong readings....
Forum: FE TALK 10-05-2015, 04:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,986
Posted By RICK LAKE
Drop it a .004"

Phil, drop it the .004" and a hair to the right. and let it go. That's the best you can get. Lock it down and weld washers to the bellhousing. The alignment is done. Now we are back to the starter...
Forum: FE TALK 09-29-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,986
Posted By RICK LAKE
Make the job easier

Phil You may need a slide hammer to remove the pins. Once you get the pins out, remove the sparkplugs. This makes it alot easier to rotate the motor and get better numbers on the dial indicator.
...
Forum: FE TALK 09-26-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,264
Posted By RICK LAKE
Add fans

Steve Metler Steve I rapped my pipes with DEI tape. It's a pain in the butt if you have to remove the side pipes and try and align them again I ended up with Sleeves and clips on the pipes. Rumor was...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 09-22-2015, 04:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,945
Posted By RICK LAKE
Understanding of power

xb 60 Glen Which power are you talking about? HP or Torque? IMO I will take 600+ of torque any day over HP. Torque moves the car and HP is needed at upper rpms to power the car in high speed.
You...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 09-21-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By RICK LAKE
Move the pins

Large Arbor Goggle on youtube how to align a bellhousing. I think you already have adjustable pins to move it around.The pins are offset, some are .004" up to .012". They sell 3 different off set...
Forum: ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam 09-20-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By RICK LAKE
You found the problem

Large Arbor Phil Align the bell housing like we talked and get it centered. And recheck the starter. We can cheat .005" to the left and still be in spec. You still need to cut the block plate. 050"...
Forum: Transmission Talk 09-17-2015, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By RICK LAKE
Nick call me now

Nikos NIck call me now 732-254-3536 Rick
Forum: Transmission Talk 09-17-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,237
Posted By RICK LAKE
Trans options

Cobra 29 First Name would be nice. Lets talk trannies and what you are going to do with the car,
If this is a street car and NO abuse is going to happen, The HP and torque are under 450/450 you have...
Forum: Transmission Talk 09-17-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,237
Posted By RICK LAKE
Jack the butt of the car up

Nikos Nick TRy getting the rear wheels off the ground and unloading the drive train. This might work. The porblem seams to be that there is no limiters in the trans to control the throwns. Try...
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