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
March 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
31
CC Advertisers
·
Kirkham Motorsports
Superformance
·
Finish Line
·
Hurricane Motorsports
·
Serpent Express
·
·
Planet Cobra
·
Shell Valley Classic Wheels
·
Eight Stack Injection
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4
>
Showing results 1 to 25 of 100
Search took
0.05
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
Tommy
Forum:
FE TALK
08-12-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies:
13
Stalling
Views:
236
Posted By
Tommy
If it were mine and it had a carburetor, the...
If it were mine and it had a carburetor, the first thing I might try is raising the idle speed a hundred RPM or so to see if that helped. If it did, I'd recheck the idle mixtures and speed. My...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
08-11-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies:
171
Forum problems
Views:
1,714
Posted By
Tommy
During the 22+ years I've been coming to this...
During the 22+ years I've been coming to this forum I've never criticized its management because I have never contributed anything more than content. I'll not start now but I will offer an opinion. ...
Forum:
Tech Tips
08-10-2024, 03:32 AM
Replies:
2
bolts on my winsdhield frame are now spinning
Views:
232
Posted By
Tommy
Here's the only thing I can think of. Secure the...
Here's the only thing I can think of. Secure the nut so it won't spin and use a grinder to remove the rounded top down to the bolt. At that point, grind/cut a narrow slot in the end of the bolt so...
Forum:
Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)
08-04-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies:
2
New Owner here
Views:
115
Posted By
Tommy
You'll need to post pics to get a solid answer,...
You'll need to post pics to get a solid answer, and this site won't let you do that until you have several more posts. I suggest you find some posts you find interesting and add brief comments to up...
Forum:
ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
07-30-2024, 04:50 AM
Replies:
8
Ethanol in Fuel
Views:
229
Posted By
Tommy
The Engine Masters TV series did a whole show...
The Engine Masters TV series did a whole show testing different octane fuels on the dyno. There was no noticeable difference in the torque/power numbers between them even when the timing was...
Forum:
ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
07-29-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies:
8
Ethanol in Fuel
Views:
229
Posted By
Tommy
Consider this one data point. I've been running...
Consider this one data point. I've been running 93 octane E10 gas in my carbureted hotrods since it came out without any obvious problems. I can't say the same for my garden equipment. I suspect...
Forum:
Australian Cobra Club
06-19-2024, 07:39 AM
Replies:
12
Victorian Emission Requirements
Views:
164
Posted By
Tommy
It is reported that one requirement was that when...
It is reported that one requirement was that when Queen Victoria farted, someone nearby had to claim responsibility.
(Sorry. :o I couldn't help myself.)
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-10-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies:
25
Weird engine trouble
Views:
285
Posted By
Tommy
Perhaps one of those tiny cameras would allow you...
Perhaps one of those tiny cameras would allow you to take a peek without dropping the pan.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-10-2024, 04:51 AM
Replies:
25
Weird engine trouble
Views:
285
Posted By
Tommy
You don't have to use a full size battery jumper...
You don't have to use a full size battery jumper cable to test things. A long 12 gauge wire with alligator clips will do.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-10-2024, 03:33 AM
Replies:
25
Weird engine trouble
Views:
285
Posted By
Tommy
I'm not big on coincidences, so when a new...
I'm not big on coincidences, so when a new problem arises right after I've done work on a car, I suspect I unknowingly did something while doing the previous work. And electricity takes the path of...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-09-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies:
27
Hot starting problem.
Views:
377
Posted By
Tommy
Dek, There are three common heat related fuel...
Dek,
There are three common heat related fuel problems. Vaporization is when the car sits for a while and heat vaporizes fuel in the float bowl. That problem is solved when the engine is cranked...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
06-09-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies:
27
Hot starting problem.
Views:
377
Posted By
Tommy
We're wandering into the percolation vs....
We're wandering into the percolation vs. evaporation vs. vapor lock conversation. The approach to each is different. As was noted in the earliest replies, diagnosis is the best first step.
Forum:
Small Block Talk
06-08-2024, 03:33 AM
Replies:
5
Clutch problems
Views:
130
Posted By
Tommy
I'm no expert mechanic but I have dealt with...
I'm no expert mechanic but I have dealt with similar issues on two of my cars. My opinion is that the clutch disc may be salvageable if it can be completely cleaned of fluid and there are no obvious...
Forum:
Small Block Talk
06-07-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies:
5
Clutch problems
Views:
130
Posted By
Tommy
Do you have a pedal stop and did you adjust it to...
Do you have a pedal stop and did you adjust it to preclude overextending the hydraulic throw out bearing (HTOB)? If not, that may be the problem. The gap on the HTOB has to be set to the...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-27-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies:
20
Reviving Dead Cobra
Views:
379
Posted By
Tommy
For me, every engine failure was mainly an excuse...
For me, every engine failure was mainly an excuse to upgrade.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-27-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies:
28
Quick ? Would you purchase if you didn't know the MFG?
Views:
245
Posted By
Tommy
The value would vary widely depending on the...
The value would vary widely depending on the details you don't yet know. The only way to buy it safely would be to assume the worst and lowball the offer, or get someone who knows them to check it...
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-26-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies:
9
Double Venom
Views:
140
Posted By
Tommy
My condolences to his family and friends. I met...
My condolences to his family and friends. I met Ed only once but admired him from afar for his good works.
Forum:
BackDraft Racing ---
05-22-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies:
18
View under the dash.
Views:
272
Posted By
Tommy
I haven't worked with carbon fiber, but I have...
I haven't worked with carbon fiber, but I have with fiberglass. One trick is to start the cut by running the hole saw backwards so the teeth don't dig in. After it has worn a hole through the outer...
Forum:
Club Cobra Introduction Forum (introduce yourself)
05-21-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies:
3
Hi
Views:
140
Posted By
Tommy
We even have a special forum for discussions of...
We even have a special forum for discussions of electric powered Cobras: Link (http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/groups/wall-mounted-desks.html)
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
05-16-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies:
6
Hawk Cars, UK Gerry Hawkridge
Views:
167
Posted By
Tommy
I visited their FB page. The last post from...
I visited their FB page. The last post from August 2023 indicated Gerry was in the hospital. I know nothing about Hawk Cars, but I have dealt with businesses that changed hands after the founder...
Forum:
BackDraft Racing ---
04-18-2024, 06:09 AM
Replies:
8
Registering in Montana with the MCO?
Views:
153
Posted By
Tommy
Would the chassis number not reveal the car's...
Would the chassis number not reveal the car's true identity to authorities?
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-15-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies:
12
Car show with ten Cobras
Views:
215
Posted By
Tommy
I asked the show organizer to contact the Cobra...
I asked the show organizer to contact the Cobra owner about the paint. The reply was, "The color is a Orion paint starset red candy pearl."
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-15-2024, 03:09 AM
Replies:
12
Car show with ten Cobras
Views:
215
Posted By
Tommy
I think I saw a street Cobra with wire wheels and...
I think I saw a street Cobra with wire wheels and under exhaust, but no small block bodies.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-14-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies:
12
Car show with ten Cobras
Views:
215
Posted By
Tommy
It was stunning in person. I don't know any...
It was stunning in person. I don't know any details but I would call it Black Cherry.
Forum:
ALL COBRA TALK
04-14-2024, 04:17 AM
Replies:
12
Car show with ten Cobras
Views:
215
Posted By
Tommy
Car show with ten Cobras
Yesterday an annual curated car show was held for the third year in downtown Auburn, Alabama. They solicit participants for the no-cost event months in advance and select the eighty or so who get...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 100
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4
>
All times are GMT -7. The time now is
10:17 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