Club Cobra - Search Results

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Posted By Davekmd

Yes, I'll get a smaller diameter one to go...

Yes, I'll get a smaller diameter one to go through the one in place or I'll mount one at the front of the engine and pull the throttle closed from the front. I'm taking a timber framing workshop (2...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-13-2015, 01:53 PM

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Posted By Davekmd

Opsss have THE new master cylinders and Hawk HPS...

Opsss have THE new master cylinders and Hawk HPS pads...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-13-2015, 11:29 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Yep, I'm surprised to have found so much in need...

Yep, I'm surprised to have found so much in need of repair given such glowing reports about the car from the shop and payment to go over the car ... Yes, the underside was clean as described, but the...

Forum: Small Block Talk

08-13-2015, 11:22 AM

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Spark Plugs Condition

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Posted By Davekmd

Look almost darn near perfect!

Look almost darn near perfect!

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-04-2015, 08:54 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Lethargic/pathetic/anemic 302 observations …

The 302 motor in my 2003 SVC is pathetic. I paid a shop over $400 to fully inspect, perform routine maintenance, service, and generally make sure the car I was purchasing was ready for the 2nd owner...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

08-04-2015, 07:07 AM

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OEM .vs. Aftermarket (Universe .vs. Me) - now I remember …

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Posted By Davekmd

OEM .vs. Aftermarket (Universe .vs. Me) - now I remember …

It’s been nearly 40 years since I’ve worked on an American V8. I’m older, wiser, and way more wily than when I ”wore a younger man’s clothes” (Billy Joel). For those who might not recognize my...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-31-2015, 06:04 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Thanks!

Folks, thanks for the many suggestions and recommendations. I hope to get at the hydraulics/mechanicals this weekend and gather some facts. The slave IS a Wilwood Pull type but the Wilwood site...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-30-2015, 11:31 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

More information...

Folks, I'll try to see if I can determine (via the documentation I have) what the master cylinder size is and what pressure plate was installed. I have the standard pedal box offered by Shell...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-29-2015, 11:23 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Ops missed a pic

Ops, I missed a pic. While I was taking pics yesterday of the brake/clutch master cylinder assembly I found that the main pivot bolt looks to be backed out about 1/2" I didn't have time to...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-29-2015, 11:21 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Here's what I have...

I do not know what the size of the master clutch cylinder is. I'm assuming it's 'stock' Shell Valley Classic from 2003. I've contacted SVC to see if they can help me ascertain what the car...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-29-2015, 08:19 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Hydraulic clutch cylinder sizes?

folks, my apologies as I'm not trying to post multiple entries, but I think it's probably best I post one topic for each of the issues I'm having with my recent purchase (2003 SVC).

The clutch in...

Forum: Classic Roadsters II

07-28-2015, 07:19 AM

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302 with dual quads

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Posted By Davekmd

I'm thinking dual 4bbl on a 302 is just fine if...

I'm thinking dual 4bbl on a 302 is just fine if the motor is stroked to say 325-350CID and will rev to 10 grand as an operational design center. They'd sit on a super tunnel ram intake manifold and...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-28-2015, 04:38 AM

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2003 SVC kit finally arrives

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Posted By Davekmd

Thanks!

The brakes look to be a stock Ford upgrade offered by Shell Valley. The rotors are just about 11" in diameter. The clutch is hydraulic. Thanks for the links. I'll try cleaning / burnishing first....

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-27-2015, 11:59 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Thanks kindly for the welcome! Best to all. ...

Thanks kindly for the welcome! Best to all. Time to break out my SAE tool box, which I haven't used in YEARS!!! Now where the heck DID I put my old timing light?

DaveK

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-27-2015, 08:54 AM

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2003 SVC kit finally arrives

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Posted By Davekmd

2003 SVC kit finally arrives

folks, after nearly 6 weeks, my 2003 Shell Valley Cobra finally arrived on Thursday afternoon from Cashiers, NC. I'm the 2nd owner. Visually the car looks great, but performance-wise/drivability...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-22-2015, 11:05 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

pic of engine bay

Here's a pic the seller took of the engine bay

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-22-2015, 10:46 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

It's being shipped!

It's a pretty mild system. A 1979 302 .060 over with Elgin cam and Edelbrock manifold. I honestly do not know what carb is on the thing. Has some kind of dresser pulley/belt system and Ford...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-21-2015, 01:22 PM

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Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix (July 24-26)

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Posted By Davekmd

It's shaping up to be a great Friday and...

It's shaping up to be a great Friday and Saturday, low to mid 80s. Sunday shattered T-storms, ?maybe in the afternoon/evening on Sunday (hopefully). The town itself should be way less crowded. ...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-20-2015, 11:55 AM

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Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix (July 24-26)

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Posted By Davekmd

Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix (July 24-26)

Folks, for any who have attended the Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix in years past, the racing event has moved to the weekend of July 24 - 26th. The town Grand Prix (the mock race over the old...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

07-20-2015, 11:30 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

Finally looks like it's coming!

Well folks after nearly 6 weeks after telling the seller I'd buy their Shell Valley cobra (2003 kit) and after 4 weeks after physically seeing the car, it looks like things are finally moving. There...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

06-24-2015, 06:33 AM

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Posted By Davekmd

a V8! American no less!

Man, do the memories ever come flooding back of my '67 Mercury Cougar (289 4bbl). I stripped out the automatic when I got the car and put in a 4sp toploader. The guy who sold me the toploader...

Forum: ALL COBRA TALK

06-23-2015, 06:34 AM

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