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Bobcat
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-27-2025, 10:57 AM
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looking for info.
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Bobcat
MoreHP , you need to keep after them . I had the...
MoreHP , you need to keep after them . I had the same experience you`re having …. multiple “reasons” why they hadn`t shipped . Everything from Covid to the polisher was sick , and this was only last...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-20-2024, 03:07 PM
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How old are you all?
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Bobcat
My age is my shoe size , so I`ve been told .
My age is my shoe size , so I`ve been told .
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ALL COBRA TALK
06-06-2024, 06:53 PM
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Hot starting problem.
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Bobcat
Here are two other suggestions that would...
Here are two other suggestions that would probably work well if it is heat soak . I run a wood insulator under the carb that is readily available from Summit in various thicknesses . Seems to work...
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ALL COBRA TALK
10-17-2023, 01:21 PM
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427 help
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Bobcat
You might also go to the FE engine site ........
You might also go to the FE engine site ..... Fordfe.com. Lot of very knowledgeable people there on the FE .
Another thought that just hit me , Holman and Moody ( I think ) is still in...
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Bay Area Cobra Club
09-27-2023, 02:27 PM
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California trying to make more rules!
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Bobcat
come on guys .... don`t you know we have the best...
come on guys .... don`t you know we have the best politicians money can buy ??
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Superformance
08-11-2023, 06:30 PM
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Vacuum advance dist recommendation?
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Bobcat
Davidless , look at a Ford Duraspark unit that...
Davidless , look at a Ford Duraspark unit that has been recurved for an FE . Had mine done by an FE guy who has been racing FE's since 1987 , worked with Blair Patrick for a while and has been...
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Australian Cobra Club
08-11-2023, 06:15 PM
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Under Bonnet/Hood Heat Insulation
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Bobcat
As Morris said , just open the rear of the hood ....
As Morris said , just open the rear of the hood . Did that on my ERA and even in traffic here with temps in the mid to upper 90`s now in SC , I see just under 180* cruising and 190 to 195* in traffic...
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Holley Tuning
12-15-2022, 08:52 AM
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LeMans Bowls
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Bobcat
Sent you a PM ..... I have a pair I got long ago...
Sent you a PM ..... I have a pair I got long ago from Carl`s and never used .
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ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
11-25-2022, 09:19 AM
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Brake LIne Pressure Question
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Bobcat
Bob , quick question . On your attachment on the...
Bob , quick question . On your attachment on the bias bar setting , you say to set the front rod approx. 3/8" longer than the rear .
In the ERA manual I have for ERA 757 , it says to set the...
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ALL COBRA TALK
10-18-2022, 08:11 PM
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Running hot, need bigger fan and other tricks advice please
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Bobcat
Morris said it a lot better than I did . Note...
Morris said it a lot better than I did . Note that he`s using an orifice to slow the coolant flow down so it will allow everything in the cooling system to do its job .
I tried a 160* thermostat...
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ALL COBRA TALK
10-18-2022, 12:44 PM
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Running hot, need bigger fan and other tricks advice please
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Bobcat
As others have said , make sure timing and carb...
As others have said , make sure timing and carb are correct first .
I used to spend a lot of time on circle tracks in SC , NC and GA . We didn`t run a thermostat , but we did run...
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-29-2021, 08:38 PM
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Those of you with higher HP FE engines - what oil do you run?
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Bobcat
When I picked my 482 up from Blair , it already...
When I picked my 482 up from Blair , it already had a bunch of dyno runs at WOT on it with VR1 in the sump . All I did was put about 500 to 600 miles on it and really not very gently .... just never...
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-27-2021, 08:56 AM
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Those of you with higher HP FE engines - what oil do you run?
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Bobcat
VR 1 Dino oil for break in and then go to Amsoil...
VR 1 Dino oil for break in and then go to Amsoil synthetic . We have similar engines except mine is 482 cubes and aluminum block , solid roller etc and I do go to 6700 rpm every now and then .
...
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ALL COBRA TALK
08-30-2021, 11:58 AM
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427 FE sideoiler - Oil Consumption
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Posted By
Bobcat
MD427 , yes ..... removing the PCV can increase...
MD427 , yes ..... removing the PCV can increase crankcase pressures . Answer is simple ... a breather in the VC on each bank will let in enough air for that to not be a problem .
I tend to agree...
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Tires and Wheels
04-12-2021, 10:49 AM
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castor on CSX car?
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Bobcat
FYI .... for what it`s worth , a friend who used...
FYI .... for what it`s worth , a friend who used to work on IMSA teams said on their track cars that they turn the front wheels to 15 degrees and not 25 degrees as most street cars do to set the...
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ALL COBRA TALK
04-02-2021, 08:48 PM
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Remote Oil Filter Adapter Bracket
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Bobcat
Remote Oil Filter Adapter Bracket
Guys , looking for a source for the above bracket other than Finishline ..... and so far no luck . Does anyone have a source for that bracket ( FE engine with FL1A Filter ) that mounts to the water...
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Holley Tuning
01-20-2021, 02:39 PM
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Fuel Pump Question
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Bobcat
Fuel Pump Question
Been using a Carter M6905 for years and it finally gave up . So , went on line and it seems they are in real short supply or are backordered .
So , my question is : has anyone used the RobbMc pump...
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Holley Tuning
10-13-2020, 07:59 AM
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Different richness left and right sides
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Posted By
Bobcat
FWIW , I had the same ( I think ) issue on the...
FWIW , I had the same ( I think ) issue on the track and on the street with my 4150 DP . Long story short ... at 2700 to 3000 rpm at light /partial throttle , you`re where the main circuit is just...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-25-2020, 08:23 AM
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ERA Outer Tie Rods
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Posted By
Bobcat
Looks like Rock Auto may owe me a commission on...
Looks like Rock Auto may owe me a commission on moving their old stock :LOL:
Mine should be here early next week . Still trying to find the vibration in the front end and hope the tie rod ends are...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-24-2020, 08:17 AM
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ERA Outer Tie Rods
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Posted By
Bobcat
You`re both correct on the NAPA number .....local...
You`re both correct on the NAPA number .....local guy found the number , problem is no warehouses in his area have the tie rod end . I did find a TRW 425R at Rock Auto , and according to Moog , that...
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ALL COBRA TALK
09-23-2020, 07:54 PM
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ERA Outer Tie Rods
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Bobcat
ERA Outer Tie Rods
Wanting to replace outer tie rod ends on ERA 757 and their book calls out Moog ES425RL. Only problem , Moog says that part isn`t available anymore , NAPA doesn`t have a crossover and the TRW part...
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Holley Tuning
09-16-2020, 03:06 PM
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Idle rpm changed with air/oil sep installation...
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99
Posted By
Bobcat
Thanks for both replies .... I also have the...
Thanks for both replies .... I also have the Wagner unit and Moroso separator . I took the Blue Thunder VC off as the baffles weren`t doing the job . I would go through about a half quart of oil in...
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Holley Tuning
09-16-2020, 08:53 AM
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Idle rpm changed with air/oil sep installation...
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Posted By
Bobcat
Just curious whose air/oil separator you were...
Just curious whose air/oil separator you were using . The one that comes to mind that has a mesh in it is the Moroso unit . I would also be curious what baffle system you come up with .
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Holley Tuning
09-14-2020, 09:06 AM
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Holley 770 Questions
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194
Posted By
Bobcat
I think you`re backwards on your distributor...
I think you`re backwards on your distributor springs .... too weak will not pull the weights back as quickly and the advance will not return to the base setting quickly . The stronger weights will...
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ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
08-28-2019, 07:25 PM
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Steering rack boots
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58
Posted By
Bobcat
ERA 757 ... my rack is a Flaming River Mustang II...
ERA 757 ... my rack is a Flaming River Mustang II unit . Just replaced my boots 3 weeks ago and ordered them from Summit Racing . I did call Flaming River first to get a correct part number before...
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