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r67cat
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Ignition
07-24-2016, 10:03 AM
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vac advance or not for FE Cobra
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r67cat
Dave, your welcome. Our cars are running the...
Dave, your welcome. Our cars are running the same power plant and I am sure your results like mine will confirm the science. That said, BB or Small block, short of a dedicated race car, vacuum...
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FE TALK
01-31-2015, 02:01 PM
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FE light tap & rattling noise
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2,988
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r67cat
Always difficult to diagnose via a video, that...
Always difficult to diagnose via a video, that said my suspicion is exhaust leak. Particularly telling is the fact that you noticed it after the header removal. I would not reuse the exhaust...
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FE TALK
10-07-2014, 04:08 PM
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Distributor question
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1,278
Posted By
r67cat
Recently discussed on the ignition forum. All...
Recently discussed on the ignition forum. All the answers you are looking for. Rick
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/ignition/131176-vac-advance-not-fe-cobra.html
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Ignition
09-27-2014, 12:57 PM
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vac advance or not for FE Cobra
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r67cat
I posted this a couple of years ago. Still...
I posted this a couple of years ago. Still relevant. Rick
Here is one of the best definitive articles on vacuum advance. I converted my 66 428FE from a non vacuum MSD back to a Ford dizzy with a...
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ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
08-06-2013, 06:10 PM
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Best approach to bleeding the brakes
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5,286
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r67cat
Motive Power bleeder is all I use on any of my...
Motive Power bleeder is all I use on any of my cars. Make it a very easy 1 person job with great results. Rick
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Contemporary Classic Forums
07-15-2013, 06:27 PM
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Jag Wishbone Rebuild
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2,006
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r67cat
These bushings from CJ are what I used rebuilding...
These bushings from CJ are what I used rebuilding my XKE rear 10 years ago and they are much superior to the original needle bearings. Understand the wish bone only moves through a very small arch...
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Superformance
05-23-2013, 03:37 PM
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Soft Top
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1,455
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r67cat
One of my friends has his NOS top and Tonneau for...
One of my friends has his NOS top and Tonneau for sale from car 1067. Brand new, never put on. Drop me a PM and I will send you his phone#. Rick
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Texas Cobra Club
05-21-2013, 03:38 PM
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spf tires
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809
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r67cat
9000 miles in the last year and a half on my MT...
9000 miles in the last year and a half on my MT SR's on my Superformance. No issues with balance, ride or wear. Have done a track day as well, and like the feed back and grip. In spite of the...
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NW Cobra Club
04-04-2013, 06:00 PM
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Superformance Superfest
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1,312
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r67cat
This years trip to Florida from Michigan via...
This years trip to Florida from Michigan via Maine was nearly 3000 miles. Nearly 1700 miles in the rain. No problem with some minor modifications of the car as gleaned from the SCORE sight. I also...
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NW Cobra Club
04-03-2013, 01:45 PM
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Superformance Superfest
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1,312
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r67cat
Hi Ward, the drive is half the adventure. I will...
Hi Ward, the drive is half the adventure. I will be driving from the central Michigan area, some 1250 mi. each way. The event will be a once in a lifetime happening. There are already 80 cars...
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Superformance
03-28-2013, 10:50 AM
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Tail lights on but brake lights off -
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1,393
Posted By
r67cat
Hi Gary, I can attest that the wiring diagrams...
Hi Gary, I can attest that the wiring diagrams from Blas are indispensable in diagnosing these types of problems. Rick
Forum:
FE TALK
03-27-2013, 06:09 PM
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Oil change w/oil cooler
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3,986
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r67cat
Goodness, if you read his question as to how much...
Goodness, if you read his question as to how much oil to subtract, I just gave him a way to find out for his particular application. I did NOT say that voiding the cooler and lines is what to do at...
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Superformance
03-27-2013, 05:59 PM
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Superformance Owners Reunion
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2,695
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r67cat
74 Cars registered with 148 participants. This...
74 Cars registered with 148 participants. This should be a once in a lifetime party. I have been to the area and the cruises and events planned will be extraordinary. If you take only one long...
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FE TALK
03-26-2013, 11:05 AM
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Oil change w/oil cooler
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3,986
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r67cat
Once the filter is off my remote housing, a...
Once the filter is off my remote housing, a little low pressure air directed and sealed into the center fitting empties the remote cooler on my Superformance. Running a 428FE with the 8qt Canton pan...
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ALL COBRA TALK
02-16-2013, 02:26 PM
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Maybe a Superformance
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1,099
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r67cat
Kirk, I second all said above. I have nearly...
Kirk, I second all said above. I have nearly 30,000 Miles on my 2002 Superformance (428FE) and love it. My wife and I have driven the car down to our home in Florida from Michigan for the last 2...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-26-2012, 01:46 AM
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Superformance cobra fan
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Posted By
r67cat
Welcome Brent, you will find Blas wiring diagram...
Welcome Brent, you will find Blas wiring diagram extremely helpful and far superior to any other. Lots of help here for you to tap. I would also recommend you look at the Superformance Cobra Owners...
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Superformance
12-12-2012, 11:43 AM
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Shocks
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r67cat
I upgraded my mount, shocks and springs from...
I upgraded my mount, shocks and springs from Cobra Valley, the best upgrade yet. My mounts lined up perfect. Access for one of the bolts on the drivers side required cutting a bit of the fiberglass...
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Ignition
12-09-2012, 07:59 AM
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Vacuum Advance Conversion
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3,788
Posted By
r67cat
Doug, here is another article that will be...
Doug, here is another article that will be helpful in setting up your Duraspark distributor. I am using the slot market 12. That gives me 24 degrees of mechanical advance. You will be very pleased...
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Ignition
12-08-2012, 08:36 PM
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Vacuum Advance Conversion
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3,788
Posted By
r67cat
Doug, I do believe that the Duraspark vac. can is...
Doug, I do believe that the Duraspark vac. can is adjustable. I have an after market Echlin VC 945 can on my distributor. It is adjustable as I believe your is with an allen wrench (5/32 if memory...
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Ignition
12-08-2012, 02:19 PM
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Vacuum Advance Conversion
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3,788
Posted By
r67cat
Here is one of the best definitive articles on...
Here is one of the best definitive articles on vacuum advance. I converted my 66 428FE from a non vacuum MSD back to a Ford dizzy with a Pertronix ignition and vacuum advance. Unless you are...
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-10-2012, 05:38 PM
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Jag IRS with wheel bearing play
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1,359
Posted By
r67cat
This U-tube shows the process. Rick Jaguar IRS...
This U-tube shows the process. Rick
Jaguar IRS hub rebuild - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdNyUeFyh4E)
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ALL COBRA TALK
11-10-2012, 05:30 PM
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Jag IRS with wheel bearing play
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1,359
Posted By
r67cat
Adding additional torque to the center nut will...
Adding additional torque to the center nut will not reduce the play. The hub assembly has shims that control the preload (really end play)on the bearings. You might check out this thread that...
Forum:
Superformance
04-02-2012, 06:13 PM
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pre-load
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1,439
Posted By
r67cat
Hope to see you on the Forum. Best of luck, Rick
Hope to see you on the Forum. Best of luck, Rick
Forum:
Superformance
04-01-2012, 07:32 AM
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pre-load
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1,439
Posted By
r67cat
Xcop, SCOf has an extensive technical library...
Xcop, SCOf has an extensive technical library dedicated to our cars. A number of entries specifically to address setting ride height and corner weight. I joined as soon as I bought my Superformance...
Forum:
NW Cobra Club
03-01-2012, 07:05 PM
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9
Spinner Removal
Views:
1,790
Posted By
r67cat
As said previously, be sure you are turning in...
As said previously, be sure you are turning in the correct direction. Also the heavier the lead hammer the better. Cobra Valley sells a hammer called the Mother Thumper which is a 6# lead hammer. I...
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