06-05-2011, 06:19 PM
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Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Cobradad
Thanks for all the input. Oil and filter were changed to redline synthetic Bill gave me and has about 650 miles on it. Patrickt, the suggestion of the stethoscope made all the difference. Passenger side, all cylinders have the valves purring like the probverbial kitten. Cylinder 5 and 8 a little louder, 6 and 7 making a heck of a racket. Is it odd to be fine, and suddenly have valves on two cylinders go out like that. As I mentioned earlier, all engine vitals are great and idle is unaffected so I hope it is nothing more serious than a valve adjustment. Time to pull the valve covers. Thanks again for all the responses.
Bob W. |
Did you miss a shift and/or over rev the motor at all ?
Bill S.
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