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Old 10-09-2003, 11:51 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
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Last night I ran some tests and found my timing had slipped to about 6 degrees so I re timed the engine. Also, I pulled the tops off my carbs and re checked the floats. My front carbs floats were approx 1/8 to 1/16 inch too low so I reset those. At the same time I installed three gaskets under each carb.

I took the Cobra out to a long deserted stretch of road along the canal for a rpm test. Again she performed like a stripped A$$ Ape and then we brought her home and rechecked timing - OK and shut her down normally. I waited less than a minute and refired her up. Perfect. Made a quick run around the block at normal speed and back to the house. Shut it down and wait about 3 - 4 minutes. Fired right up. Since I changed several things I am not sure what the problem was. I'll see how it does tonight.

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