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Wire Looms for Cobra Valve Covers
I've got cobra valve covers that have the wire loom support riveted on the top. My problem is that I can't find the wire looms to fit them. Does anyone have an idea where I can find some?
Thanks for your help. Ken Wilson |
Check with the Mustang restoration shops or Cobra Restorers in Ga. These were used on all the 289 engines too. Maybe Finishline has them too. About $3.00 -$4.00 each.
Rick |
Thanks Rick for the quick reply.
Ken |
Tony Branden has them. We just ordered a set for "Jenny's FIA car! :) Problem is, they only fit the OEM skinny plug wires!
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One of the late model mustangs I think around 1987 used 8 mm wires and the SAME style hold down on the valve cover. If you find the right one they are perfect for 8 mm wire. Oh you get them at the Ford dealer
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Ken
Here's a different idea by my engine builder, Joe Boghosian, likes to use. He takes a clear plastic block and drills out channels for the wires that are bigger than they need to be, so that the wires rest in them rather than being pinched. He then drills out a groove around the entire outside edge to hold a zip tie to hold the wires in. That way, the wires are never pinched, but are held securely by the zip tie--which are easily replaceable. Obviously, you can use any color plastic/zip tie. The benefit is not pinching the wires. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...37dsc01239.jpg |
I was thinking of grinding off the heads on the rivets and taking the bracket off completely.
Roscoe |
Jamo:
How are the blocks then attached to the valve cover, is there a slot machined in the block for the tab to fit into? Rick |
Rick
Riveted right onto the stand that's on the cover. |
Here's a quick closeup... The upright on the stand is simply laying against the rear of the block, with the rivets going thru.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...37dsc01312.jpg |
Thanks for the picture
Rick |
Thanks for the great information guys.
Ken |
You can remove the valve cover tab by taking a die grinder and grinding a slot in the rivet. Taking a screw driver with a good bit you can back the rivets out. I tapped the holes and installed stainless allen head screws. They look good. I ran the wires down the front and along the bottom of the valve cover. The choice is yours.
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