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03-01-2015, 06:23 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
Posts: 7,501
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I believe.that rear.tire failure can be listed as.a.preventable problem not a fault.
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Dan in Arizona
CCX3209
"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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03-02-2015, 05:26 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Phoenix,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR1983, 427W, IRS, Wilwood brakes
Posts: 289
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1. Fuel Safe bladder
2. Brakes
3. Suspension bushings
4. Throwout bearing
5. Cam lobe= engine
6. Radiator leak
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03-02-2015, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Greer,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #778 427SC Keith Craft FE 428 stroker
Posts: 243
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I've got to agree with MSD. Coil went bad and it took WEEKS to figure it out.
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03-02-2015, 06:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rancho Cucamonga,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 239
Posts: 820
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The cure for the Fuel Safe woes is Aero Tech in Ca.
A new Fia certed bladder with foam was $800ish
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03-02-2015, 07:35 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Paradise Valley,
Az
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR MK3/302/570 street avenger
Posts: 1,348
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I've replaced my oil pressure sending unit 3 times. Fuel pump once. No other issues in 7 years. Only 13,000 miles though.  |
03-02-2015, 07:43 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Phoenix,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR: 302 w/aluminum heads, Edlebrock injection. Street car trim, no scoop, side pipes or rollbar.
Posts: 1,869
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Loose bolts. Headers, battery hold down, door hinge covers, taillight covers, trim rings, etc.
Also Autometer gauges....
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"Cobra-Cobra-bo-bobra, banana-fanna-fo-fobra, fe-fi-mo-mobra...Cobra!"
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03-02-2015, 07:52 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Scottsdale,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR, FI small block
Posts: 9
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Front coil over
Speedometer
Brake
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03-02-2015, 08:11 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Chandler,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 289 FIA 347 Stroker
Posts: 444
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Carb
Electrical ( distributer, coils, battery )
Tranny
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03-02-2015, 10:13 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wickenburg AZ- PHX, Cinci, Indy before,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk 3 408 530 - 585 T- mustang Dyno at B&R
Posts: 1,836
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Things Gone Wrong (Sorted H to L)
Overheating Fan not Working?
Transmission Related Grinds / Vibrates
Brakes Street or Track Use?
Fuel Pump Wrong Type or Size
Alternator Just plain bad?
Carb dialed in Who can help dial in?
Fuel Safe Cell Symptoms - How did you know?
Nut and Bolt Check Always - check twice a year
Radiator Leak Hose connections or rock
Tail Light Covers Plastic Covers Just plain cheap?
Ammeter
Brake Master Cylinder
Charging System Disconnect battery- Trickle Charge
Clutch Related
Front Coil Overs
Gages Smith
Lucas Switches
Master Cylinder
Oil Sending Unit
Speedometer
Starter
Suspension Issue Do we know what to look for?
Throw out Bearing
Tire Wear Rear Heavy foot or alignment
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03-02-2015, 10:22 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Williamsburg,
VA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2920 w/ Keith Craft 408
Posts: 250
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Things that break on my Cobra? The back tires break (loose) when I gas it. Does that count?
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03-02-2015, 12:28 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Cobra Make, Engine:
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The only thing I've broken is my Budget.  |
03-02-2015, 02:31 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Ancaster Ontario,
Ont
Cobra Make, Engine: Boss Replica Motors BB 460 by New Generation Engines
Posts: 189
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pleasure
A cobra is something like a boat without water. Cobra's make a hole in the air, and suck vast amounts of money behind it. But, money well spent.  |
03-02-2015, 10:24 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Phoenix,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR1983, 427W, IRS, Wilwood brakes
Posts: 289
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I have learned you can't have a budget and own a Cobra. That sucking noise I thought was the carb is the sound of money being sucked into it. But, oh so much FUN!
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03-03-2015, 05:01 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA 778
Can't believe FE oil leaks are not on here yet, but cooling system and getting carb dialed in are also in my top three. Smith's speedometer went south as well. |
So far my FE is pretty tight - just a little gleam of oil on the block plate from the rear seal that never quite is able to form a drip. But my Toploader leaks from a couple places. I kind of figure these things are inevitable. |
03-03-2015, 07:08 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
Posts: 5,380
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My Heart.
Broke it bad the second time I totaled my old Copper Queenie.
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Karlos
"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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03-09-2015, 09:58 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wickenburg AZ- PHX, Cinci, Indy before,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk 3 408 530 - 585 T- mustang Dyno at B&R
Posts: 1,836
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To sum up this thread:
1] Sounds like most all of us have had something just fall off due to vibration: I do a nut and bolt check every 6 months whether I need it or not and if taking club trip I do it before trip.
2] Hard to put item as number 1,2,3 as there are so many things that go wrong. If you track it there seems to be track related issues but if you just weekend drive you can be talking and you look over at the car with cup of coffee in your hand and something just falls off......English parts.
3] Cockpit is hot and not a whole lot you can do about it.   ......put a hard top on it and take the windows out. that helps in the warm temps. Arizona SUN is freaking brutal.
4] lastly there are all those noises...  "Honey, did you hear that?" "It sounded like something just fell off or broke?" "Shut up and drive." "We are late for our hearing impaired doctor's appointment and then we have to get more burn cream for our legs burns"!! "I may sue your ass for this you SOB!"
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03-09-2015, 07:09 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Chandler,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: 396W Kirkham KMPS036
Posts: 240
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Just a comment on Fitz's item 1. I have noticed on most replicas the complete lack of "positive" locking devices. Split lock washers are not really locking devices (they relax with time and then are no better than a flat washer). I have replaced all the nuts that I can with "elastic stop nuts" or Loctite. Also where possible the fasteners are replaced with AN or MS standard ones. All parts that are subject to rotation must us positive stop nuts (see AC43-13).
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Bob McLinden
ERA FIA 2080 SOLD
Kirkham KMPS036
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03-10-2015, 04:37 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ocala,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 S/C, FE 440, top-loader, 3.31
Posts: 130
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Transmission, tires, leaks, gauges, wipers, latches
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07-24-2015, 01:43 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 173
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axles
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07-24-2015, 01:45 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
NV
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
Posts: 5,462
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MSD Ignition boxes.
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Tony
CSX4005LA
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