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01-01-2015, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Cobra Make, Engine: Scratch Built with 482 FE
Posts: 146
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FE build here, longblock completed 2014:
1.waterpump (completed today)
2. Alternator
3. Carb
4. Ignition
5. Fire it up.
SB
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01-02-2015, 10:51 AM
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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: 4,533
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cycleguy55
No ERA here, but here's my list: - Install PowerTrax No-Slip differential
- Replace rear main seal
- Install Wilwood 4 piston front disk brakes
- Install remote reservoirs for brake and clutch fluid
- Install Canton road racing pan (possible, not yet committeed to this)
- Replace bottom hinged accelerator pedal and push cable with top hinged pedal and pull cable
- Install 9" K&N X-Stream air cleaner
- Install 5 degree carburetor wedge plate
- Replace hood pins and trunk latch with keyed-alike locking hood latches and trunk latch
- New gas tank - more capacity and better filler
- New sealed battery box in trunk
- Replace rear view mirror with more period correct mirror
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Some of you are apparently anticipating a lot longer winter than I'm hoping for.  |
01-02-2015, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: White City,
SK
Cobra Make, Engine: West Coast, 460 CID
Posts: 2,917
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Originally Posted by DanEC;1****61
Some of you are apparently anticipating a lot longer winter than I'm hoping for. |
I live in Saskatchewan, Canada, where winters are long and cold - very cold. The Cobra was last driven November 1, and probably won't turn a wheel again until late April or early May. |
01-03-2015, 05:26 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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winter in Alabama
New Year even about 1:00 pm a buddy of mine drove his Cobra from Florence Alabama to South Pittsburg Tenn. A 3 hour drive to spend the weekend with his girlfriend.
It was 47 degrees when I was talking to him on his cell. Hooded Carhart jacket and no heater.
Tough guy? 
Dwight
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01-03-2015, 05:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Louisville,
KY
Cobra Make, Engine: I'm Cobra-less!
Posts: 9,417
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On retorquing heads....
They don't need to be torqued after leaving my shop. However, I always retorque them a little while after first installation. You'd be surprised on how much the fasteners stretch and the gaskets compress.
I do ask all my customers to go over everything else after some miles are on the engine.
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01-02-2015, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West Chester,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #795 427 S/C completed Jan. '14 - '68 FE 427 side oiler
Posts: 1,064
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Sure, I haven't ordered any yet but found some "Universal" spanner bars at Summit.
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01-02-2015, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Originally Posted by kevins2;1****52
Sure, I haven't ordered any yet but found some "Universal" spanner bars at Summit.
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Rubber gaskets, a light film of Open Gear Grease, and torque to about 7 ft/lbs and you will reduce your leaking/weeping down to virtually nothing. |
01-02-2015, 04:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
Posts: 957
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Originally Posted by kevins2;1****52
Sure, I haven't ordered any yet but found some "Universal" spanner bars at Summit.
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Thanks I will have to check it out
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ERA#698 428, 4 speed Toploader, 3:31 Jag rear
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01-02-2015, 05:00 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
Posts: 957
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Have a ton of stuff to do but the absolute must do things are:
New Canton RR oil pan and wind-age tray. Also do the new dipstick setup for the pass side(all purchased 2 years ago).
R&R rear pinion seal.
While the interior and tunnel is out for the pinion seal I may attempt installing crotch belts and relocation my pedal 3 inches towards the driver.
Total grease job whole car.
Total re-torque on everything on motor.
Detail car along with a few chip touch ups
After that is about 30 things I would like to do that the parts are all sitting on the shelf waiting for me to have time or motivation to do including the wheel house vents I just purchase at the ERA holiday open house on Dec 25.
I am so overwhelmed, cant wait to retire!!!
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ERA#698 428, 4 speed Toploader, 3:31 Jag rear
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01-03-2015, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Crowley,
La
Cobra Make, Engine: North American Fiberglass, 302
Posts: 22
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Install New Front Brake Calipers and Pads
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01-19-2015, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
Posts: 957
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Well it came and it turned out to be a spray can...UGH. I specifically told them I did not want an aerosol. I actually sprayed a little into a cup to see if the consistancy would stiffen as it was exposed to air. No it did not, pretty loose and I could wipe it off with a cloth pretty easily. It had the consistancy of some moly grease I have in a tube. I am giving this back and I might use the moly grease I already have.
What do you think Patick?
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ERA#698 428, 4 speed Toploader, 3:31 Jag rear
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01-19-2015, 09:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davids2toys
Well it came and it turned out to be a spray can...UGH. I specifically told them I did not want an aerosol. I actually sprayed a little into a cup to see if the consistency would stiffen as it was exposed to air. No it did not, pretty loose and I could wipe it off with a cloth pretty easily. It had the consistency of some moly grease I have in a tube. I am giving this back and I might use the moly grease I already have.
What do you think Patrick?
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I wouldn't use it. Go with the moly grease that you have, and if you find that you have leaks around the gaskets and covers that drive you nuts, then we'll go on a hunt for the good stuff. |
01-19-2015, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
Posts: 957
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Thanks Patrick,
I found it in a 14oz tube today. They want 47.00 plus shipping, seems ridiculous to me!
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