03-20-2004, 04:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Southeast,
CT
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #375 427 S/C - 428FE - Toploader - 1968 AMX 390 Go Pack 4 Speed - My Daily Driver is a 2004 Crossfire
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Chaplin, Chris and John:
Thanks so much for your input and experiences. I do really appreciate it.
The Turkey Pan in question was once on my car for a period of years (like the first three) according to the log book. The previous owner said he had slow speed driveability problems like "bog" which totally disappeared when the turkey pan was removed. He told me that it could have been caused either by restriction or a vacuum leak at the bottom of the carb if the pan was not right. I have got to inspect the base of the pan to make sure it is nice and flat.
In any case, the pan has been off the car for about 9 years now. I hope the clearances and holes in the pan are all correct for the way the carb is set up today. (Fingers crossed).
So, the two single hole gasket is what is needed. I see that Mr. Gasket makes them and they are an inexpensive item.
I do have a custom fabricated air filter bracket or holder that fits the double pumper and has an minute angle to it for a 9" filter. this has been on the Cobra all along and working well.
Also in the spare part boxes are at least 3 different types of chrome air filter tops and exterior screens and filter assemblies. One of these has the Holman Moody sticker on it so it could be the real thing. I also have found an odd array of carburator spaces in all thicknesses and materials (even one or two in WOOD of all thing). There is a note on the outside of the box that says "most will not work on the Cobra as they will raise the carb too high for the air scoop".
The turkey pan is a nice smooth ally, which probably could use a few passes on the buffing wheel and then a hand polishing with Wenol.
I will take some pictures, before and after should I put the pan on. Probably, after I do the install, I would bring the car to Danbury Competition Engines and have them chasis dyno the car and dial in the carb. I bet they will hate working on the carb with the turkey pan on.??
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