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03-26-2014, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427/482
Posts: 20
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Welcome me home!
First post, First Cobra..
Enter Kirkham # 625
Anyone with any previous history about my car ,please chime in,
And Hello David Kirkham!!
Thanks
Michael
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03-26-2014, 11:02 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Grand Rapids,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1309 www.spfowners.freeforums.net
Posts: 524
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Congrats! You will love owning a Cobra!
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03-26-2014, 11:05 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: sac., ca,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: owned Kirkham for 11 years
Posts: 1,033
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You did good, Michael
Maurice
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03-26-2014, 11:13 AM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,763
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That was Mark Thompson's car.
CLICK HERE did not know it was even for sale.
Bill S.
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03-26-2014, 11:47 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427/482
Posts: 20
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Yes Paperwork says Mark Thompson,
Very Very well optioned car.
HMMM, his stat sheet says 468 cu
mine, or K Craft says 482
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03-26-2014, 12:49 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: endicott,
ny
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF
Posts: 339
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suh weeeeet ride.
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03-26-2014, 01:42 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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Mark had a 468ci engine built, not a 482ci. He wanted the shorter stroke for quicker/higher revving IIRC.
I knew Mark had it for sale and sold it, but didn't know where it ended up. Congrats.
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03-26-2014, 01:47 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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I also remember Mark building a head pad mount for the roll bar and installing a head cushion. I wonder what happened to that piece. I thought he had a thread on CC about fabricating it.
Although he didn't live too far away from me, I never did meet Mark. But he seemed like a very smart guy and was very particular (detailed) about his build.
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03-26-2014, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427/482
Posts: 20
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I have put a few hundred miles on it already..all local..
Very addicting , like Heroin I am sure!
I havent had time to address the only problem..
Thats Dieseling..
I am waiting for the first tank to run through but when shes hot I must kill the engine with the gear box..
Possbly carbon hot spots in cylinder heads igniting bad gas..
KCraft says check timing and gas..
may have to install solenoid on idle valve..
I have tried shutting fuel pump 2 minutes before I park but thats no way to count on a good outcome.
All good though...actually Incredible high each drive..hope it never ends!
Any other suggestions on cure?
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03-26-2014, 04:03 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
Posts: 9,592
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1965482
I have put a few hundred miles on it already..all local..
Very addicting , like Heroin I am sure!
I havent had time to address the only problem..
Thats Dieseling..
I am waiting for the first tank to run through but when shes hot I must kill the engine with the gear box..
Possbly carbon hot spots in cylinder heads igniting bad gas..
KCraft says check timing and gas..
may have to install solenoid on idle valve..
I have tried shutting fuel pump 2 minutes before I park but thats no way to count on a good outcome.
All good though...actually Incredible high each drive..hope it never ends!
Any other suggestions on cure?
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With Mark living in the SF Bay Area, I'm sure Keith didn't build a lot of compression into his 468. Also, Mark probably didn't drive it much, so timing and gas is an excellent start. I'd check the spark plugs and wires too just to make sure those are good. Also, make sure your cooling system and fan are functioning properly. |
03-26-2014, 04:20 PM
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CC Member/Contributor
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,763
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
With Mark living in the SF Bay Area, I'm sure Keith didn't build a lot of compression into his 468. Also, Mark probably didn't drive it much, so timing and gas is an excellent start. I'd check the spark plugs and wires too just to make sure those are good. Also, make sure your cooling system and fan are functioning properly.
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On top of that I'd lower the floats on the carb(s), put smaller primary jets in, maybe even check the carb size, as KC is known for his "bigger is better" carb applications 
Are you in NYC, NJ, Westchester, or out on the Island? I ask as there are several decent shops that you could be point to in order to set the car up for your wants and needs.
Bill S.
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03-26-2014, 06:04 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Acworth,
Ga
Cobra Make, Engine: Era 351, Contemporary 351
Posts: 239
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Pm sent as I owned this car after Mark
It is not a KC engine
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03-26-2014, 06:10 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Heath,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby American CSX 8000 Slab Side series, 289 High Pro , Eight Stack EFI system ,TKO500
Posts: 275
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Sweet ride, what color are you going to paint it? 
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03-26-2014, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 73
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Great looking, congrats and enjoy!!
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03-27-2014, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA,
OK
Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
Posts: 5,595
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Beautiful ride and Keith builds a very nice engine. If you find yourself on gravel roads for any amount of time and find little pimples that may appear above the wheel wells or on the fenders they can be gently knocked down with a light hammer. It happens, no big deal!
Clois
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03-27-2014, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427/482
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by King- cobra
Pm sent as I owned this car after Mark
It is not a KC engine
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I see an interim owner, is your first name Robert??
If its not a KC engine please Help me Identify this Pic..
The car definitly has an advanced cam as the Idle is erratic!
EDIT: I Stand Corrected, it is a 468 FE Specialties Engine, 615HP/ 638 Lbs. Torq
Thanks to a previous owner Steve...King Cobra |
03-27-2014, 06:55 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Acworth,
Ga
Cobra Make, Engine: Era 351, Contemporary 351
Posts: 239
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I sent you a PM with my number, feel free to call and I will answer any questions you have.
Steve
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03-27-2014, 02:36 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427/482
Posts: 20
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Can someone suggest the best Replacement spark plug for this FE engine , will try this weekend,
May just be carbon build up as previous owner states never had this problem??
ehhh...Hips dont lie!
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03-27-2014, 03:53 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Livonia,
MI
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 25
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Beauty! Congrats.
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03-27-2014, 05:36 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
Vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
Posts: 2,286
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Welcome and congrats.
Those photos look fantastic...
Also how does that Ferrari go compared to the Kirkham?
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