05-29-2004, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Cinnaminson,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Fibercraft Bodies 427 S/C, 351W disguised as a 427.
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It looks like the nipple fitting separated from the housing. This is an easy fix with any 5 minute epoxy. I would recommend cleaning the hole in the cover with a drill bit prior to fixing it just to be sure. With your fingers run the largest size drill bit that will fit into the hole several revolutions to clean it. Use very little epoxy. Use the stick only from a Q-tip as an applicator to lightly "butter" inside the hole and do the same thing to the fitting. Then press the fitting into the hole using a light twisting motion to ensure full and even distribution of the epoxy, remove any excess adhesive, and allow to set up. Work fast because when the product says "5 Minute" it MEANS 5 minutes. I would also recommend that the day following your repair that you run a small drill bit through the nipple to be sure that the epoxy hasn't accidentally occluded the nipple during the repair process.
I have used this epoxy to bond reducer pipes to my coolant expansion tank and thermostat housing with excellent results. You should have no more trouble with your vacuum equalization fitting and it sure beats buying a new lid kit. Do it right and no one will even know you have repaired it.
Rupert Hartmann
Visit My Website To See My 351W Desguised As A 427FE
VALVE COVER ADAPTER & DUAL QUAD INTAKE PAGE
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