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07-21-2007, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Locust Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance /392 Stroker
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Car won't shut off????
I have a Superformance Cobra and had just replaced the ignition switch to a Nappa replacement that was recommended by the Dealer.Unfortunately, it worked great for about a month???
Also, can anyone recommend a mechanic that works on these cars within the Long Island area.  |
07-22-2007, 05:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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07-22-2007, 07:28 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coupe,Blue w/white stripes SB; Roadster, Blue w/white stripes BB w/2-4s; SPF installer/Hot Rod-Custom Car builder
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You might verify that the switch isn't turning in the dash. I have heard of that happening more than once. It "feels" as if you turn the tumbler part, but you are actually turning the whole thing because the ring nut has lost grip...something worth checking prior to the repair shop.
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07-23-2007, 07:07 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF#0760
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What car # do you have?
It the "running" the starter turning or just the engine running?
There were 3 different ignition switches used.
But it sounds like the switch went bad again.
I know that if you have a heavy key chain, the weight of the keys and all the other stuff is hard on these 'low tech' ignition switches....
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07-23-2007, 07:25 AM
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Location: Richmond,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance Mk III / Windsor platform
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Hey Blas -
Dennis O. told me that the NAPA switches are not prone to the dangling key failure syndrome.
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07-23-2007, 08:01 AM
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"DKFS" imune eh....
I'll make a note of that...
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07-23-2007, 08:19 AM
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Location: Long Island,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates, 501
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Originally Posted by vscog
I have a Superformance Cobra and had just replaced the ignition switch to a Nappa replacement that was recommended by the Dealer.Unfortunately, it worked great for about a month???
Also, can anyone recommend a mechanic that works on these cars within the Long Island area. |
If you need him, I hear Nick in West Babylon (classic Concepts) believe it is on Edison, is the guy to see. I personally have not used him, but have visited his shop. He really knows these cars... |
07-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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If you are running MSD, you may be getting feedaback into the small red wire when the key is put top the "OFF" position. If this is the case a diode has to be installed in one of the Alternator wires. Check MSD's troubleshooting website.
http://www.msdignition.com/1troub1.htm#runon
Good luck
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07-23-2007, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Originally Posted by Blas
What car # do you have?
It the "running" the starter turning or just the engine running?
There were 3 different ignition switches used.
But it sounds like the switch went bad again.
I know that if you have a heavy key chain, the weight of the keys and all the other stuff is hard on these 'low tech' ignition switches....
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Thank you very much.The car number is 2016. |
07-23-2007, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Originally Posted by mjmacqua
If you need him, I hear Nick in West Babylon (classic Concepts) believe it is on Edison, is the guy to see. I personally have not used him, but have visited his shop. He really knows these cars...
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Thank you for the reference. |
07-23-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker
If you are running MSD, you may be getting feedaback into the small red wire when the key is put top the "OFF" position. If this is the case a diode has to be installed in one of the Alternator wires. Check MSD's troubleshooting website.
http://www.msdignition.com/1troub1.htm#runon
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This sounds like a great place to start.Thank you!!! |
07-24-2007, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by vscog
I have a Superformance Cobra and had just replaced the ignition switch to a Nappa replacement that was recommended by the Dealer.Unfortunately, it worked great for about a month???
Also, can anyone recommend a mechanic that works on these cars within the Long Island area. |
Call Joe Manning of Manning Imports (he's in the book) His shop is on Glenola, off of Glen Cove Ave. in Sea Cliff. He works on 3 SPFs that I know and 2 CSX originals. Joe also lives in Locust Valley.
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07-24-2007, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JCoop
...lives in Locust Valley.
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My, that sounds inviting.  |
07-25-2007, 07:14 PM
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Thanks for the info.I will be sure to use him in the future.
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07-25-2007, 07:14 PM
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Thanks for the info.I will be sure to use him in the future.
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