Toploader 4 speeds : need your help

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Originally Posted by desmo

I have a problem with my transmission... Perhaps you can help me. I live in France and it's very difficult for me to make the right diagnostic, and to find the right parts/people to whom I can address my problem. Sorry for possible english mistakes...

My Cobra (Kirkham 427 SC) has only 4200 miles, equipped with a 427 FE Shelby American aluminium engine, that developps over 600 HP.

The gearbox is a David Kee, FORD Toploader 4 speeds, with a 8-1/2" Quarter Master Nascar Clutch.

I'm having some problems with the clutch which seems to "slide", it could be that the clutch discs have received oil either from the engine or from the gearbox, and that this could be the problem.

I think I have to change the seals, gasket, O rings (... ?) of both the crankshaft and the gearbox, as well as the clutch discs, perhaps even the complete clutch (which would be a pity since this clutch has only 4200 miles).

What is your advise ? Can you tell me who I can contact and what specific parts I need to order ?

Thanks to you all for your help.

Emmanuel
Paris - France

I had a problem with oil coming from the front of my toploader, a good degreasing and the use of a good sealant solved this problem. My engine is a 482 Alu Shelby. I use my car both for road (including some city driving (traffic jams on the "peripherique") and drag. I usually change my clutch (a dual friction Centerforce) every 5000 miles and I have the flywheel re-surfaced every 10000 miles.