07-12-2003, 01:50 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
Posts: 3,887
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Denny...
Hey Denny,
Finally RESOLVED, once and for all.
Resolution:
- used Dial Indicator to perfectly center Lakewood bellhousing, it was definitely off .021 top to bottom, .015 side to side.
- ping/punched holes around pins, once centered
- rechecked and micro adjusted linkage with trans unconnected to bellhousing this time.
- firmly supported trans with jack, while tightening trans mount bolts this time. Allowed absolutely no sag to occur this time.
- replaced new Mexico T/O bearing from trans supplier with new McLeod T/O bearing. Just slightly looser on input collar this time.
- reused same 12" clutch disc and pressure plate from David Kee.
I can't believe it. It actually worked. It was worth it... taking it all back out again to resolve this tiny irritating problem. Goes into 1st and reverse now flawlessly every time - and Yes, when the engine is definitely warm for a while. I even tested it in torching summer heat today to be sure I wasn't having a short bout of daydreaming, wishful thinking, or something!
Just wanted to let you know how it turned out. Good luck on yours if you try it.
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Duane
Western States Cobra Group 1998-2016.
Last edited by decooney; 07-12-2003 at 02:04 AM..
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