Hi everybody. I have been lurking in background and learning some things I should have checked into before buying. I purchased a B & B 1966 cobra with a 427 SO with Edelbrock heads and intake, Holley 750. Problem occurred on first ride when bolt from water pump backed out and stopped the water pump. It proceeded to go to 250 degrees and I pulled over. This happened in less than 5 miles. Drove part of way home after cool down but overheated again. Towed home and put nearly 2 gallons of water. Drove again for three more trips after putting lock tite on the bolt. Each time within 5 miles temperature went to 225 degrees. Would let cool down and would be 1 gallon of water low. Still runs like crazy but don't know what to think. I have followed the other thread but mine still runs great. Only on one occasion did it blow white smoke out the exhaust on start up. Drained
oil after first occurance and
oil was clean and no water in
oil. There was a little grey sludge on the dipstick. I have limited mechanical ability and am reluctant to try to fix on my own. I live near Cincinati, Ohio so if anyone knows someone they trust to work on it that would be great. Also, it is supposed to have a 428 Cobra Jet crank, does this affect displacement? Thanks for any help. Chas