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10-13-2009, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler Racing/427 side oiler
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Argess
I'm amazed at the number of distributor drive gear roll-pins shearing.
As a note, I posted a "fix" for the dist gear pin shearing here:
Mallory Distributor Tip
How many of you removed the oil pan to get the bits of the shear pin out?......chuckle |
How bout pulling your motor to remove bits of your distributor gear cause the oil pan cant be taken off without do to a crossmember (frame) Frickin pain in the hoop |
10-13-2009, 11:16 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BACKDRAFT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Argess
I'm amazed at the number of distributor drive gear roll-pins shearing.
As a note, I posted a "fix" for the dist gear pin shearing here:
Mallory Distributor Tip
How many of you removed the oil pan to get the bits of the shear pin out?......chuckle |
In previous post above got me confused. I don't understand if you shreaded your distributor gear, how can you just changed it out on the road without being concerned about the little pieces that may have fell into the motor? I'm puzzled by that statement.....
The same thing happened to me and we had to practically rebuild the motor to insure all those little parts were flushed out..
Help me here to understand that?
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10-13-2009, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Diego,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF1715, Roush Built 434 ci Stroker, Dart Block, Ported AFR 205 Heads... 561 hp / 547 tq, Former Roush Show Car, Completed and Prepped By Olthoff Racing.
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Never been left stranded, but I would do everything possible to get home and get my own trailer over a tow truck if it happens.
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10-13-2009, 02:51 PM
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I got stuck a mile from home once when the stud from the Mcleod hydraulic throw-out bearing broke off and jammed between the starter and flywheel gear teeth. Two weeks later, I was in my garage when a washer jammed into the same place. Never did find the nut though, probably because I spaced the bottom of the engine plate away from the bellhousing leaving a 1/4" gap for it to fall out.
Another time I was drivng casually in the country when the engine just plain shut off. The battery cables were tight and the clear fuel filter was full of gas, so it had to be the ignition. I really didn't trust the MSD, even after MSD replaced 3 blown electical components in it for $100+. I mounted a ballast resistor under the coil with a couple jumper wires so I could operate off the points. Engine fired right up, blowing out a little dark smoke from gas that had not been ignited.
So far, so good!
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10-13-2009, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SKINNEDR
In previous post above got me confused. I don't understand if you shreaded your distributor gear, how can you just changed it out on the road without being concerned about the little pieces that may have fell into the motor? I'm puzzled by that statement.....
The same thing happened to me and we had to practically rebuild the motor to insure all those little parts were flushed out..
Help me here to understand that?
Dex..
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If you shear a pin, the 3 pieces of the pin should still be in the gear and shaft.
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10-13-2009, 04:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51
If you shear a pin, the 3 pieces of the pin should still be in the gear and shaft.
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No, I don't think it happens that way, although it can. If they were solid pins, it would more likely the pieces will stay with the gear and shaft, but these are split-pins: hollow, spring steel. And on a dist like a Mallory, which has a loose gear-to-shaft fit, the pin doesn't actually shear. It fatigues, then cracks, and when it finally breaks, the "springiness" can frequently drive a piece, or pieces into the engine. A press-fit gear/shaft may do a more traditional shear and the pieces may stay with the shaft.
When it happened to mine, the gear was devoid of pin parts, however the shaft still had a piece in it....naturally, as it can't get out. |
10-13-2009, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Got the Bug
Did I read that right...borrow a cell phone? My dad is 77, owns an iPhone and keeps telling me about the hottest app...and keeps asking me why I don't own an iPhone. 
Maybe you should buy a prepaid phone and just leave it in the car.  |
I don't need or want a cell-phone, but there is the odd time I'd like one, so I borrow one. I did have one for a while, but only used it twice in 4 months.
I also went without a Debit card for years. Those silly young ladies that work at the bank kept telling me "you can do that at the machine". I kept telling them, "when everyone does it at the machine, some of you won't have jobs anymore". Their eyes glazed over and they tuned me out. But now I go to the bank, and it's only two girls working there. Used to be 5.
I'd like to get rid of my Cable TV. Almost $60 a month, and with 70 channels, very little worth watching on TV.
And DVDs......more trouble with DVD players. Never had an issue with VHS. Now I just buy the $40 DVD players. They seem to last just as long as the more expensive ones I previously tried.
And back to Cobras, simplicity...that's why I like solid lifters and points ignition, and a manual transmission, although I did break down and put in a Pertronix Ignitor instead of the points.
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10-13-2009, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gt500bill
Lately the car has left me stranded twice this year. Both times it was the MSD 6al that crapped out. This last time I sent it back, they returned it said it was ok, nothing wrong with it . Put it back on and it lasted 15 minutes. While idling in the driveway, dies with no restart. Talked to them today and they promised to replace it this time
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Since you mentioned the repeated 6AL problems, if you have a MSD distributor too make sure your magnetic pickup's not going bad. Your symptons point in that direction. MSD has a very good diagnostic trouble shooting guide on their web site.
Sorry for the slight off topic.
Dave
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10-13-2009, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Argess
I don't need or want a cell-phone, but there is the odd time I'd like one, so I borrow one. I did have one for a while, but only used it twice in 4 months.
I also went without a Debit card for years. Those silly young ladies that work at the bank kept telling me "you can do that at the machine". I kept telling them, "when everyone does it at the machine, some of you won't have jobs anymore". Their eyes glazed over and they tuned me out. But now I go to the bank, and it's only two girls working there. Used to be 5.
I'd like to get rid of my Cable TV. Almost $60 a month, and with 70 channels, very little worth watching on TV.
And DVDs......more trouble with DVD players. Never had an issue with VHS. Now I just buy the $40 DVD players. They seem to last just as long as the more expensive ones I previously tried.
And back to Cobras, simplicity...that's why I like solid lifters and points ignition, and a manual transmission, although I did break down and put in a Pertronix Ignitor instead of the points.
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Darn electricity, you could probably save $100/month by using candles. 
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10-13-2009, 05:02 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
Darn electricity, you could probably save $100/month by using candles. |
I was going to ask him what the hell he's doing on the Internet asking questions about Cobra breakdowns?!? How did the 'puter sneak into his life? |
10-13-2009, 05:21 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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Once I had a coil fail and waited in 100 degree heat on the side of a hill waiting for a Slideback to show up. One other was when a rubber O ring on a remote adapter had unknowingly slipped out of the groove while being installed. It caused a BIG oil leak and could have caused the loss of an engine.
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10-13-2009, 06:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Argess
I'm amazed at the number of distributor drive gear roll-pins shearing.
As a note, I posted a "fix" for the dist gear pin shearing here:
Mallory Distributor Tip
How many of you removed the oil pan to get the bits of the shear pin out?......chuckle |
I have a magnetic drainplug as well as strong magnets on both oilfilters. When I drained the oil, the pieces were stuck to the drainplug.
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10-14-2009, 05:39 PM
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Location: Winnipeg, MB,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Cobra Serial #1425, 2007 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500, 2000 Cobra R #15
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Yes, in 2000 I was coming home from a show and on a turn the car stalled and would not start.
I got a ride home and went back 2 hours later and the car started.
Still do not know why that happened.
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10-15-2009, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VE4MM
Yes, in 2000 I was coming home from a show and on a turn the car stalled and would not start.
I got a ride home and went back 2 hours later and the car started.
Still do not know why that happened.
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You left your car alone for 2 hours?
I assume that was not on the side of the road...
Mannnnnnnnn, I would never do that?
Dex...
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10-15-2009, 07:02 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports, Southern Automotive 428 FE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VE4MM
Yes, in 2000 I was coming home from a show and on a turn the car stalled and would not start.
I got a ride home and went back 2 hours later and the car started.
Still do not know why that happened.
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My old suzuki motorcycle does this when it is hot. Once it cools down starts right up. However, it doesn't stall like you described. |
10-15-2009, 05:35 PM
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I had a '66 Mustang that had an electric fuel pump on it and whenever it overheated it would vapor-lock.
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10-15-2009, 07:58 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates, Genesis 427 S/O
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Lost the clutch, thankfully downshifting to a stop. It was sad to see her pulled up on that flatbed, last time that happened she was just a baby . . . I think I need therapy . . .
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10-16-2009, 05:19 PM
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Location: houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR , 5.0 Kenne Belle SuperCharged
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Running the OEM dist. Plugged in the ford ign box and runs great for 2 weeks now.
Quote:
Originally Posted by undy
Since you mentioned the repeated 6AL problems, if you have a MSD distributor too make sure your magnetic pickup's not going bad. Your symptons point in that direction. MSD has a very good diagnostic trouble shooting guide on their web site.
Sorry for the slight off topic.
Dave
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10-24-2009, 08:58 PM
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Location: Earlimart,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 2765 Roush 427(POS) with cruise.
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Yes, just tonight I got a flat tire. The object entered right at the inside edge of the rear left tire and when it vacated, a starburst now shows through the paint job. It took two cans of fix it plus air from a portable compressor plus four waxed threads jammed into the wound right at the edge. I was wondering when I would replace the T/As so now is a good time. Originally went to the local foothills for an early burger and beer. By the way, as I looked at the inside tire, I came face to face with a local tarantula that was looking for a mate.  Cliff |
10-24-2009, 10:35 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: spf #1723 427w
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Blown head gasket & harrasment from the gang...PRICELESS!!!
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