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11-10-2010, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Excaliber
One of the good things about mechanical lifters is, it keeps you in touch with your motor.
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Ernie, that jogged my mind on something I meant to ask the OP earlier. Did you hear any sort of clatter or tapping coming from the valve train before this happened? Or was it just WHAM and the engine was broken?  |
11-10-2010, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Santa Rosa Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
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It was a WHAM. I had no indication of a problem. I was going about 65-70mph when it happened. Darren
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11-10-2010, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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When I broke the rocker shaft on my FE it took awhile for me to figure it out. It actually ran pretty good and the valve adjustment wasn't that far off. That was a loose end stand and both ends of the shaft were still supported by one of the stands, all though the shaft was two in pieces.
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11-10-2010, 01:12 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N2VENOM
It was a WHAM. I had no indication of a problem. I was going about 65-70mph when it happened. Darren
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Man, I hate when that happens. That's how I got my nickname.  |
11-10-2010, 01:15 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.
Posts: 1,066
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Originally Posted by elmariachi
Provided that the components being used are specifically compatible, yes.
And to the guy Marvin above who said that he has only adjusted his solid lifter valve lash once in 7500 miles, but suggests that he would expect to freshen his engine at 20k miles, I submit this:
I have adjusted my lifters twice in 5300 miles and if I had to freshen my 427 FE up at 20k miles, I'd give it to the Salvation Army.
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One of the reasons I gave up on high HP boats. Mercury 1075 hp supercharged marine engine has to be freshened every 50 hours at a cost of 25k. The maintenance on my SPF seems like nothing compared to other toys I have owned.  |
11-10-2010, 02:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
.... Kinda like looking at your Trigo KO's occasionally.
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Uhh-don't you mean Halibrand Magnesium KO's?
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11-10-2010, 02:33 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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11-10-2010, 02:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodknock
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Sorehead!!!
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11-10-2010, 03:02 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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There are two things I want for my Cobra.
A Cammer and magnesium Halibrands.
Of course, cupholders and heated seats are nipping at their heels.  |
11-10-2010, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
There are two things I want for my Cobra.
A Cammer and magnesium Halibrands.
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They're just a stroke of the pen away.... Pry that checkbook out of your pocket and quit wanting. |
11-10-2010, 03:48 PM
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Uh, why don't you go find me a really nice set of magnesium Halibrands? They're N/A. I think Chas should sell me his set, since he owns a heavier ERA and doesn't mind the extra poundage.
As for the Cammer, by the time someone is finished building and installing, I'd be $50,000 +/- poorer, unless someone is willing to sell me theirs really cheap.
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11-10-2010, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Albuquerque, N.M.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2007 BDR FR Boss 302
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I'm helping a friends wife as my friend just died. He has 3 original 427 cammers that I'll most likely be selling. He also has about 4 used 427 side oilers and 3 NIB 427 side oiler blocks I'll most likely sell. Let me know if interested. Bob Q.
Last edited by BBQCYCLEWERKES; 11-10-2010 at 04:00 PM..
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11-10-2010, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
I think Chas should sell me his set, since he owns a heavier ERA and doesn't mind the extra poundage.
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Offer him $2500 per wheel. |
11-10-2010, 04:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Offer him $2500 per wheel. |
You make a better listing broker than you do a selling broker.
A brand new set, when available from Halibrand, was $3,120. Yes, I realize they're out of production, but I can wait to save a few Shekels. |
11-10-2010, 04:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
You make a better listing broker than you do a selling broker.
A brand new set, when available from Halibrand, was $3,120. Yes, I realize they're out of production, but I can wait to save a few Shekels. |
Obviously you must not want them all that much....  |
11-10-2010, 04:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Obviously you must not want them all that much.... |
Someone took some sales training seminar when he was younger.  |
11-10-2010, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
I think Chas should sell me his set, since he owns a heavier ERA and doesn't mind the extra poundage.
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2658 may be heavier than your tin-foil KMP but it's NOT heavy when you have 550HP. You just added an additional price penalty onto my wheels...
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11-10-2010, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Offer him $2500 per wheel. |
Keep it up best buddy-there's a vig in this for you...
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11-10-2010, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
Posts: 2,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBQCYCLEWERKES
I'm helping a friends wife as my friend just died. He has 3 original 427 cammers that I'll most likely be selling. He also has about 4 used 427 side oilers and 3 NIB 427 side oiler blocks I'll most likely sell. Let me know if interested. Bob Q.
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What's NIB? New in Box? Hey Rodknock - maybe you were too busy talking about Chas' wheels to ask about the cammers above.....?
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11-10-2010, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcdoug
What's NIB? New in Box? Hey Rodknock - maybe you were too busy talking about Chas' wheels to ask about the cammers above.....?
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A NIB is half a BYT. (Programmer's Joke) |
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