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08-02-2005, 09:55 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SO
Posts: 1,126
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FE Starter suggestions?
Well, went out this morning to drive the Cobra to work...hit the starter and ZIIINNNNGGG! Motor no crankie. Went to work, got home and did the simple stuff, still wouldn't crank. Pulled the starter out and (OH MY GOD!) the NOSE (pinion gear) fell out of the housing and went into the bell housing behind the clutch. I'm jumping through my a$$hole by now, thinking about pulling the tunnel, tranny and bell housing for this piece of crap! Got the bright idea to get a flexible shaft magnet from PepBoy, and Voila, pulled it out in less than ten minutes of fishing! Whew!
Anyway, a circlip broke and allowed the pinion shaft to disengage from the drive/reduction gear. This was a McLeod starter, worked fine for 4 years, and I think I can repair it by replacing the pinion shaft (it's a little buggered up anyway) for about $60. Question: What brand starter do you guys like? Should I get another McLeod or a different brand? Or just fix it?
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08-02-2005, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: The Heart of the Citrus District,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: Sold 3047 & 3002 in 2012
Posts: 2,763
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Starter
An original works fine. I never had a problem and they are fairly easy to come by rebuilt for very little.
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08-02-2005, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham#182/Shelby 496c.i.
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Ken,
I've been using the CVR #5049 for a couple of years.
Works great out here, even on those 100+ degree days.
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08-02-2005, 11:17 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Checkers Auto, or was it NAPA? Genuine remanufactured OEM FE starter works fine for me. Got a lifetime gaurentee on that baby too!
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08-03-2005, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Look-a-like cobra POS
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Tilton.
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08-03-2005, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Broken Arrow. OK ( South Tulsa), USA,
OK
Cobra Make, Engine: 66 COBRA FE 427 /4SP. (HCS Coupe w/ 408 Stroker and TKO 600 -sold)
Posts: 5,595
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Had been running a Hitachi until last weekend when it crapped out. Went to Autozone and bought a DURALAST for $32.00 with a lifetime guarantee. About 5 pounds heavier than my HIGH TORQUE MINI but it works fine and didn't cost me $250.00.
Clois
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08-03-2005, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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ST- who is "CVR" what's their web-site, where did you buy it & what's the cost ?
Thanks,
Kev
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08-03-2005, 10:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham#182/Shelby 496c.i.
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08-03-2005, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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ST- I did not see prices, where did you buy yours ?
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08-03-2005, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Rocky Hill,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 482 Shelby / TKO 600
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Gessford sells the starters, I have one and they are a nice piece
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08-03-2005, 05:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Santa Barbara, Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: R.U.C.C. with a 427FE, toploader
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Re: Starter
Quote:
Originally posted by CSX 4027
An original works fine. I never had a problem and they are fairly easy to come by rebuilt for very little.
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Same here. 
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08-03-2005, 06:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: League City,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Shell Valley, Shelby Aluminum 427, stroked
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Same here on my new Shelby Aluminum 427. If you only want to do it once, use a CVR ProTorque Maximum. It will cost more, but the confidence is worth it.
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08-03-2005, 10:36 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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I should have assumed so. I'll give George a call.
I have a new McLeod mini high torque but, it has only two ways to mount. Either way, it hits the engine or the frame. I would have to drill the starter to suit my needs and I don't know if I want to do that ?
Thanks
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Last edited by FUNFER2; 08-03-2005 at 10:41 PM..
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08-03-2005, 11:23 PM
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I would really appreciate it if one of you guys using a CVR starter, to look up this ebay number.....#7990959349. This seller has a store. It's a CVR, don't think it's the maximum but, the part number is #5049. It's selling for $154.99
Thanks,
kev
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08-03-2005, 11:31 PM
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CVR starter on ebay.
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08-04-2005, 06:41 AM
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Location: Glastonbury,
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This is what I use and I am very happy with it. Price is great!
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08-04-2005, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lambertville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #644 428 FE
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Ken,
My experience has been that things like that don't happen in Texas .
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08-04-2005, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Cool, I'll check it out. Anyone wanting to buy a Mcleod ? hehe!
Thanks,
Kev
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08-04-2005, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SO
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Rick, you're right, in Texas you guys just twist off bolts that require a complete dismantling to repair, huh? After smoking up the neighborhood for months and killing God knows how many endangered species...
Thanks for all the replies, good suggestions (except you, Rick  ).
I'm about to try a stock unit (price, availability, etc.), and either send my McLeod unit to them for a rebuild or buy the part and do it myself, then I'll have a STEENKIN' BACKUP!!!
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08-04-2005, 11:31 AM
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Ken- I may sell my McLeod, would you be interested ? It's brand new in the box. Email if you wish.
Kev
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