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06-24-2007, 07:14 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Syracuse,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 228, Roush 342R, 457HP/428TQ, modified AOD
Posts: 1,378
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Glad to see you made it, Freddie!
Real good seeing you and Ron again.
Dennis really seemed to like those Roy D. Mercer skits didn't he? Please tell him "Thanks!" for that talk and sharing those pics of his Dad's from me and everyone else there the next time you see him.
Also, tell Ron I owe him big time for the ride over to pick up my car.
The margaraitas may have been better than ever this year IMHO! 
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Dave
Nolite id cogere, cape malleum majorem - Don't force it, get a bigger hammer.
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06-26-2007, 06:08 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
Posts: 1,147
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Dave...it was good to see you, too...we solved some of the world's problems Wednesday afternoon didn't we... ???
Now...if we could just get someone to listen to four ol' drunks... 
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Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
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06-26-2007, 07:24 PM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
Posts: 2,156
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The rest of the world can have their opinion about the United States just as soon as WE give it to them.
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06-27-2007, 07:34 AM
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CC Member
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Yes...unfortunately, it was UPS...but, true to form...they fncked it up the first time and it had to be retrieved from the shipping location and resent the next day.
"What can Brown do for you...?" How 'bout crap on ya...? 
There's more to the story....too much to type right now...I'll post an update later in the day.
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Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
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06-27-2007, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
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Well....the long and short of it was that I "fixed" my missing CV joint boot about three times week before last.
After I got the axle from Olthoff's, I installed it, as I documented above. But, in the course of everything I mushroomed one of the Trigo drive pins. So, I had Olthoff Racing overnight me some pins. No prob, right? Got'em, installed 'em, used the Trigo template to insure the were all lined up. Mounted the rear wheel...tried to wiggle it to make sure everything was tightened properly...CLUNK...CLUNK....CLUNK...! About 1.5" of movement from side to side...!!!!!! 
Took it all apart again and reassembled everything again. Same problem. Took it all back apart again. This time, when I set the hub carrier on the 5 wheel mounting studs on the workbench, I could feel some play in the rear wheel bearing...I'd guess .020, or better. Too much for my tastes. So...off to a local Ford dealer on Saturday AM for a new bearing, which they were able to press in after pressing the old one out, etc. No play this time...reassembled everything for the 3rd time....CLUNK..CLUNK...CLUNK, about the same amount of play.... 
After some discussions with Dennis O on Saturday PM, he said to put it all back together and come on to Mid-Ohio...we'd fix it in the parking lot...he'd bring all the supplies he would need...axle, boots, crimping tool, etc. Hey, what could I say? With some concerns, I dropped the car off the jackstands and loaded it up late Sunday afternoon for the trip to Mid-Ohio on Monday.
Turns out the problem was two fold...one, the welds on the inside of the hub carrier had two little "blobs" of metal at the ends of each. These were causing the CV joint housing to not fully seat in the hub carrier. If we had a die grinder with us, we could have simply ground those welds down a little and the new axle would have fit. But, we didn't. Second, the crimped ring around the outer CV joint housing that held on the outer end of the boot was a little wider and taller than the original axle and CV joints, which caused the crimp to hit the blobs at the end of the welds, this preventing the axle from fully seating in the hub carrier.
So, not having a die grinder, the choice was to simply install a new boot on my old axle...since the CV joint was really still good...the boot was just missing. So, Dennis O pulls out a big vise from his trailer. The vise is mounted on a piece of 2" square steel stock...made to fit in a receiver of a trailer tow bar!!!  Pretty damned smart, if you ask me. Dennis stuck the 2" square stock in Ron Frohs' Navigator tow hitch, chucked my old axle in it and proceeded to drive off the outer end of the axle. He reinstalled a new boot, then hammered the axle end back on. Richard Price (an old friend) had a tube of grease in his "catch-all trailer"...and he actually found it...! Dennis shot the grease in the boot, burped it, and crimped on the sealing bands. He reinstalled the old axle and all the suspension parts, and about an hour later I was on the track...!
Man...talk about dealer support! I couldn't have asked for better support from my dealer, Dennis Olthoff.
We had a slight problem with wheel drive in alignment, but Dennis said he would send me 5 new drive pins once he got back to the shop. I'll call and remind him this week...he had a lot going on last week.
So...it's all fixed now...just need to clean up a few final details and I'll be good as new.
Thanks, Dennis...I appreciate your support and effort!!! Name me another SPF dealer who would have provided that kind of on-the-spot support...!
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Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
Last edited by Flyin_Freddie; 06-27-2007 at 10:10 AM..
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06-27-2007, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Tucson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 427 Side-Oiler
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Freddie-while we were in Aruba,our Macaw kept the UPS guy at our door for 20 minutes
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