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by BlackSnake
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 79
Views: 213244

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone

Oh, wanted to show the Ford Racing Technolgies ID tag glued to the block. M-6007-D392E is 392CI stroker based on 351W Sportsman block. 430hp/450tq and a bunch of good parts. 😉 Plus, accessory brackets and pulleys are all Roush products…except for the AC compressor (already removed). Dang software sa...
by BlackSnake
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 79
Views: 213244

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone

Found a bit of ugliness when I removed the water pump…😳 Fortunately, the crud is limited to the steel plate and the timing chain cover outside of the water path. WP is clean as a whistle internally and impeller rotates nicely but with some resistance from a snug seal, and all gasket surfaces are cle...
by BlackSnake
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 79
Views: 213244

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone

Thx Ken, it feels good to be working on it again and getting a laundry list of things done to make the car right.

I separated the ZF from the motor. It’s got an AL flywheel with 164 tooth ring gear. Clutch is 11” dual friction disc. No branding on clutch or flywheel.
by BlackSnake
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 79
Views: 213244

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone

Well, as Tom can attest, the motor and transaxle are out and now the real work can begin…😎
by BlackSnake
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Mike's GT40 gets redone
Replies: 79
Views: 213244

Re: Mike's GT40 gets redone

I figured it’s time to give an update on my progress. Reconfiguring the cooling system, which was very much needed. Forward compartment looked like this as configured by PO…😳 Corrugated steel hose with S bends replaced with silicone hose and aluminum tubes with 3/8” NPT bungs for drain tap and heate...
by BlackSnake
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Welcome! New member srl311
Replies: 3
Views: 2013

Re: Welcome! New member srl311

Howdy srl311…😎
by BlackSnake
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Not Cobra stuff
Topic: 12 hour Sebring crash
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

Re: 12 hour Sebring crash

Ouch x4 (every camera angle)… :eek:
by BlackSnake
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Track Picture
Replies: 1
Views: 1220

Re: Track Picture

Definitely loaded up… :grin:
by BlackSnake
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Tired Cobra Part 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1641

Re: Tired Cobra Part 2

Proves one thing for sure, track events put a good amount of stress on car and driver… 8-)
by BlackSnake
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Cobra stuff
Topic: Cobra got tired also part one
Replies: 1
Views: 1702

Re: Cobra got tired also part one

Dang, close call…guess you’ll remove them on future track events?