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Messages - Peter L.

#16
The Board Room / Re: sticky topic
November 14, 2023, 08:11:36 AM
 The reason I'm asking is because it seems to be the same poster all the time that has a 'sticky topic'.
Just wondering why.
#17
1967 Shelby GT350/500 / Re: Pushrods for FE 428
November 14, 2023, 08:01:37 AM
 I agree with pbf777.  I went with the 'Trend' pushrods. Very good product.
#18
The Board Room / sticky topic
November 08, 2023, 07:57:46 AM
  Have been a member for a few years now. Just curious. In the forums, what does a 'sticky topic' mean? 
#19
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Rear axle dilema
November 06, 2023, 09:31:24 AM
  That's great! Thanks Pete.
#20
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Rear axle dilema
November 06, 2023, 08:35:31 AM
 Good morning all. I'm a  little confused as to what rear carrier and gear ratio came in my KR.
The door tag shows a '7' axle code which according to the '68 service manual decodes as a 3.25 open differential. However on the Coralsnake webpage it shows axle code '7' as a 3.00 traction-lok. The car is a 4-speed with A/C. The code on the build sheet is 4001M, which according to the chart on Pete's sight is the 3.00 traction-lok.
I thought numerical codes always denoted an open carrier and letter codes were for the traction-lok.
Need some help on this one.
            Thanks, Pete.
#21
The Lounge / Re: '68 W code?
October 25, 2023, 12:16:27 PM
  OK guys, thanks. As I said in my OP it's a friend of mine who is looking at said car.
I'll pass on the information and tell him to be wary of a fake.
   Thanks again for the info.    Pete.
#22
The Lounge / Re: '68 W code?
October 25, 2023, 09:56:07 AM
  What about Ford of Canada built cars?
#23
The Lounge / Re: '68 W code?
October 25, 2023, 09:54:22 AM
  That Motortrend article is referring to the 'W' axle code for 4:30 rear gear cars. My post is about W engine code (427) for '68.
  Sorry for the confusion.
#24
The Lounge / '68 W code?
October 25, 2023, 08:34:03 AM
  A friend of mine claims to be looking at a '68 Mustang 'W' code 427. I didn't think there was such a thing. I personally know of a W code '68 Cougar, but I'm not sure of the Mustang. Was such a car ever built? 
                 
#25
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Radio speaker
October 13, 2023, 07:48:29 AM
  Thanks Bill, I'll look into that.
#26
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Radio speaker
October 12, 2023, 12:10:45 PM
  Thanks Pete. I was asking because the replacement speaker offered by NPD lists A/C vs non A/C. I wasn't sure.
I'm going to try and locate an original first.
#27
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Radio speaker
October 12, 2023, 11:05:30 AM
 Starting to put the dash together in my KR and I need to replace the speaker for the radio. It was missing when I got the car.
I see there is a listing for A/C or non A/C. Can anyone tell me what the difference is.
My car is an A/C car and I want to make sure I get the right one.
             Thanks, Pete.

         
#28
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Leaking Holley Carb
October 10, 2023, 12:05:00 PM
 That is indeed the correct carb for a Cobra Jet. Perhaps you were referring to the fuel transfer line on the right side of the carb. Common mistake. A 'double pumper' would have an accelerator pump on the rear bowl as well.
As I posted earlier, that is a $$$ carb, and definately worth repairing correctly.
  Good luck!
#29
1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR / Re: Leaking Holley Carb
October 10, 2023, 10:11:24 AM
 I wouldn't be too worried about the correct numbers for the metering blocks since the OP stated that it was a double pumper. Not the correct carb to start with anyway. If you are going to stick with this carb, the previous suggestions are all good ideas, and some a relatively easy fix.
  The C8 cobra jet carbs are $$$, but you should be able to find a reasonable C9 735cfm replacement carb.
Personally I've never had much luck with double pumpers other than in a drag application.
Try some of the previous suggestions, I'm sure one of them will do the trick.