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04-28-2026, 08:48 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Lance's Roadster Build Thread-Carb Tuning Info in Roadster Build Threads

Since there are a few on the forum that are enjoying playing with their carbs, thought it would be fun to share info. Since this is my first time...

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04-28-2026, 04:23 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread Longer Brass Nuts for sidpipe mounting (?) in Roadster

I got mine from Aircraft Spruce. P/N 07-03554, They are 5/16 NFT and about .65 tall. ...

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04-27-2026, 05:53 PM

F500guy replied to a thread McLeod Throwout Bearing Failure in Type '65 Coupe

I hear your frustration, that is an AN fitting, the seal is the face of the 2 parts, not around the hose so if the 2 parts are loose or that is an...

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04-27-2026, 08:27 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Fun with Carbs in Roadster

Thanks Craig, I did make some adjustments there since my carb does not have adjustable Idle feed restrictions. I made some pump cam and nozzle...

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04-26-2026, 08:22 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Fun with Carbs in Roadster

I have been setting up my Holley 750 DP, no choke for my 427. I was lucky to have a data system with wideband hooked up so I have been enjoying my...

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04-22-2026, 05:06 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread Working Mans Paint Booth in Roadster

Hey Lance Mike said he posted quite a bit on his 1st MK4 but rarely posts these days. Looks like there will be 4 of us plus the guy over in...

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04-22-2026, 04:50 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread Working Mans Paint Booth in Roadster

I picked up a pair of 1957 Silver Hawks a few years ago to build one. 1st was out of Texas, solid no rust, but stripped, the other was from...

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04-21-2026, 08:58 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Working Mans Paint Booth in Roadster

Nice to offer that up! Is he on the forum, maybe we can restart some cobra meetups...

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04-21-2026, 05:17 PM

Rebostar started a thread Working Mans Paint Booth in Roadster

I live in a town of 650 people. What are the odds there would be two FFR Cobra's being built at the same time in our "village"? We beat the odds. As...

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04-21-2026, 07:54 AM

F500guy replied to a thread GEN 4 TKX Mcleod Throw Out Bearing Help in Ford Modular 5.0 "Coyote" Install and tuning

I found for me it took a big push to get the bubble out, per the video put the end in a tube of fluid. I tried using a break type check valve...

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04-19-2026, 08:07 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Lance's Roadster Build Thread-Carb Tuning Info in Roadster Build Threads

I mostly finished my high mount brake/backup light combo. I originally wanted something functional that could be removed if needed, non permanent...

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04-17-2026, 09:18 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Master Cylinder Replacement in Roadster

EDPM can have some different manufacture technique that create lower quality. Learned that from a parts vendor when we had a supply of EDPM gaskets...

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04-17-2026, 07:41 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Check your Blueprint Engine dipstick tube! in Roadster

Thank you for the info, I have been using the bottom of the dip stick as my measure level, I had the same issue with my 427, put in all the oil plus...

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04-15-2026, 04:03 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread How to identify engine? in Roadster

Great post. I put Mobil #1 in my new 99 Ford 1999 Ranger PU. I put over 300K on it with regular oil changes. Far as I know the truck and engine are...

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04-14-2026, 01:32 PM

F500guy replied to a thread McLeod Throwout Bearing Failure in Type '65 Coupe

I tried some bleeding like you would do for brakes and no worky. Had to do the procedure that they recommend in there information. It takes a big...

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04-13-2026, 11:04 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Lance's Roadster Build Thread-Carb Tuning Info in Roadster Build Threads

So I made an attempt to soften the door hinge. This is the first run and I will sit on it and see how I like it before I do the rest. I started...

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04-13-2026, 08:05 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Fuel Sizing 427 Boss Block in Roadster

Rich, You think would this be valid with a 6-an suction line with a mechanical fuel pump at the engine? This thread got me thinking about my own...

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04-12-2026, 03:56 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread How to identify engine? in Roadster

The exterior block archetecture is similar for the 302 & 351. Outwardly the difference is in the deck hieght. The 351 is about .79 inches higher as...

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04-12-2026, 11:39 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Lance's Roadster Build Thread-Carb Tuning Info in Roadster Build Threads

Last week I hit the 2k mile mark, made it before conclusion of year 1 of official licensing. So work begins to make changes and repairs for the next...

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04-09-2026, 07:12 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Builds that Never Finish in Roadster

I have tried FB on some stuff, not a fan. When I was racing, we had a cool forum with tons of technical stuff, easy to search, categorize and the...

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04-08-2026, 06:07 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Mk5 Shifter Ring and Brake Ring Placement Issue in Roadster

Just a thought here, put a spacer in the shift handle bolts to move the shift handle over to the left and are you able to maybe add a spacer to the...

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04-07-2026, 06:03 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread Builds that Never Finish in Roadster

I can apprieciate not wanting to poke fun at a 12 step program, thank you for that. Being clean and sober in a 12 step program for 43 years I feel...

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04-06-2026, 06:44 PM

Rebostar replied to a thread Builds that Never Finish in Roadster

Great post and even better replies. MMMMM....... Just wondering what the 12 steps of UMBA would be? How about these? #1 We admitted we were...

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04-05-2026, 03:47 PM

F500guy started a thread First Window Rock Chip-Dang!!! in General Discussions

So I got my first rock chip, looks like it could be a crack in short order. Any experience with repairing using Rain-X type kit or professional? ...

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04-04-2026, 10:44 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Carberator Hesitation in Roadster

1 more point set up point about new carb, make sure you have the primary transfer slot not to far uncovered. Lots of internet info on that. ...

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04-03-2026, 08:27 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Mk4 Grill Screen in Roadster

I bought the screens from Breeze for brake, oil, radiator. Don't thing I will use the rad one, I am happy with the honeycomb shield. I could...

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04-03-2026, 08:17 PM

F500guy replied to a thread Carberator Hesitation in Roadster

I made big changes to nozzles and on my 750 dp on the BPE 427. I pulled the carb every time I made adjustments, I was afraid of dropping something! ...

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04-03-2026, 11:06 AM

F500guy replied to a thread Carberator Hesitation in Roadster

My experience with the carb that shipped on my BPE-Needs complete go thru for settings. BPE seems to just bolt on out of the box and it is probably...

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