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05-27-2015 04:08 PM #1
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Sorting out wife's new rod
The wife bought a 54 Ford...has a '66 289/C4 combo. No history on the car, but it has been played with...runs really well, and easily spins the back tires.
I will probably have lots of questions....eventually...
First, it has a "Cobra" air cleaner...10" by 12" oval....I can't find a source for filters....any ideas??
Two distributor questions: It has an Accel dual point distributor....I'd really like to go electronic if anything is available...
Also, baffled that distributor cap has a locating notch...but the distributor does not have a corresponding locating lug....can't see how the timing can be set if the cap can easily move around.....
Thanks in advance...
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05-27-2015 04:20 PM #2
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Well there is the problem right there, a Ford in a Ford..... surely a dying breed and to solve all issues replace one old Ford engine with a Chevrolet and enjoy endless happy miles from then on....I maybe a little crazy but it stops me going insane.
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05-27-2015 04:21 PM #3
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This should help you on the air filter, unless you don't like K&N
K&N Search by Dimension - Oval Air Filter
I'm not a big fan of anything that has Accell stamped it, but Petronix should have a unit to fit the dizzy. I have a Petronix unit in a Mallory dual point in a 289 powered 66 Mustang and it works great.
BTW, welcome to the forum.Ken Thomas
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05-27-2015 05:04 PM #4
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Another option on the air cleaner - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KNN-E-1960/ and welcome!Roger
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05-27-2015 05:29 PM #5
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Originally Posted by rspears
Wow! They sure are proud of that, at that price I believe I'd go to 14" round.Ken Thomas
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The simplest road is usually the last one sought
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05-27-2015 05:44 PM #6
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Yep, I can't disagree, but I simply Googled "Cobra Oval Air Cleaner Element" and it took me to Club Cobra, where the first post had the link to Summit. Can't say I'd pay $81 plus shipping.... Originally Posted by NTFDAY
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05-27-2015 06:15 PM #7
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Guys, replacement oval air filter assemblies are $17.95 plus shipping Originally Posted by rspears
Oval Air Filter Element
Tall ones (K&N style) are $59.95
http://www.cobranda.com/sbovairfielt.html
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Bill beat me to the air cleaner info so all I can offer is a welcome aboard, glad to see you here!
And a Ford in a Ford makes a few of us smile 'round these parts.. that southener? he's still playing with his belly button!
And now that I think of it.. I can't say we've ever seen a real pic of it!...!..!
Maybe he really has a rod?!?! Or maybe not!!
Yep, pics are almost a requirement 'round here! (hint,hint,hint!)
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05-27-2015 08:08 PM #9
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Pics!
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Sorry, didn't take time to notice that the one I linked at Summit was a K&N permanent style.
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So, if you grab the cap and twist, does the cap move and the dizzy body stays where it's at? I'll bet not. Originally Posted by TiredVet
Did the wife invite you to begin changin' stuff on her car? Again, I'll bet not. No offense intended, but did you ask?
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05-27-2015 10:27 PM #12
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Had a quiet chuckle to myself over that...still pokin' the bear I see! Originally Posted by 34_40
that southener? he's still playing with his belly button!
And now that I think of it.. I can't say we've ever seen a real pic of it!...!..! Maybe he really has a rod?!?! Or maybe not!!
Yep, pics are almost a requirement 'round here! (hint,hint,hint!)
There have been pics of our cars on here, some of you have even seen them 'in the flesh' as it were.
When are you coming to see them? (Hint, hint, hint.)
And welcome to CHR Tiredvet, hope you enjoy it here...the '54 Ford was/is a good looking car.johnboy
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“…..Two distributor questions: It has an Accel dual point distributor....I'd really like to go electronic if anything is available…….”
As far as electronic, a couple of options come to mind. One would be to convert the Accel to electronic with a Pertronix kit.
Another option would be a stock Ford electronic distributor from a mid 70’s 302. The downside of the Ford unit is you would have to also have to mount the control modular (they’re about 4” X 4” X 1”) and wire it in. Neither is really that big of a deal and an advantage of using an OE type unit is that replacement parts like cap and rotor are readily available at almost any part store and cheap.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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05-28-2015 08:00 AM #14
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Welcome aboard. You might want to drop in and meet Lennie (either one) at SoCal Speed Shop, they can be very helpful.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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I do have a reputation to uphold.. Don't I? Originally Posted by johnboy
Coming to see them? OOOOoooo.. sounds like fun! I'll have to ask Mr. Spears about costs... maybe.. just maybe.
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