Off topic cobra replica

snow517_old · September 22, 2008 at 9:45 AM

Yesterday neighbor arrived in his cobra replica. Drove it from Denver to Chicago. Has a 428 with side pipes, plenty fast and loud. Won't start when hot, starter won't crank engine fast enough. Heat from headers probably the problem? Does anyone have a good suggestion on how to shield the starter. Should the starter be replaced? Checked archive surprised header heat and starters not discussed. Maybe I missed it.

Thanks, Steve

qballll_old · September 22, 2008 at 10:13 AM

This may work, Thermotec Header Wrap:

http://www.jscspeed.com/universal/thermotec/header_wrap.htm

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zray · September 22, 2008 at 10:22 AM

timing may not be retarded enough.

Z. Ray

snow517_old · September 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Thanks for the prompt replies.

RalphJr · September 22, 2008 at 12:20 PM

High Torque starter, starter heat shield and/or header wrap, and a check of the timing should fix his problem.

Had a buddy with a 460 Kit Cobra with the same problem - fix was a heat shield and header wrap.

Header wrap even helped our feet out a little.

I think he finally Hot-Jet coated the headers/side pipes and added some floor insulation panels to fix that one.

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