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Yeah, I thought the "D" meant they were designed to clear disc brakes. And why would you need a spacer? I would think 3/8 less backspacing would move the wheel 3/8 closer to the fender. Unless I'm misunderstanding something.....  Brian

Hi Brian,

I think you got it backwards.  The smaller back spacing pushed the tire and wheel towards fender.  Larger back spacing pull tire and wheel toward the ball joint.

Cory

Pretty sure you are both saying the same thing.

Hi 2112,

I think you are right.

Thanks

Cory

Yeah, I thought the "D" meant they were designed to clear disc brakes. And why would you need a spacer? I would think 3/8 less backspacing would move the wheel 3/8 closer to the fender. Unless I'm misunderstanding something.....  Brian

Hi Brian,

I think you got it backwards.  The smaller back spacing pushed the tire and wheel towards fender.  Larger back spacing pull tire and wheel towards inner fender and ball joint.

Cory

Hi Houlis,

The 4.125 back spacing will give the set up more clearance to fender, but less to ball joint by the same amount.

Cory

I, too, had problems opening the link a few years ago when I acquired Bob's article. Somehow I was able to get/make a PDF copy of the article.

Attached is a copy of my copy for all to have.

Frank

Hi Oldguy,

Thank you.  That is the one.

Take care

Cory

Hi all,

Can some post this article.  I can not find on the internet.  It makes a nice reference for all the C4 equipped 66 GT350 owners.

There is an image in the article that shows which two holes in the valve body separation plate that can to be drilled to meet the HiPo C4 specifications.

Thanks

Cory

Hi all,

Correction.  I found my notes on this scatter shield.  The offset is closer to .0083 inches such that a .007 offset dowel pin would bring to within .0013 inches, just about perfect.  However, this was with my block.  As recommended earlier, it should be dial indicated to your applications because each block is slightly different.  See below sketch of my notes for further information.

See attached video on indicating a bell housing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO9f4FhK13U

When watching the video, be careful with the numbers and remember that twice the radius is diameter or half diameter is radius.  To correct a diameter difference, the center only has to shift half the distance. 

Last, still working to measure parallel.

Thanks

Cory

Hi Tom,

It has been measured for center to center alignment and is within tolerance.   I'd need to research how to measure parallel.  If it were not parallel, I'd think the center to center would be way off.  I will look around the internet and see what I can find to measure and/or consult some experts here on the forum.

The block the scatter shield was measured against had an offset of .011.  The Ford maintenance manual shows a max misalignment of .014.  For this pairing, I'd recommend a .014 for dowel pin offset, which should bring the alignment to near .003. The offset pins come in .007, .014 and .021 inch.  For performance applications,  I have read the recommended max misalignment to be less than or equal to .005 inches.  This offset pin would make in less.  But every block is different, so that is why I recommend it would need to be dial in to the block and crank it is being paired with to minimize the offset.

I will get back to you.

Thanks

Cory

Hi Tom,

As far as I know it is used, but it has been kicking around for years, hard to really say for sure.  I did not ask the seller when I purchased years ago.   There is no damage or ware other than the nicks in the paint.  It is safer to say it is used.

Thanks for the question.

Cory

Hi all,

I was also advised these tires were OEM for the 1991-93 SAAC MKI, SAAC MKII, and SAAC Snakes.  Buyer to confirm.

Thanks

Cory

Hi all,

Here are four NOS (New Old Stock) brand new tires that are in excellent condition. I had purchased for my 1993 COBRA Mustang, but have since sold the car. These tires are discontinued and no longer available. If you are putting a COBRA back to show room stock or just want OEM tires, these are for you. Finding another set will be tough. Here is your chance. $1800 free shipping.

Thanks

Cory

Hi all,

This is a used 6 bolt COBRA scatter shield or bell housing for a small block Ford 289 302. This housing has been verified to be within the tolerance for aligning to the crank with a dial indicator. With any performance engine build, this housing, or for that matter any housing, should be dialed into your specific block. It is ready to go. $1600 OBO plus the ride.  Thanks

Sold

Cory

The best use of this tach is the bezel for fixing a 66 GT350 tach bezel.  I believe this tach is also an in dash, not with a cup on the back side for a dash mount.

Cory

not a shelby but nice moon shot

Is that Dean Moon's shop in the back ground where Carroll Shelby rented a space to build the first COBRA?

Cory

 Hi 65Fastbackk,

Here your go:

1st wheel – First available in the 1968 SAI parts catalog, 1967 version with no cancel pins,  the least labor intensive wheel to manufacture of the three versions.  Not available when 66 GT350's or SAI 67's cars model years were first offered for sale.

2nd wheel – Non SIA wheel.

3rd wheel - First available in the 1968 SAI part catalog, 1966 version with cancel pins,  the least labor intensive wheel to manufacture of the three versions.  Not available when 66 GT350's were first offered for sale new.   This is the third version in the series of three for 1966 applications.

4th wheel – Looks like wheel 1 or 3 with hub removed.

5th wheel – First available SAI wood wheel for 1966.  Continuous wood, no black filler, making it the most labor intensive wheel to make when compared to other two.  The second version of the SAI 1966 wood wheel, not shown, has black "boots" on spokes at rim interface.

All 1966 SAI wood wheels originally have turn signal cancellation pins.

I hope that helps.

Cory

Fix it and the repair should be invisible when put back on the engine.

Cory