Oil cooler
These were only found on the 427S/C. Mounted at a slight
angle - top towards the motor. It was fitted with an aluminium cowling.
The oil pipes went off in opposite direction to the
remote mounted oil filter.
Engine
427S/C Ford 427 cu" side oiler
427R Ford 427 cu" side oiler then went to the Ford 428
Police interceptor and then the Ford 429 cu"
AC289 Ford 289 cu"
Tappet covers
427S/C Chromed or painted pressed steel or a casting
which said "Cobra - powered by Ford"
427R Chromed or painted pressed steel or a casting which
said "Cobra - powered by Ford"
AC289 Painted pressed steel.
Air cleaner
427S/C 8" dia - fairly flat (approx 2"). Enclosed in
a plenum chamber. With a wing nut to retain the cover.
427R 14" pressed steel, chromed with wing nut.
AC289 14" pressed steel, chromed with wing nut and stickers.
Headers
427S/C Black branches tuned length
427R Cast iron exhaust manifold. Black
AC289 Cast iron exhaust manifold. Black
Header tank
427S/C Used a Galaxy brass header tank. Black. On both
of the 427's it was mounted directly to the front of the engine
427R Used a Galaxy brass header tank. Black. On both
of the 427's it was mounted directly to the front of the engine
AC289 Similar to Galaxy, flatter, mounted different
also black
Bonnet stay
All models used a straight pipe with a curl near the
pivot end, which was pivoted against the firewall on the right hand side. This stay was held in place when not in use with
a broad steel clip attached to the inside of the engine bay side wall. It had a rubber tip.
Plenum Chamber
Rectangular in shape, pressed out of aluminium plate.
Four equi-spaced holes at each end and others on the side to allow access to the carb adjustment points. The corners were
rounded and the top lip curled out.
Hoses
All radiator and fuel hoses were black rubber. Many
of the original cars may have been modified with braided hoses by their owners, but this was not how they left the factory.
Radiator + fans
427S/C Mounted at an angle - top towards the rear. Two
5 blade aluminium fans were mounted on the front face of the radiator
427R Also at an angle but were supplied with a single
fan. Most times this was changed to a dual fan on the back face.
The Roadster also had a single small fan fitted in front
of the radiator behind the air splitter
AC289 Same as the Roadster but without the small front
fan.
Engine compartment detail
427S/C Autolite regulator on left footwell, scribed
data plate, bonnet stay clip on RHS, solid throttle linkage, Alum. bulkhead with Lucas SPF4 fuse box
Black motor + blue w/pump, alternator, and sump.
427R Autolite regulator on left footwell, scribed data
plate, bonnet stay clip on RHS, solid throttle linkage, Alum. bulkhead with Lucas SPF4 fuse box
Black motor + blue w/pump, alternator, and sump. Trico
washer bottle mounted next to the regulator.
AC289 Autolite regulator on left footwell, scribed data
plate, bonnet stay clip on RHS, solid throttle linkage, Alum. bulkhead with Lucas SPF4 fuse box
Black motor + blue w/pump, alternator, and sump. GLASS
square washer bottle mounted midway above wheel on LHS.
Remote Oil Filter
The remote oil filter on the SC was positioned in
the left front of the engine bay in front of the alternator. It stood vertically and screwed into a specially cast aluminium
"L" bracket.
W/screen washer
This applies to both the 289 Sport and the 427 roadster.
They both used the Trico resevoir. There were two nozzles each with two holes. They were activated by a push/pull pump knob
on the dash situated between the hooter button and the steering column..
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