Agora Models SHELBY COBRA 427 SEMI-COMPETITION 1965 Manual

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STAGE 07: ASSEMBLING THE ALTERNATOR
STAGE 08: WATER PUMP PULLEY, CRANK
SHAFT PULLEY AND TIMING BELT COVER
STAGE 09: LEFT CYLINDER HEAD COVER AND
EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPES
STAGE 10: RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER AND
EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPES
STAGE 11: ROCKER COVERS, CAPS AND SPARK
WIRE HOLDERS
STAGE 12: DISTRIBUTOR, FUEL FILTER,
IGNITION COIL AND CYLINDER HEAD CAP
STAGE 13: ENGINE BLOCKS AND COOLING
FLUID TANK BRACKET
STAGE 14: FLYWHEEL COVER, GEARBOX,
INSPECTION COVER, GEARBOX RODS
STAGE 15: OIL PAN, PROTECTIVE PLATE,
SPARK PLUGS, SPARK PLUG WIRE AND WIRE
CONNECTORS
Pack 02 |Build Instructions
In the 1960s, Carroll Shelby’s Cobras dominated racetracks worldwide, first winning races coast to coast
across North America, then in 1965, winning the World Manufacturer’s GT Championship, achieving the
ultimate goal of defeating Ferrari. The Semi-Competitions were modified from full competition models
just enough to make them street legal. Only 29 models were produced, making them one of the most
sought-after American sports cars by collectors.
Your 1:8 model replicates the original 1965 Semi-Competition Cobra in intricate detail. From the detail on
the dashboard dials to the writing on the wheels, every piece is precisely reproduced.
In your second model pack, you will continue to build the Cobra 427 engine:

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Name Quantity
Alternator housing 1
Alternator bottom 1
Pulley 1
Mounting plate 1
Mounting arm 1
Screws type OP03 2 [including 1 spare]
Screws type OP06 5 [including 1 spare]
STAGE 07 PARTS LIST
In stage 07, you will add the
alternator to the oil filter assembly
from stage 05.
Stage 07: Assembling the Alternator
Alternator bottom
Alternator housing
Pulley
Mounting plate
Mounting arm
Screws

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STEP 1
1
2
3
4
5
ASSEMBLE THE ALTERNATOR AND ATTACH IT
TO THE OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY
Align the two lugs on the alternator housing with the
tiny holes on the alternator bottom. Position the pieces
together. Push the pulley through the hole in the
alternator housing, checking that the notch on the pulley
and the corresponding recess are correctly aligned. Fix
together using a TYPE OP03 screw inside the barrel of the
alternator bottom.
Stage 07: Assembling the Alternator

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STEP 2
1
2 3
4
5
6
Align the tiny holes on the mounting arm and
the alternator as shown (study the photo carefully
to check you have the parts the correct way up).
Fix together using a TYPE OP06 screw. Align the
holes on the mounting plate and the alternator
in a similar way, and fix using another TYPE
OP06 screw, taking care not to overtighten.
Push the opposite ends of the arm and the plate
parts towards each other so that the end of the
mounting arm fits snugly into the recess on the
mounting plate. Then take the oil filter assembly
and align this part with the two screw holes as
shown. Fix together using 2 x TYPE OP06 screws.
Stage 07: Assembling the Alternator
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
Leave all the screws slightly loose until they
are all in place, then gently tighten them.
This will make it easier to align the holes.
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Stage 07 complete!
Stage 07: Assembling the Alternator

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STAGE 08 PARTS LIST
In stage 08, you will continue to
build the engine
Stage 08: Water Pump Pulley, Crank Shaft Pulley
and Timing Belt Cover
Name Quantity
Timing Belt Cover 1
Timing Belt 1
Water Pump Pulley Part 1 1
Water Pump Pulley Part 2 1
Crank Shaft Pulley Part 1 1
Crank Shaft Pulley Part 2 
Screws TYPE OP05 2 [including 1 spare]
Screws Type OP03 4 [including 1 spare]
Screws TYPE OP07 2 [including 1 spare]
Timing Belt Cover
Timing Belt
Screws
Water Pump Pulley Part 1
Water Pump Pulley Part 2
Crank Shaft Pulley Part 1
Crank Shaft Pulley Part 2

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STEP 1
1
2
3
4
5
ASSEMBLE THE WATER PUMP AND CRANK
SHAFT PULLEYS
Hold the water pump pulley part 1 so that the two lugs
are facing up. In your other hand, hold the water pump
pulley part 2 so that the central lug is facing outwards.
Locate the inner two lugs and holes so that the parts
fit together evenly. There is only one correct way to fit
them. If the fit isn't square, turn one part 180 degrees
and try the fit again. Fix the parts together using a
TYPE OP05 screw. Then align the holes and lugs on the
crank shaft pulley as shown in picture 4. Push together
until they click into place and then fix securely using a
TYPE OP03 screw.
Stage 08: Water Pump Pulley, Crank Shaft Pulley
and Timing Belt Cover

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STEP 2
ATTACH THE PULLEYS AND TIMING BELT
COVER
Align the lug on the water pump pulley with the hole
on the assembly from stage 07. Fix the parts together
from the reverse side using a TYPE OP03 screw. Align the
holes on the timing belt cover with the assembly and fix
together using a TYPE OP03 screw. Don’t overtighten to
allow the parts to sit flat. Take the crank shaft pulley and
align the lugs and holes with the timing belt cover as
shown. Fix in place with a TYPE OP07 screw.
Take the timing belt and wrap it around both pulleys and
the alternator as shown. The timing belt should fit neatly
within the grooves on the pulleys.
Stage 08: Water Pump Pulley, Crank Shaft Pulley
and Timing Belt Cover
1
2
34
56
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ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
It might help to hold the assembly with a
cleaning cloth to stop the parts slipping
as you fix the screws.
!
Stage 08: Water Pump Pulley, Crank Shaft Pulley
and Timing Belt Cover

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Stage 08 complete!
Stage 08: Water Pump Pulley, Crank Shaft Pulley
and Timing Belt Cover

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STAGE 09 PARTS LIST
In stage 09 you will continue to
build the engine.
Stage 09: Left Cylinder Head Cover
and Exhaust Manifold Pipes
Name Quantity
Left Cylinder Head Cover 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 1 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 2 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 3 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 4 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 2
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 3
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 4
Left Cylinder Head Cover

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STEP 1
1
2
3
ASSEMBLE THE LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
Note that the left cylinder head has numbered holes
along its length: 1, 4, 3, 2. The exhaust pipes are also
numbered at each end. Push each numbered pipe into
its corresponding hole in the following order: Start with 3,
then follow with 4, 1, and finally, 2. Push firmly.
Stage 09: Left Cylinder Head Cover
and Exhaust Manifold Pipes
Stage 09 complete!
1. Pipe No.3
2. Pipe No.4
3. Pipe No.1
4. Pipe. No.2
1 4 3 2
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
Scrape off any mold marks or fish on the
locations pegs if the pipes don't go all the
way in.
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STAGE 10 PARTS LIST
In stage 10 you will continue to
build the engine.
Stage 10: Right Cylinder Head Cover
and Exhaust Manifold Pipes
Name Quantity
Right Cylinder Head Cover 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 5 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 6 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 7 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 8 1
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 5
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 8
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 7
Exhaust Manifold Pipe 6
Right Cylinder Head Cover

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STEP 1
1
2
3
ASSEMBLE THE RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Note that the right cylinder head has numbered holes
along its length: 6, 7, 8, 5. The exhaust pipes are also
numbered at each end. Push each numbered pipe into
its corresponding hole in the following order: Start with 8,
then follow with 7, 6, and finally, 5. Push firmly.
Stage 10 complete!
Stage 10: Right Cylinder Head Cover
and Exhaust Manifold Pipes
6
7
85
1. Pipe No.8
4. Pipe No.5
2. Pipe No.7
3. Pipe No.6

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STAGE 11 PARTS LIST
In stage 11, the engine will continue
to take shape.
Stage 11: Rocker Covers, Caps and Spark Wire Holders
Name Quantity
Left Rocker Cover 1
Left Rocker Cover Cap 1
Left Spark Wire Holder 1
Right Rocker Cover 1
Right Rocker Cover Cap 1
Right Spark Wire Holder 
Screws TYPE OP05 2 [including 1 spare]
Screws TYPE OP03 5 [including 1 spare]
Left Rocker Cover
Right Rocker Cover Cap
Left Rocker Cover Cap Left Spark Wire Holder
Right Rocker Cover
Right Spark Wire Holder
Screws

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STEP 1
1
2
3
4
5
ATTACH THE ROCKER COVER CAPS
Take the right rocker cover cap and align it with the hole
on the right rocker cover. Push into place. Check that the
holes line up, ready for the screw. If not, rotate the cap 180
degrees and try again. Secure with a TYPE OP05 screw.
Take the left cover cap and position it on the left rocker
cover. Push into place – no screws are required here.
Stage 11: Rocker Covers, Caps and Spark Wire Holders

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STEP 2
1
2
3
4
5
ATTACH THE ROCKER COVERS TO THE
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
Align the left cylinder head cover from stage 10 with
the left rocker cover. Note, the right cylinder head cover
has flat ends; the left cylinder head cover has a lug
projecting from one end. Place the parts together and
secure with 2 x TYPE OP03 screws. Repeat with the right
cylinder head cover and the right rocker cover.
Stage 11: Rocker Covers, Caps and Spark Wire Holders

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STEP 3
1
2
3
4
ATTACH THE SPARK WIRE HOLDERS
Push the spark wire holders into position on the left and
right rocker covers as shown. The spark wire clip has a flat
side and a tapered side. The flat side should go towards
the Shelby Logo.
Stage 11: Rocker Covers, Caps and Spark Wire Holders
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
If the spark wire clip is difficult to inset, clear the
slot in the rocker cover with a pointed craft knife.
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Stage 11 complete!
Stage 11: Rocker Covers, Caps and Spark Wire Holders

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STAGE 12 PARTS LIST
In stage 12 the engine will continue
to take shape.
Stage 12: Distributor, Fuel Filter, Ignition Coil
and Cylinder Head Cap
Name Quantity
Ignition Distributor 1
Ignition Coil 1
Cylinder Head Central Cover cap 1
Fuel Filter 1
Screw TYPE OP03 3 [including 1 spare]
Ignition Distributor
Ignition Coil
Fuel Filter
Cylinder Head Central Cover cap
Screws

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STEP 1
1
2
3
4
5
ADD COMPONENTS TO THE ENGINE
BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Take the engine block assembly from Stage 04 and
position the distributor in one corner as shown.
Secure in place with a TYPE OP03 screw. Position the
fuel filter on the opposite corner as shown. Secure
with a TYPE OP03 screw.
Stage 12: Distributor, Fuel Filter, Ignition Coil
and Cylinder Head Cap