AzSideWinder Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 When we switched out the pulley on my Shelby we didn't realize this little plastic piece was a screw in piece of plastic ( X MARKS THE SPOT), we thought it pulled out, not twisted. Anyway this got damaged and now Im on the hunt for a new one, Ford does not sell this piece separately and it can only be obtained by buying a complete supercharger at least that's what Ive been told by my Ford dealer. Can anyone give any suggestions on how I can replace this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I just swapped my pulley this week, so I am very familiar with the part you are talking about. At least in my car (2008 GT500), the "cap" looks exactally like one of those plastic "christmas tree" type push fasteners used to hold trim pieces in place. I'd bet you can find one that works at your local Pep-Boys or Auto Zone. Worst case, you can take the damaged one to your Ford parts desk...they probably have 100 of them in their inventory. Can't see it costing you more than $1.00 or $2.00. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSideWinder Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Ya I already talked to my Ford dealer they don't have them. I was hoping to find exactly the part somehow just because I'm sort of nutty like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Ya I already talked to my Ford dealer they don't have them. I was hoping to find exactly the part somehow just because I'm sort of nutty like that. I can relate to your "nuttyness" in wanting to keep the parts as close to stock as possible, however, I think you would be the only one who would know this cap was not stock. I recall that someone (Metco, VMP,???) makes a billet cap to replace the stock plug/cap. Maybe another Team Shelby member has replaced his/hers with the billet part, and would be willing to send you the stock plastic part......just throwing that out there on your behalf. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSideWinder Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Wow a custom piece would be cool, I'm just thinking it needs to be the screw in type since the rotation would eventually throw it off the pulley if I used a Christmas tree type. Thanks Zman at least your responding to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54First Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 The stock one on my 08 screws out but IT IS a Christmas tree fastener. Head to your local auto parts place's miscellaneous hardware section. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I can't locate the one I found previously, but this one is the same idea. I'm not sure this will fit ours, as the diameter looks too large, but it shows the concept. http://www.lyonsperformance.com/billet-snout-cover-eaton-supercharger-p-1037.html?pID=1037 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 You can buy a package of plastic panel push pins in assorted sizes. They might not thread into place but you certainly trim one to attach with a dab of silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 The stock one on my 08 screws out but IT IS a Christmas tree fastener. Head to your local auto parts place's miscellaneous hardware section. Steve Same as I remember when I swapped out pulley's on my stock blower. Check fitment from one of the fasteners on the hood or trunk liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 The stock one is a "Christmas tree" style push plug that can be purchased at any good hardware or home improvement store. I have done a few Shelby supercharger swaps and Ford has used a couple of different plug types as far as the diameter of the head goes. The main thing is that you want the plug to fit the snout so that it won't come out. Best I can recall there isn't any part #s on the original plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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