What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by ptpdub, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. Comet79

    Comet79 71 Cometa

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    Great buy, the bell housing alone is worth 3 times alone then what you paid for the whole transmission. It's a T5 right?
     
  2. William623

    William623 Member Supporting Member

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    Yep its a world class t5.
     
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    Comet79 71 Cometa

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    Sweet....:thumbs2:
     
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    Although it’s a NWC T5 I picked this stuff up last night for $44.
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    Purchased for the bellhousing, Hurst short throw shifter & aluminum valve covers.
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    Before cleaning
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    After a few minutes in the parts washer, seems that being covered in oil for decades kept them from corroding like most I’ve seen.
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Nice score!
     
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  6. RaceReadyMav

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    New gas cap installed
     

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  7. William623

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    Wow nice score!! The valve covers are worth $150+ alone.
     
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    Yes I know, I’ve been looking for a affordable set for over a year.
     
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    They are one of my favorite sets! I drove 1.5 hours each way to buy a set for $50 a year ago. Definitely a good score.
     
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    What year are they? The early ones were prone to cracking so they added thicker material around the screw holes.
     
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    I believe a early set, he said all parts were off a 82 but the tags all say 83.:huh:
     
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    Pulled water pump and front cover to address coolant leak.
     
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    Found my front end noise. It’s ready for Cars and Coffee in the morning
     

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    received my new timing chain/gears and seals. Gonna do that on labor day tomorrow, cuz you know it will be labors
     
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    Finally tuned the replacement carburetor.
     

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