Hi! Car was running fine, then one morning just got a click when I turned the key to start. Battery and starter were tested at an auto parts...
Haha, sorry no updates! I am waiting for winter to be over and my other project car to be done. As soon as anything starts coming together, I'll...
Any benefit using compressed air over the rope trick? My compressor loves to turn off/lose air out of the blue, and I would hate to drop a valve....
To calibrate the only TPS I've ever used, I attached a multimeter to the correct contacts and measured the resistance values. It needed a certain...
Is the TPS adjustable? I've dealt with linear potentiometer type TPS's which needed adjusting even when new. An incorrect resistance value could...
Only semi on topic... I believe the only significant wear a person would see on the thrust bearing by starting with the clutch in, would when...
Baby step. For now, I'm focusing on getting the car (1976 Comet) running with the v8 (from a 1982 Crown vic). Near future will include...
Thanks for the info! You have my word I will be doing it, I'll take a couple pictures. But what the transmission be dead when it's all said and...
I have a 1976 Comet which is receiving a 302 from a 1982 LTD. The engine has a Ford FMX transmission, and I have no clue which driveshaft to use....
What drive shaft might be required for an FMX (as pictured) transmission, and the stock differential for this 1976 Comet?
bump Cheers! A.J.
Reviving an old thread, and thanks again for everyone's input. I'm back into focus on the maverick...well comet now. So now let's review what all...
Calgary AB. Not sure if I count as a mav owner, I'm just the bf/personal mechanic.
At stock power levels, the case should be just fine, correct? In terms of exhaust, I'm not worried about fabricating my own, I assume the...
Ebay pan, it just said maverick 302 front sump. I'm not complaining if I can use a girdle, it would reinforce everything if I turbo or supercharge...
[IMG] More parts!
This is deffs not going to be a performance machine, it won't see any drag, just daily street duty. I'm not looking to modify the transmission...
Thought I would share some pictures. As well if anyone has a photo of a dipstick in the timing cover, I would be grateful, I would hate to drill...
Maybe a silly question, but I thought I'd double check. This is the tranny crossmember, correct? [IMG]
And is there a hole in the front area for a front sump dipstick?
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