Ohh well..., looks like I´ll have to keep on searching. Even though the 302 to 5.0 swap is doable, the cost of the machining neccessary together...
Thanks for that link Rick, excellent info! Okey, so there certainly seems to be a couple of issues. The bracket for the clutch-linkage doesn´t...
Hey Rick! Using the distributor from my old engine is no problem. Regarding the oil-pickup, am I correct in assuming that the reason for...
Okey, those are definitely "issues". Let´s see if I got this straight: - Firing order, no biggie, just "swap" the wires? - Distributor gear, not...
Okey, this is getting silly..., but anyway, here´s an update on the progress (or rather lack thereoff). :slap: First, I´ve been out of town for...
Thanks guys! Scott, only problem with that is that the enginebay IS allready painted (done in the 80s) and in very nice condition. There´s no...
After roughly 10 hours of work, the old engine is now out of the car. I will get the new engine this sunday or monday, but will not be able to...
Okey, here´s a short update on the engine-swap. First off, I called the guy who is selling me the 302, and he comfirmed it DOES come complete with...
Shaunh82, Cleaver, Jean Doll thanks for the encouragement and concern. I have put some pespective on it overnight, and somehow I feel a lot better...
Thanks for the encouragement Dan. Let me put it like this, I SURE hope so, because if I have many more days like this one in the near future, I...
Well, what can I say? Was going to a pistolcompetition this morning. Bought some breakfeast at McDonalds and brought it with me. Stopped on the...
Part-Time, it definitely is the driveshaft. I´ve allready had the car on a hoist to inspect the nut/bolt and the driveshaft. There is a scrapemark...
Ohh, yes that was discussed earlier. Sorry, I´ve been investigating the insides of a bottle of Laphroig tonight, so concentration may be wandering...
Okey, for the benefit of a guy with ten thumbs, and the mechanical know how of your average invertebrate, WHAT mounts are we talking about? :D...
Scott, the heated garage issue is one of the reasons I sold my -67 Mustang and got this car instead. The Mustang was in need of much more work...
Dan, thanks for the second (corresponding) opinion! T.L. I wouldn´t even consider questioning your judgement here, you are probably perfectly...
Hi Earl, and thanks! I´m not sure whether I can get springs or not, but I´d imagine that my local store could order them, it´s one of the better...
Hi guys! Now that my -72 Comet GT is running fine as far as enginetemperature, I´ve started evaluating what else it might need. One thing that...
Stefan, let me assure you, mice can get in anywhere. Grommet for the electrical wiring a bit torn, they´ll find it for sure, and if they don´t fit...
Scott, Finding a 3-row radiator should be no problem whatsoever, and prices are pretty humane for the main US manufacturers (Ford/GM/Chrysler...
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