Hm I'm pretty sure it was there but I'll check after work. It would stink if the problem were so simple and went undiagnosed this long!
Is there a way to estimate how many teeth the flexplate has without removing everything to manually count teeth? Also how will I know what starter...
The rust will definitely be gone, it's mostly been ground out and/or neutralized already in preparation. The front lip directly over the...
This is a very silly question as it's totally in the eye of the beholder, but what is the general concensus on a vinyl roof on a Maverick? Mine...
I'm not sure where to start on this one. When we first got the motor running the initial starter was super loud but seemed connected right;...
Sorry yes I meant type F. :) The Dude said he can do it on a weekend so we'll probably go that route. Thanks for the info, I'm glad it's something...
Not what I wanted to hear but unsurprising nonetheless. I've been wanting to rebuild the tranny anyway but as this has become our gas-guzzling...
It only happens when the outside temps are near freezing or just a bit above, otherwise she's a very happy little tranny. Fluid levels are good...
My 73 absolutely hates being cold. It's in good running condition, provided the temperatures are warm or it's been allowed to warm up (and it...
Definitely treat the rust!!! The car we've got now had its vinyl roof removed then left untreated in a coastal town, and we've been working hard...
Thanks for the info!! :D
Does anyone know what other models (besides more Mavs or Comets) one can find an interchangeable steering box? The Dude took his off of his...
Patrick we're having the exact same problems with my newly put-together Mav too. :banghead::banghead: We're thinking of rebuilding the C4 tranny...
:mg::agreed: If it weren't for the fact that all my spare car money is now going to the machine shop for my motor, I'd be ALL OVER THIS!!!! Gah....
I'd love to do a weekend ride - both our Mav's will hopefully be up and running very soon and when they are then count us in! My job requires me...
We took the new block over to the machine shop yesterday and were informed that the crank we'd left was off an 80s 302 - adding insult to injury,...
Finally found a block I can use for the price I'm wanting: a 289 at the local junkyard that shows promise, provided the rust can be bored out of...
There's a red 1970 Maverick here in Hanford that I've been seeing all over lately. Whoever owns it works at a local burger joint. I keep wanting...
- 1973 Mercury Comet (sold 2009) + 1973 Maverick + 1970 Maverick Total: 1,441
Sacramento native here, currently living down near Fresno. If there's going to be a Bay area meet and my cars are running, me and the Dude would...
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