What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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

  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    what throttle body did you install?
     
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    actually got to drive it without sucking water into the carb. (replaced fuel tank) maiden voyage.!!! :bananaman

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    stared at it sadly as it sits here covered in snow, i hate winter, i don't drive mine in the snow, i don't want any mishaps
     
  4. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Rolled mine outside so I had more room to finish the garage. Once that's finished It's time to work on the Harley, it needs a full on detail so it can find a new home in the spring. Hate to do it but why own a bagger when momma won't ride and the majority of it's use is back and forth to work???? I can do that on a Sportster and have just as much fun.
     
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    Funny I know exactly what you mean lol
     
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    went to move it to winter storage spot to clear the drive and wouldn't start. looks like needs work on starting system cause it had over 11volts but turned over like it had 9. charged over night and started with less then 1 full turn of the crank today. now resting till spring.
     
  7. Lzoesch

    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    Cleaned the entire garage yet again. Finally able to move freely thoughthe garage. Going to start laying out the chassis parts and figure out a game plan on pputting it all together. Waiting for everything to come. Should be here next Tuesday. Eager to work on it.
     
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    I have a lm-2 data logger that was on the maverick that I rolled in 2012 but I am installing it on the 85 mustang I am building. The carb on this motor was on the motor that had the data logger and the egt are right at 1275 to 1325 degrees.
     
  9. z28th1s

    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    We put a fresh set of plugs in my uncle's '71 Comet GT. I also got my '72 Grabber out the garage and took it out for a little cruise to get it some exercise.
     
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    Cruised it, The Southern Maryland Camaro Club had there annual Hangover Cruise to Marshall Hall Md., surprisingly a lot of cars were out. it was a great day for a cruise.
     
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    Trying to get mine started an running after a new head gasket was installed. Ran good for 3 hours , now it runs like crap. Vacuum reads 12 to 5 hgs. So back to work on it soon. :hmmm:
     
  12. m in sc

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    took it over to the storage unit facility and hung donuts and drifted it with 2 friends of mine. Ye-Haw! closed gate: no cops. win.
    wish i had the go pro with me.
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    replaced new sway bar bushing...thats about it..
     
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    Installed the '89 Mustang GT seat on the passenger side to match the driver's seat installed last week.

    Bruce
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    I opened a box I received a month ago containing a horn pad (yes ordering 1 part is all the progress I've made in a month). Not sure what it is, but I don't think it's from a Maverick. Maybe Torino. It will work, just a different color combo.
     

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