What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. 464925

    464925 Maverick 1973-Pure Muscle

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    i wined the battle against the z link bar screw.
    i needed to weld, was really difficult but feel very happy.
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    464925, Feb 5, 2023
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    put on the rear brake lines.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    fired it up, ran it through a couple of heat cycles. going tomorrow for a front end alignment.

    :drive:...:chirp: ...:burnout:
     
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    Gotta love parts cars… I’m guessing the previous owner was trying to emulate a rats nest. 2E6024A9-6782-42AA-97B3-3F92CB987452.jpeg 577166FA-5D2D-42E6-8D95-B11981D4E86E.jpeg 51243CC4-B0B9-48CF-8AFB-D9FD62FB9797.jpeg
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I noticed I only had 20 lbs. of fuel pressure from my new Holley 12-305 fuel pump.
    when I pulled it down this is what I found. this hose is only about 1.5" long...:yikes:
     

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  6. William623

    William623 Member

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    Well that is good to know… I’m running the same pump.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I think a lot has to do with it doesn't have a... torque arrestor … , the pump I ran before did. The reason I changed to the... Holley 12-305... is because the hose deteriorated on it...:slap:
    I am putting the... E2085H ... back in and this one has the corrugated hose on it. My understanding is that's more gas friendly than the rubber is.
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    side note...
    the picture above is the pump I ordered, this is what they sent me...same part number...:slap:
    I ordered it just before I decided to go with the...Holley 12-305 ...been sitting on the shelf unopened so too late to return...:bouncy:
     

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  9. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    If you're buyin' regular fuel line hose, it will deteriorate when submerged. There is hose specifically made for in tank usage.
     
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    Hopefully fixed a rear glass leak, and finally installed Comet deluxe gas cap with cable tether. Now, on to trunk weatherstrip replacement.
     
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    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Bummer! At least it is repairable.
     
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    Governor Arzola, I am always impressed with the meticulous work you do......Impeccable taste.....
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    both pumps that had the hose problems had the hose that came from the factory on the pump.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    got my new fuel pump up and running. gauge wouldn't read so in troubleshooting I found a loose ground in the sender plug , all is good now...:thumbs2:
     
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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    OK they used the wrong hose...
     
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