Need Motor Help

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Mikef, Jun 6, 2022.

  1. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

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    Agreed, while not rocket science many odds & ends will have to be sourced.

    I've always taken the easy route, PARTS CAR!!! Had two when I converted my Turbo Coupe from 4cyl to 5.0.
     
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  2. Mikef

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    Great advice. It’s runs now and we drive it. Just slowly doing things to it.
     
  3. CopiousGull77

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    I wish our 250 would have Ben rebuild able... Good motors ! But since it was shot, found a 302 block and had local machine shop build it for me, even broke it in. Roller everything. Bill was 4,000 another 1000 for intake, valve covers, oil pan, distributor, ect... We had much fun in it before pulled the inline...
     

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    That's purty!
     
  5. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    road ready was as Krazy stated..."many odds & ends will have to be sourced."
    have all the v8 parts to include not only for the engine but... rear gear, driveshaft, tires/rims, radiator, E-fans, trans rebuilt, trans cooler, front end parts and good brakes all around, ets, ets.
     
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    Thanks ! Either way u go, have fun with it, always feels good every time can manage to get something done on em...
     
  7. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Se seriously.....what is the budget?
     
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    lol. Seriously there is no budget. None at all. I am very fortunate and me and my son are having fun doing this so far…..
     

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