What did you do to your Maverick or Comet today

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    couldn't find the SUBMERSIBLE FUEL hose.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Instagrip is not an automotive hose and is not listed as submersible. It does however have the same compound on the inner tube as the outer cover with an a rating for resistance to fuel and oil. We sold it for use submerged in diesel and gas with no issues for decades. I wouldn't hesitate to use it but some might prefer the peace of mind using one listed as submersible.
     
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    How about an " in-line" filter ? Would that do it ?
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    Finally got my front seats installed, also painted my rear seats with the SEM satin black
     

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    I have an inline filter...the problem was the hose from the in tank pump to the outlet port from inside the tank. the fuel had what looked like melted the hose. looks like the aftermarket factory in tank pumps came with some cheap hose.
     
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    went to Summit this morning and got a new fuel regulator...:bouncy:
     
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  7. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    Finally bit the bullet and sent my Maverick to a local shop that is very good with electrical problems, and have him looking for the problem with my electric fan problems. The car runs fine and well till it hits the temp to turn on the low speed fan, 185deg, and then shuts the engine down. I have tried, but its getting close to time to start using the car for the summer, so need this fixed. Also, going to send it to a body shop for some rust removal and repair when it gets back from the electrical doc. More to follow:
     
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    that doesn't sound logical but your car has been to my house...:bouncy:
     
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    It's not all that difficult to wire up anything that affects something else.

    I once bought a VW that when shifted into reverse engine died. No way to keep it running. B/U lights were wired to coil.
     
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    LOL
     
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    went out and fired it up, flipped the kill switch and again...it kept running. dash lights and all were on. reached inside, turned the key to off and it still ran for 5-6 seconds then all turned off.
    next I will unplug alt. and see what happens...:bouncy:
    strange thing...haven't changed any wiring for it to start this.
     
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    I tossed a left sport mirror in the trunk.:huh:

    I did however install a short throw shifter in my friends 71 V8/T5 Comet GT today.(y)

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    I think your ghost hitched a ride home with me last time I was over. Has he shown up lately? I don't think logic has anything to do with this!:huh:
     
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    made up a 6 ga. cable (w/circuit breaker) to run my alt. feed to the trunk.
    they predict rain today so should make for a nice day in the shop to install it...:thumbs2:
     
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    Mine is still in the shop, an as usual, he can't duplicate the problem. He's keeping it to investigate more, and look for a clunk in the front end. He says the ball joints are still under warranty, if that is what the problem is. The rest is on me.
    More later......:huh:
     
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