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Matt those links aren't working.
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1962 Mercury Comet S22 302 5.0 T5 Custom: tfs 1 cam & springs, 8.8 31 spline lsd 373 rear, 5 lug disc conversion front and rear, new V8 steering components, Gt40 heads, Performer RPM intake, phenolic spacer, Brawler 650
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Matt the last pic, is this after you moved the rearend back ?? which ever it is it looks great! :D
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x2!! Looks great man!! :mrgreen:
'cause Johno says you gotta have a sig pic! :)
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...X3 on looking great :!: pop
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Yes. It's has been moved back for a while just done now the correct way. Thanks!
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Tims1965MercuryComet wrote:Pulled the rear axles today. The left axle shaft bearing has been noisy for while. The right side came out easy. But, I could not pull the left axle out. Made a puller out of angle iron. Beat on the puller with a four pound hammer until the axle popped out. :D The splines look just fine. Got it done just in time as it is raining now.


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New bearings and retainers pressed on by a repair shop in Prescott. They also turned my drums. New seals and flange gaskets. Got it back together about 2 weeks ago. Nice and quiet now. :D
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Changed the oil and filter today. Being that it's not a daily driver but rather a weekend cruiser it only averages 800-1000 miles a year. Last year we put a little over 1300 miles on it participating in club activities so I only change the oil once a year in it around this time.

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Regapped the plugs from .040 to .035 and got it running a bit smoother. Next up is to step down the gap until I get it right...
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Started the black car tonight for first time since I got the headers back. Checked my new trans cooling lines for leaks and everything seems ok. Added a couple of more clamps to the lines to fasten them to the side of the framerail. Ordered a barrel of racing fuel. Its getting close to that time of the year.
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Checked my valves today . Ran up and down the driveway a couple of times. Brakes, line lock, & transbrake seem ok.
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loman wrote:Checked my valves today . Ran up and down the driveway a couple of times. Brakes, line lock, & transbrake seem ok.
SOUNDS like you just need to point it straight and pull the trigger,,,,,and hang on :!: :shock: :wink:
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Drove the Ol'Girl to the grocery store to pick up a few things. She still runs strong, Pugs.
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I warmed the car up again today and then retorqued all the header bolts. Then I installed new valve cover gaskets. I glued them with weatherstrip adhesive to the covers first and reinstalled.
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