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by vicegrip
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: AOD swap
Replies: 3
Views: 60

Re: AOD swap

I really don't think there will be much of an issue. Nothing like this is ever a direct bolt on deal but the AOD isn't that big. Not the toughest trans Ford ever made but the net is full of mods to make them stronger. In the 90s,guys ran them in turbo Fox cars with huge power,200 mph in 1/4 mile. ht...
by vicegrip
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Re-Wiring Diagram?
Replies: 11
Views: 217

Re: Re-Wiring Diagram?

No regulator required if using a G3 or some type of 1 wire alternator. Guys consider that an upgrade unless looking for originality.
by vicegrip
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: '65 with 351c/C6 install question
Replies: 4
Views: 568

Re: '65 with 351c/C6 install question

Not a Cleveland but I stuck a 460 with a C6 in a 65. I probably could have gotten by with shock tower mods but went with a M2 conversion instead. I had to put a couple small pie shaped patches in the tunnel but nothing drastic. The original type carpet fit fine.
by vicegrip
Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Diode in 3-Wire Alternator Activation Wire
Replies: 4
Views: 443

Re: Diode in 3-Wire Alternator Activation Wire

The only time I have seen where a diode may be needed is when using some type of MSD box as pointed out in the instructions.I did find that out to be true on one occasion when the motor continued to run with the switch off.I have never needed a diode on any OEM type wiring setups.
by vicegrip
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
Topic: Borgeson install
Replies: 13
Views: 1040

Re: Borgeson install

Going through the same thing with a guy's 67 Fairlane. He did the cutting according to Borgeson instructions.When I came on the scene,the joint he had was half way through the fire wall and when the box was bolted up,didn't line up with the column. Borgeson suggested using shims behind the box to li...
by vicegrip
Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Ballast Resistor Wire
Replies: 9
Views: 724

Re: Ballast Resistor Wire

If the resistor wire is bad,goes to zero volts.The voltage with switch in the run position should be 5-7 like you said but 12v in start position only by way of a coil bypass to the fender well mounted starter relay,solenoid.If 12v in run,resister has been bypassed or the relay bypass wire has been c...
by vicegrip
Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: MY 64 gasser
Replies: 31
Views: 2255

Re: MY 64 gasser

Hey,there's a guy on fordfe.com doing a 65 gasser,goes by Tommy-T.He is running a FE but the thread is pretty informative on gasser type builds.
by vicegrip
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Dove Manufacturing
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Re: Dove Manufacturing

The kid isn't quite as talkative as the old man was.I talked to Jim a couple of times at the Columbus swap.Very interesting guy with some super cool stuff on display.I did buy a few things and wish I would have bought more.I read where they sold all the original Ford casting molds they had but who k...
by vicegrip
Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
Topic: 66 comet is needing help
Replies: 9
Views: 1436

Re: 66 comet is needing help

Hey,I really appreciate your desire to do it yourself but in my experience,3d printed stuff doesn't hold up in high stress,wear situations.Why go to all the work when you can buy the whole deal for 17 bucks? https://www.autokrafters.com/product/20327/clutch-equalizer-bar-bushing-clip-kit-1966-69-for...
by vicegrip
Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Electric Power Brakes,,?
Replies: 6
Views: 639

Re: Electric Power Brakes,,?

I did a 93 Fox body big block swap with a hydro boost and rack from a 2002 Mustang GT,electric pump from a Toyota MR2.Really not to tough to do.Run the pressure line from the pump to the booster,another separate pressure line from booster to rack,merge the 2 return lines and back to the pump.Origina...
by vicegrip
Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: 66 - 69 Comets
Topic: 9'' Rear End
Replies: 9
Views: 907

Re: 9'' Rear End

It would be fun to stick a big inch high power motor in that car.Super sleeper patina fest.
by vicegrip
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Hard Core Performance
Topic: Tach Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1075

Re: Tach Questions

You have it right.If you put some kind of plug under the hood for temporary use,you need a jumper between the poles to run without the extra tach.
by vicegrip
Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Introducing Betsy
Replies: 9
Views: 895

Re: Introducing Betsy

Sorry to hear about you wife,, That's a really nice Comet you have. Bet it is a handful with 600+ Welcome. Lou Yeah,Lou,it was a handful.I had a set of 10.5 drag radials on it.If you warmed them up a little,it would launch hard and fairly straight but you had to stay on top of it or you're in the d...
by vicegrip
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Hard Core Performance
Topic: Tach Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1075

Re: Tach Questions

Current driven,as in tach operation,not currently driven.Had to laugh,sorry.Older Ford vehicles used current driven tachs,hooked in series from the run-start position on the switch to the positive on the coil through the resistor wire.I would think those old Faria's are current driven.If so,you can ...
by vicegrip
Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Hard Core Performance
Topic: Tach Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1075

Re: Tach Questions

Are these tachs both current driven?