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by Rocket989
Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:29 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Disc Brake Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 2372

Re: Disc Brake Conversion

A ton of good info/advice in this thread! I'll add my anecdotal experience(s): -Disc brakes are better, but front disc/rear drum is plenty for 99.2% of what anyone is gonna do with our cars. -Master Cylinder piston sizing is based on brake system volume. While the (semi-complicated) math is out ther...
by Rocket989
Sat May 21, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 Compression Test
Replies: 25
Views: 3937

Re: 289 Compression Test

Yah, rerun it hot. For those engines, cold, the numbers are about right, 150 to 120 is a decent spread though. I’d say she’s a bit on the decline. You could do the squirt a wee bit of oil into cylinder thing to see if it jumps up on the lower cylinders. You have a leak down tester for the oil rings?...
by Rocket989
Sat May 14, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: roller 5.0 help
Replies: 19
Views: 3143

Re: roller 5.0 help

I wouldn't reuse the balancer. I think you'll find a v-belt setup easier especially if no AC or PS. I would also replace the timing chain. Figure out what eccentric you'll be using (1-pc or 2-pc) since it & cam gear have to match (pic below). 2-pc: https://i.postimg.cc/FHWpT5dL/2pc-Eccentric-zps23db...
by Rocket989
Wed May 11, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: roller 5.0 help
Replies: 19
Views: 3143

Re: roller 5.0 help

I don't know of any headers that will work with the GT40P heads in a Comet/Falcon. I tried with a couple prior to landing the Edelbrock heads. These SAY they do, but no personal experience. I would give 'em a call: https://www.sandersonheaders.com/sanderson-ff6-small-block-ford-header-set.html I do ...
by Rocket989
Sat May 07, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Bye to my 351C
Replies: 12
Views: 1536

Re: Bye to my 351C

:thud:…fainted…. Wow!!!
by Rocket989
Sat May 07, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Bye to my 351C
Replies: 12
Views: 1536

Re: Bye to my 351C

Fred - that’s awesome & thanks for the pics! You guys must have gotten lucky on the one day a year it’s warm enough to wear a t-shirt ANYWHERE in Canada!! :mrgreen:
by Rocket989
Fri May 06, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: All in the Family, Comet's Ford Sisters
Topic: ‘64 Falcon Track Project
Replies: 577
Views: 108437

Re: 64 Falcon Track Car

Man, that is sweet - though you know Pop is squinting trying NOT to see the Cragars!! :lol:
by Rocket989
Fri May 06, 2022 11:01 pm
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: TFFN
Replies: 1
Views: 522

TFFN

While I always found it easier to participate here, I did post a bit and read a lot on TFFN. When it shuttered, did the whole site get poofed?

I’ve searched a bit & appears to be the case. That’s too bad, there was a wealth of knowledge in the forum archives.
by Rocket989
Wed May 04, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 260 Shelby
Replies: 14
Views: 2404

Re: 260 Shelby

Joe - Do you have a 5-bolt bellhousing for the T10? Always found the smallest Windsors interesting but not worth it unless you really want "OG". The replacement piston thing is a definite limitation unless you're willing to spend the $$$ for custom. Several years back, there was a local guy trying t...
by Rocket989
Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:14 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Hello everyone!
Replies: 15
Views: 2083

Re: Hello everyone!

Sigh, not another vertical headlighter to muck up the place...! Kidding!! :mrgreen: Welcome on!

Sweet ride and the paint looks fantastic, interior also. I've often wondered if the '94-'95 'Stang upper intake would clear - now I know!
by Rocket989
Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: ‘64 rear lower 1/4 panel replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1198

Re: ‘64 rear lower 1/4 panel replacement

SASSY wrote:
Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:11 am
Talent!!
Fo sho!
by Rocket989
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Motivation
Replies: 16
Views: 2422

Re: Motivation

I have a soft-spot for the Accel stuff and back when, had gotten a great deal on the distributor. It's easy to tune the advance curve, etc. Well, except they no longer make the bushings and while other brands bushings ID's are same, the OD's are not. I got lucky and found one that gives ~14-degrees ...
by Rocket989
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: POP's sheep rider
Replies: 26
Views: 3791

Re: POP's sheep rider

Baseball has always been my favorite sport. Sadlty (for me) after 6-years, my older boy hung up the glove last year to go only football. Still coaching my youngest's team. We won the league championship last year & while rec ball only, still a heckuva thing IMO. Shucks, I didn't even care about the ...
by Rocket989
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Motivation
Replies: 16
Views: 2422

Re: Motivation

Thanks Pop & Lou - missed you guys too! Kid was definitely more excited. :D I wasn't unhappy. but on first go became apparent the module in the distributor had taken a dump. So that makes one ignition module & one coil in less than 1000 miles. I figure Accel/Holley are going to mail me a check for $...