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by 62Cometman
Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Caltracs Help
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Re: Caltracs Help

couldn't you just measure them eye to eye along the bottom & tell them what you have? Falcon has a different wheel base than comets, so probably different for all years. are yours 2.5'' wide like later comets? no mine are still just the 2" units like what the early falcons used, every spring compan...
by 62Cometman
Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Caltracs Help
Replies: 4
Views: 972

Caltracs Help

I just had a not so nice conversation with one of the folks over at caltracs who told me that apparently all 60-65 comets used the same rear suspension setup, now i informed him nicely that the 60-63 were different than the 64-65 which he denied and said if that were the case they wouldnt be selling...
by 62Cometman
Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Non power steering?
Replies: 6
Views: 1396

Re: Non power steering?

no other than the lack of PS assist there is no detriment to what you wanna do, however I would take the pump off altogether If I was in your shoes, but you might find that trying to turn when barely moving or stop is hard as the PS boxes have a lower ratio like 12:1-16:1 vs the 20:1 or higher of a ...
by 62Cometman
Tue Aug 11, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: EARLY VS OLD SPINDLES AND CONTROL ARMS?
Replies: 1
Views: 798

EARLY VS OLD SPINDLES AND CONTROL ARMS?

So I have a 62 Comet and I was replacing the suspension about 2 years back and the got a set of 63 spindles that required the larger upper ball joint so I bought a set of 64-66 style mustang/falcon/comet control arms and used the standard post 62 lowers which are the same as the mustang units, after...
by 62Cometman
Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 1962 Comet Build Thread
Replies: 159
Views: 34445

Re: 1962 Comet Build Thread

Has anyone done the Shelby drop on a Comet? I am thinking the drop works for these early Comets but wondering how much of a difference it makes. Any input is appreciated. I did the shelby drop on my car, the stance didnt really change that much but i also replaced springs at the same time, it does ...
by 62Cometman
Thu May 07, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 62 Comet Subframe Connectors
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

62 Comet Subframe Connectors

Other thans Crites I haven't been able to find anyone that has a set of subframe connectors that would fit a 62 Comet. I see the tubular set from Global West Suspension for a Falcon, is there any reason those wouldn't work on a Comet? The front connection is boxed in and the rear is a L bracket http...
by 62Cometman
Mon May 04, 2020 4:07 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: NEED CARB HELP!
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: NEED CARB HELP!

Well according to the aftermarket gauge I had mounted under the dash it was reading 240 degrees after a few minutes, but thinking something was off, I used an infrared thermometer to test my theory and I was infact only running 180 degree and much have an air pocket around that sensor :roll: also i ...
by 62Cometman
Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: New Clutch Chatter
Replies: 4
Views: 1422

Re: New Clutch Chatter

Its a brand new clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel, new motor mounts, the idle was a little high at first but I got it fixed and its about 900 RPM or so, im pretty sure its rear end ratio cause the clutch doesn't slip or chatter once its moving, I might have to accelerate the time frame for when I...
by 62Cometman
Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: New Clutch Chatter
Replies: 4
Views: 1422

New Clutch Chatter

I finally figured out the high idle on my comet, and got to test drive it and its got a clutch chatter on take off, I cant notice it once moving but it makes we worry that theres something wrong with the clutch, but it dawned on me that the rear in this car is very high geared 2.73 in fact. Im wonde...
by 62Cometman
Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: NEED CARB HELP!
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

NEED CARB HELP!

Alright folks, im pulling my hair out over here, i got everything put together on my comet after the v8 swap and got the car to roar to life, but it wants to idle reallllll high about 3000-3200 rpm, the engine is a blueprint motor and it came with a 600cfm holley 4160 mounted to it when i purchased ...
by 62Cometman
Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Welding Exhaust
Replies: 7
Views: 1892

Re: Welding Exhaust

No need to change anything to weld aluminized, it just sounds different but will weld just the same as regular steel. Lap joints are typically easier to weld than butt joints with less worry for burn through, and the extra reinforcement of the pipe is a big bonus. In other words weld away!
by 62Cometman
Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: looking to buy 144 or 170 for 61 Comet
Replies: 3
Views: 1515

Re: looking to buy 144 or 170 for 61 Comet

I have a complete 170 sitting in my garage in nebraska with all the goodies on it, 1.6 rockers, HEI based distributor, powergen system, Stainless dual outlet header,i refreshed the motor about 2 years ago with rings gaskets bearings etc. and it only had roughly 1500 miles on it before i pulled it to...
by 62Cometman
Wed Jan 29, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 1962 Comet Build Thread
Replies: 159
Views: 34445

Re: 1962 Comet Build Thread

I appreciate the response, i was going to use those originally but was worried about the strength of the L bracket specifically, but depending on how the current setup works in the car i might be converting to those anyway :roll:
by 62Cometman
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:11 am
Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
Topic: 1962 Comet Build Thread
Replies: 159
Views: 34445

Re: 1962 Comet Build Thread

Hey Darryl, Good to see another 62 on the forum, did you end up using the 3 piece conversion mounts? Im curious as to how well they work, i fought the set of single bushing mounts i got from Total Control Products for the better part of 2 days and it still seems like it might be in at a tweaked angl...
by 62Cometman
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Total Control Products Engine mounts
Replies: 0
Views: 1041

Total Control Products Engine mounts

How many of you have had experience with the total control products engine mounts i got their no adjustable units, and was attempting to install the 302 into my 62 and was having some header clearance issues and it looked like there could be some issues with firewall / bellhousing clearance. Has any...