COMET PERFORMANCE

Finally got the clutch, pressure plate and 4 speed in. It was a tranny I bought used and took a chance, well it shifts great except it grinds a little going into 3rd. WTF So I guess it is coming out again for a new 3rd gear synchro.

It's a '66 390 3 speed stock, I thought. Ran into a problem, went to put on the 11" pressure plate and the holes wouldn't line up on the fly wheel. I looked at the old PP and it's a 11 1/2" I ordered a new fly wheel, same amount of teeth, so I hope this all fits.

Thanks for the tips, I've never done this before but it's going pretty smooth so far. The biggest problem that I had was the top bolt on the starter, I had to get a 2' extension and go in through the front of the engine.

I have a 66 comet 390 4 speed could someone tell me the torque specs on the bellhousing and pressure plate? I found pressure plate 35 lbs and bellhousing 40-5- and trans to bell 37-42 lbs are these right/ Different places give you different numbers. Thanks.

I did find a 4 speed toploader for $800 I have everything out now for a new clutch and PP should have in in a few days.

Putting this picture incase someone searches for this.

Thank you I just ordered it. Is there a trick putting it on or easy to figure it out?

I have a 66 Comet with a 390 3 speed that I'm putting a 4 speed and clutch. I took the bellhousing off and put the new throw-out bearing in. How does that clutch fork stay in place. There is a raised bar in the bell where the fork rests but it's loose. There are two holes on the fork one on either s...

I have a 66 mercury comet 390 3 speed stick, I am changing it to a 4 speed. I got a rug-j trans with a c70 tail, what do I do for the speedometer gears?/ Also I'm going to change it to a 3.55 posi rear, I don't have that yet but soon. Also any suggestions on the rear? Thanks

Same here. I just bought a 66 and it has a oil gauge in there but not original. If I find 2 I will let you know.

Very nice, mine is the same year and color!

I guess I don't need help. I just talked to a local guy that works on older fords and he wants to take a look at it. He said he can get original equipment that he will restore and install that. I think that will be better than buying aftermarket parts, don't know if they will be as good but better t...

I have a 66 Comet 390 3 speed stick manual steering and brakes. I need to change this to power steering and all the power steering boxes say that I have to cut 3 inches off the steering column. Is there any way around the cutting of the column and if not is that a big job? When I was looking to buy ...

Thanks all!!

Thanks for you guys posting back. I have been looking at rebuilt 4 speed trans and they aren't cheap, would I need much more than the trans and the shifter? The car is in really good shape and this is the only major project for it.