Check for an exhaust leak, maybe a cracked manifold?
I had a header gasket leak and had the same issues you are experiencing, new gasket problem solved.
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- Sat May 11, 2024 10:56 pm
- Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
- Topic: Exhaust Noise
- Replies: 3
- Views: 44
- Thu May 09, 2024 5:17 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
- Thu May 09, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Doesn’t NHRA require a 6 pt minimum for cars faster than 11.50? How does that work for the 4 pt as 11.50 isn’t “slow” these days. I really wanted the 4 pt so I could have seatbelts. I have no interest in swing out or fixed front bars. The wife won’t think it’s cool having to crawl over or around th...
- Thu May 09, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
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Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Doesn’t NHRA require a 6 pt minimum for cars faster than 11.50? How does that work for the 4 pt as 11.50 isn’t “slow” these days. I really wanted the 4 pt so I could have seatbelts. I have no interest in swing out or fixed front bars. The wife won’t think it’s cool having to crawl over or around th...
- Thu May 09, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
The bolts you see on the down tubes are junctions where the tubes join, I did this for ease of installation. They are extremely strong, NHRA approved to mid 8 seconds. I TIG welded everything using a filler rod designed for the type of material they are made from. Jim https://www.summitracing.com/pa...
- Thu May 09, 2024 11:51 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Are those tubes to the trunk bolted on? I feel like I see some Fasteners about a foot behind the main loop. Thanks for the PVC idea - I have never really done this but I really Like your setup. Yes the four points have plates welded to the tubes, the plates are then bolted to 1/2” plates that are w...
- Thu May 09, 2024 10:56 am
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
So I think I am going to put a 4 pt cage in. It will need to be a prefab kit or I will need to measure and have custom bent. With that said, has anyone used any of the off the shelf kits such as Rhodes? Opinions? Experiences? Plan is to sandwich and bolt in. I would also like the trunk bars to foll...
- Tue May 07, 2024 8:32 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Lou's 65 Comet Build
- Replies: 951
- Views: 183186
Re: Lou's 65 Comet Build
Looking good Lou! It’s the little details that make a difference. When I was building my Comet I wanted to keep the heater but the rubber hoses interfered with the valve cover. I decided to move the hose tubing location, I soldered copper tubing to the core and moved the holes in the firewall. I use...
- Mon May 06, 2024 10:00 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
I just looked at the Speedway link, https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/ford-9-inch-housing-identification-and-axle-measurement/28853 They use the term “flange to flange” with the axles installed in the housing, meaning their measurement is from the axle flange. I measured mine from the housi...
- Mon May 06, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
- Replies: 276
- Views: 10596
Re: Root's 64 Cyclone Build
Can anyone tell me the pitfalls of using a 56 1/2” flange to flange 9” housing! In my mind I only see it affecting the rim offset. Am I missing anything else? I currently don’t have any rims so getting what I want I would think make this a non-issue Can anyone confirm that the rim mounting surfaces...
- Fri May 03, 2024 8:29 pm
- Forum: Showing Off
- Topic: Let me start!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 664
- Views: 233348
Re: Let me start!!!!!!!!
Looks great sitting low!
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:46 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Z code '64 Marauder
- Replies: 4
- Views: 88
Re: Z code '64 Marauder
I have been following that auction. ‘64 Marauders are my favorite big Mercury’s. This one looks funny with the fender skirts, seems the comments agree with me.Joe Travers wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:03 pmVery slick!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964- ... arauder-5/
Joe
Jim
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
- Topic: 63 single master bowl upgrade to dual
- Replies: 7
- Views: 220
Re: 63 single master bowl upgrade to dual
Hello guys, I would like to do the upgrade without a booster. I'm staying with all drums for now. Wondering if the dual master with the 2 different sized bowels that are meant for disc (I'm assuming) would be OK? I did find a nice youtube video where a 67 Fairlane manual master (2 large bowels) and...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:25 pm
- Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
- Topic: Front end brakes and suspension
- Replies: 24
- Views: 527
Re: Front end brakes and suspension
https://i.postimg.cc/FKw3WmfH/Screenshot-20240425-051710-kindlephoto-513064480.png Looks cool but what about header clearance??? Joe That is one big reason my Cyclone is not lower in the front, as it is I have about 3 1/2” of clearance between the ground and my header flanges. I am also running a f...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:21 pm
- Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
- Topic: Front end brakes and suspension
- Replies: 24
- Views: 527
Re: Front end brakes and suspension
He nailed the stance!