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by barbee6043
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?
Replies: 6
Views: 623

Re: 64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?

Or looks like repop 289 HP eh man about same $ little more. Thanks for the options.
by barbee6043
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?
Replies: 6
Views: 623

Re: 64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?

So can I search for any stock (non hp)289 manifold? or will 302 exh man work?? How about any of the try y headers> Did I mention I hate headers!! ha
by barbee6043
Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?
Replies: 6
Views: 623

64 Comet 289 column shift auto ..exhaust maniflds?

Manual steering and brakes. Someone in Comet world once told me I will need HI PO exhaust manifolds to fit. Really??? Engine trans ready to go back in and the engine me with NONE. Will be just a driver and I hate headers. I also have been told v8 Maverick exhaust maniflds will work?? Thanks!
by barbee6043
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Re: ignition switch

I figured it out. That little wiring harness that plugs into the back of ign. switch was NEW and BAD!!! Go figure!
by barbee6043
Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 418

ignition switch

Trying to get this project going. New switch but old ignition solenoid. I will start and run but will not turn off at the switch. I tried a second new switch I had on hand. Same thing. Acording to factory electrical manual I have the wires going correctly to switch.
by barbee6043
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans

yes it would be nice to know what interchanges between 64 comet and stang Ford cheaper sometimes, NOT always and definitly not easier as I have my learning curve!!
by barbee6043
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64..changing over to dual master cylinder
Replies: 3
Views: 405

Re: 64..changing over to dual master cylinder

I hate bending lines even the soft ones! I assume the dual MC will bolt right up to firewall plate?
by barbee6043
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64..changing over to dual master cylinder
Replies: 3
Views: 405

64..changing over to dual master cylinder

I am old Mopar guy and this is common here. Is this change usually on he list for pre 67 Ford???? Best company for pre bent lines and distribution block???
by barbee6043
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans

I did pick up a eddie knockoff and I see it will need a fabbed deal to work. Will a kicldown rod off a Stang work>>>??
by barbee6043
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans
Replies: 10
Views: 662

Re: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans

Thanks fr the help!!! 50 years in Mopars teaches me little about Fords!!! My 64 Comet was a 6 cyl and auto and it ha a ROD for the lickdown like Mopar. No doubt going to the 289will require a different kick down rod! I did find that bracket on line and have it now. I also have a 66 289 Fairlane I am...
by barbee6043
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans
Replies: 10
Views: 662

64 comet throttle pedal assembly/289/trans

I am converting over my 64 202 Comet from six to 289 auto. I am ignorant old Mopar guy! My gas pedal assembly has no bracket for a kick down cable. I have a 289 engine but no trans as of yet. It will just be a driver. I have the 5 bolt conversion parts for front end and 8 inch rear yet to pick up. I...
by barbee6043
Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 627

Re: 64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion

Thee original engine was a 200 inline hooked to its auto.
by barbee6043
Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 627

Re: 64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion

Forgot to mention my car is 64 Comet 202 col auto. yep getting a 289 an C4
by barbee6043
Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 627

64 driveshaft- six to v8 conversion

Yes I have all the parts to change the 4 bolt set up to v8, as in all steering, rear end, 289. My question is will my six cyl. driveshaft be correct length and yoke spline?? Column shift. Going to a C4 trans. Thanks all.
by barbee6043
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: 64 Comet underdash fuses?
Replies: 3
Views: 344

Re: 64 Comet underdash fuses?

I am talking about the breaker box at the headlight switch and the inline fuse that is the main wire that fees the splice and goes thru amp gauge. I finally did find the page and looks like 14, 15, 2.5 I admit this is my first Ford/Merc after 40 years with Mopar. I HATE electricals!!!!!!!!!!!! Any o...