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- Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:52 pm
- Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
- Topic: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 283
Re: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly
You definitely need to determine if it is fuel or an ignition issue, otherwise you are shooting at a moving target. Rig up a fuel line to a gas can or similar and bypass the stock tank and lines. ( could be a rubber line collapsing) I am not familiar with MSD systems, maybe someone else can jump in ...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: 1962 Comet on BAT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 388
1962 Comet on BAT
Posted today on Bring a Trailer by the Peterson Museum in LA.
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- Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
- Topic: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 283
Re: 347 Keeps Dying Randomly
This maybe a long shot but I have heard about guys having this happen. Something foreign in the fuel tank plugs the pickup which starves the engine of fuel. As soon as the pump stops ( engine not running) the suction stops and the foreign piece moves away from the pickup until it makes its way back ...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:09 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Finally building my 64 Comet
- Replies: 207
- Views: 26875
Re: Finally building my 64 Comet
Having a removable lever is a bonus, my shifter is too old for that feature. I'm not sure when Hurst started offer that feature.
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Finally building my 64 Comet
- Replies: 207
- Views: 26875
Re: Finally building my 64 Comet
I have a T-10 with a Hurst Competition plus that I bought in the late ‘60’s. It was specifically made for a Comet or Falcon, the lever is slightly shorter than I would prefer but it depends on where your seat is mounted.( photo attached) It is possible to modify the lever but I would recommend that ...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:10 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
- Replies: 107
- Views: 5262
Re: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
Did you prep the arm rest before shooting the SEM paint? The surface must be surgically clean and prepared with this product: https://semproducts.com/product/vinyl-prep/38343 The linkage on the carb maybe for the transmission kick down, I have had an early automatic trans in decades so this is just ...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: 60 - 63 Comets
- Topic: Ol' Black Mattie 63' Comet Custom Build
- Replies: 6
- Views: 374
Re: Ol' Black Mattie 63' Comet Custom Build
I installed’70 Mustang Boss 302 spindles in my Cyclone back in 1972, I also converted to the ‘65 style steering. Along with the spindles I used the Boss disc brakes, everything worked well. I would probably still have that setup if I had not converted to a strut front suspension. You should be able ...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:08 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself
- Topic: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
- Replies: 107
- Views: 5262
Re: 1965 Comet Caliente (little red)
After making sure your alignment is correct make sure you experiment with tire pressure. These cars did not have radial tires when designed so you have “modified” the suspension when you went with this type of tire. I have found that with the combination I have I need 35psi in the front tires to cur...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:50 pm
- Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
- Topic: 260 Tripower
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1251
Re: 260 Tripower
Looks very nice. I have a suggestion, when you clamp the hose to the barbed fittings use “Fuel injection “ style clamps. They look better and tighten the hose around the perimeter evenly without cutting into the rubber. Jim https://www.maperformance.com/products/hps-304-stainless-steel-fuel-injectio...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: Rear brake drum replacement kit 65 Comet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 336
Re: Rear brake drum replacement kit 65 Comet
Forget Amazon, go to your local NAPA store and talk to a professional parts guy. They offer multiple grades of brake parts. Nothing on my Cyclone is stock so I cannot provide you with exact part numbers.
Jim
Jim
- Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: “64 Cyclone at BJ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 502
Re: “64 Cyclone at BJ
SOLD. $29,500 ( hammer price, before fees)Jims65cyclone wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:09 pmGood looking car. Be interested to know what she brings.
Jim
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:14 pm
- Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
- Topic: “64 Cyclone at BJ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 502
“64 Cyclone at BJ
The circus is coming to Scottsdale, under the Barret Jackson big top:
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive ... ONE-271210
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive ... ONE-271210
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Joe Travers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 529
Re: Joe Travers
You may have noticed that one of our most prolific posters, Joe Travers, hasn't posted since 12/26/23. https://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=16710 Turns out Joe suffered some serious complications from a mild case of Covid-19 that he had in early December, and has spent some time i...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Where does the time go?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 911
Re: Where does the time go?
Responding to Jim's (there are far too many Jim's in here! :D ) original post... I'm about to retire after 45 years with the same company. Jan 31st will be my last day working. I've been reflecting over these many years and I'm struck by how quickly time has passed. Indeed, Where does the time go? ...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: Comet Lounge
- Topic: Where does the time go?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 911
Re: Where does the time go?
“ Butt” it’s not my fault!