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by vicegrip
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: '65 Fuel Sending Unit
Replies: 21
Views: 5041

Re: '65 Fuel Sending Unit

I got this one,worked perfect https://www.autokrafters.com/p-9951-fuel-sending-unit-1964-65-mercury-comet-except-station-wagon-gas-tank-sender-ss-with-gasket-and-sock-filter-c4gy-9275a.aspx I would suggest replacing or at least checking the gauge voltage regulator under the dash and definitely chang...
by vicegrip
Fri May 29, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Powered Trunk Release?
Replies: 13
Views: 2880

Re: Powered Trunk Release?

the latch is too tight or not lined up correctly. New weather strip can cause the tightness.
by vicegrip
Wed May 13, 2020 10:30 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: BRAKE FLUID
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Re: BRAKE FLUID

DOT 5 will work in your car but it definitely does not mix with 3. The 5 is desirable if everything is detailed and you still want the paint to be there when you're done. Everything should be new if you switch to 5 but we have successfully rinsed the old 3 out of a system by pumping it out and addin...
by vicegrip
Sat May 09, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: Hard Core Performance
Topic: Break-In Oil
Replies: 8
Views: 4656

Re: Break-In Oil

Brad Penn,or Joe Gibbs Driven break in oil,no extra additives.A little costly but well worth it. The key here is to get your timing set right and the carb full of fuel so the motor starts instantly.
by vicegrip
Mon May 04, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Full length drip pans
Replies: 7
Views: 1846

Re: Full length drip pans

I have these...not full length but covers all the the leak areas,easy enough to store when not in use. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-66-Qt-Ultra-Storage-Box-Stadium-Blue-Case-of-4/44785815?athcpid=44785815&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVUB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS004&athguid=d2d6...
by vicegrip
Sun May 03, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Dual fours on my Cyclone
Replies: 7
Views: 2496

Re: Dual fours on my Cyclone

dual fours ARE impressive,Eds not quite as much as Holleys.The Eds are probably drilled for square bore and Holleys will probably fit if you're so inclined.
by vicegrip
Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:58 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: New Clutch Chatter
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: New Clutch Chatter

the rear end ratio would be a problem. What rpm is your idle? Too high with that ratio can cause problems. Did you have the flywheel resurfaced?
by vicegrip
Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Epoxy Primer/Sealer
Replies: 9
Views: 2488

Re: Epoxy Primer/Sealer

To add to what Lou said...a short story about Summit paint. I had a car I was just going to stick a motor in it,shoot on a cheap coat of paint and drive it.With me,it's always a little more complicated. It ended up down to the bare metal and I shot it with Summit epoxy primer.There was a few easy fi...
by vicegrip
Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Subframe connectors
Replies: 6
Views: 2029

Re: Subframe connectors

I put a set of Tinman connectors on a Fox body.Very nice indeed.Fit perfect. I did find out that overhead welding can be dangerous without the proper clothing
by vicegrip
Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:12 pm
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Epoxy Primer/Sealer
Replies: 9
Views: 2488

Re: Epoxy Primer/Sealer

The Summit stuff works pretty good.Obviously not top drawer but for a budget deal you really cant beat it. It's made by Kirker which is respectable. The mixing,technique,and gun will be a big factor
by vicegrip
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:23 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Can’t remember where these go.
Replies: 7
Views: 2084

Re: Can’t remember where these go.

When there's no way you can forger,you do forget. Put stuff in bags and mark the contents....it better be a full description or you can't figure out what you meant to write or as in my case,can't read my own writing.
by vicegrip
Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Body Shop
Topic: Fixing a dent in my rocker panel, or not
Replies: 6
Views: 1880

Re: Fixing a dent in my rocker panel, or not

They are heavy gauge like mentioned Dent pulling pins will most likely just pull holes in the metal where welded or break off without doing anything, What I do is weld a ,lets say,a 1 inch wide piece of flat 10 gauge steel perpendicular to the dent. The piece has a 7/16 hole towards the outside Find...
by vicegrip
Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: C4 trans leaking
Replies: 9
Views: 2844

Re: C4 trans leaking

Converter seals like to leak if the car has sat for a long time but many of them heal themselves after they're back on the road.I will routinely replace the seal on a rebuilt trans as a precaution if it has sat on the shelf for a number of years. I believe you mean the front pump seal. There are no...
by vicegrip
Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: C4 trans leaking
Replies: 9
Views: 2844

Re: C4 trans leaking

Converter seals like to leak if the car has sat for a long time but many of them heal themselves after they're back on the road.I will routinely replace the seal on a rebuilt trans as a precaution if it has sat on the shelf for a number of years.
by vicegrip
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: C4 trans leaking
Replies: 9
Views: 2844

Re: C4 trans leaking

Where's it leaking,front,middle,back?