Posted by Bill Shepherd (IP: 199.174.147.229) on October 22, 2000 at 20:24:07:
In Reply to: Starter probs... posted by Paulie on October 22, 2000 at 10:21:46:
: Yesterday I popped on over to the mustang shopping mall to check out a '78 (double checking compatibilty... taking NO chances as you can guess...)
: I will not be blinded by sport mirrors or bucket seats *drool...*
: The potential doner is still up for sale but the starter thing worries me. He said it needs a starter... (Of course my first reation is, "why doesn't he buy one and then sell it?".
: Hmmmm...
: Mav's are notorious for having their flywheels "eat starters" (been there twice) and don't fancy the idea of rebuilding yet another tranny (having it done) on top of things.
: I will NOT buy this doner without hearing it/seeing it move under it's own power. Should I a) buy a yard starter to test it? b) make sure I have a knowlagable car person there? (getting somewhat scarse)
: c) Walk away without looking at it? It's been listed for a month with no takers... I have been saving and planning for this and I'll soon have the cash in hand. I don't want to blow it AGAIN!
: Thanks guys....
Paulie, I know you're between a rock and a hard spot concerning trasportation. You have to be careful buying "donor" cars. You want one with as many parts as you can use on it. '78 Mustangs are not good donors for Maverick. If I'm not mistaken they had C3 trans. Sure they had 8" rears, with 4 lugs. They had disc brakes that want fit a Mav. except the calipers and they only fit '74 Mavs with disc already.The '78 302 is not a disirable engine in stock form,the heads are junk.Try to find a Granada with a 302. You can use the engine,trans,rearend and brakes on your Mav. You'll be happier and so will Alice. Good luck either way, Bill