Aruggggh! I'm so close!!

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Dave B, Aug 12, 2007.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Man,
    I am so close to putting my engine back together, I went to put the oil pump on today so I could close up the bottom end, and I discovered that I don't have the bolts to bolt the oil pump to the block! I have the pick-up bolts but I must have misplaced the other 2, Damn!! :banghead:
    So I guess it's off to the speed shop tomorrow to order some ARP ones...
    Somedays.....
     
    Dave B, Aug 12, 2007
    #1
  2. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    5,235
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    West Central IL
    Vehicle:
    Stallion, 72 Grabber, Sprint, 77 4dr Maverick
    Dave,, that is a pain when you run into roadblocks like that. Patience grasshoppa.
    Dan
     
    Dan Starnes, Aug 12, 2007
    #2
  3. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

    Joined:
    May 27, 2007
    Messages:
    2,842
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    South Central, North Carolina
    Vehicle:
    1973 Comet 2 dr
    You'll be done soon.
     
    PAINTANK, Aug 12, 2007
    #3
  4. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,768
    Likes Received:
    80
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    Yea, ok...:rofl2:
     
    blugene, Aug 12, 2007
    #4
  5. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2004
    Messages:
    10,768
    Likes Received:
    80
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Marietta, OK
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT, 72 Comet GT, 2008 "Comet" (our boxer, who is now in the galaxies)
    "So I guess it's off to the speed shop tomorrow to order some ARP ones..."
    There not over the counter?:huh:
     
    blugene, Aug 12, 2007
    #5
  6. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Superglue.
     
    Mavaholic, Aug 12, 2007
    #6
  7. Max Power

    Max Power Vintage Ford Mafia

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2002
    Messages:
    1,230
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    St. Paul, MN
    Vehicle:
    1977 Maverick, 1969 Mustang Sportsroof, 1970 Mustang Grande Project
    Grade 8 bolts will be fine on non-rotating assemblies down under.
     
    Max Power, Aug 12, 2007
    #7
  8. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2004
    Messages:
    4,038
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    132
    Location:
    Berry Alabama
    Vehicle:
    1947 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe
    I know the feeling! Between stuff that grew legs and walked off and stuff that I hid from myself, I've had to buy a bunch of stuff. Just bought another Sun tach to replace the brand new one I bough last year. It's supposedto be here in the house somewhere, but where? I gave up looking...
     
    ford84stepside, Aug 12, 2007
    #8
  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    You know, I dug around in my junk bolt drawer and found a few that would work, but if I don't get the proper ones it'll drive me nuts. Every other fastener on this engine has been replaced, so whats a few more bolts. They should have them in stock, they seem to have alot of the little things I need, if not I'll go around to a few engine shops and see.
     
    Dave B, Aug 12, 2007
    #9
  10. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,583
    Likes Received:
    2,933
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    ...if you ain't going to drive the car anyway what makes the diff. about the bolts you can't see? :huh: on and off the trailer it will be fine.:yup:

    ...Let's not get A$$ 9 about this project...:naughty:

    ...D.F.F..:Handshake
     
    71gold, Aug 12, 2007
    #10
  11. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    I look forward to the day that my car and Patches can sit side by side in the parking lot :) (if it's not raining)
     
    Dave B, Aug 12, 2007
    #11
  12. reapersmagic

    reapersmagic Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2006
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    central new jersey
    Vehicle:
    a 1972 restored green maverick with a v-8 and grabber hood.
    what does d.f.f. stand for ??:hmmm:
     
    reapersmagic, Aug 12, 2007
    #12
  13. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2002
    Messages:
    26,583
    Likes Received:
    2,933
    Trophy Points:
    978
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    MACON,GA.
    Vehicle:
    '73 Grabber
    Canada...:hmmm: sounds like a road trip..:chirp: :yahoo:

    ...T-ya...
     
    71gold, Aug 13, 2007
    #13
  14. NICK DOMINICK

    NICK DOMINICK MCCI Virginia State rep.

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2003
    Messages:
    1,521
    Likes Received:
    84
    Trophy Points:
    160
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Burke, Virginia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Grabber 302, 1973 Maverick my first car that is under restoration, 1972 Grabber and 1976 Maverick parts cars, 2012 Mustang GT, 2001 Lightning
    Dave, it is always the small things that hold you up.
     
    NICK DOMINICK, Aug 13, 2007
    #14
  15. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    5,235
    Likes Received:
    52
    Trophy Points:
    146
    Location:
    West Central IL
    Vehicle:
    Stallion, 72 Grabber, Sprint, 77 4dr Maverick
    D.F.F. Daves friend Frank.
    F.F.D.
     
    Dan Starnes, Aug 13, 2007
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page