PirateSteve submitted a new car to the Garage : 1974 Comet 4 Door Real barn car. Was parked in 89, only 44,613 miles. Needs some TLC before...
Real barn car. Was parked in 89, only 44,613 miles. Needs some TLC before she's road ready.
Pretty much stock, mostly original. Just rolled over 100k.
PirateSteve submitted a new car to the Garage : Cheryl, 72 Maverick 2 Door Pretty much stock, mostly original. Just rolled over 100k. Read...
The cam lever broke. (The white thingy, the squiggly tabs break off.) You can get another one, and sometimes just replacing it works. But it's...
I've seen them only in pics before. Were white guages an option? Or It is it a take em apart and repaint hack?
I spent over an hour looking for the comets gas cap key. Only to discover it's broken inside and won't unlock and had to be drilled out anyways....
I stared at them both out in the cold, longingly through the window.
It very much reminds me of reviving my old 69 1/2 back in 94. Similar condition, similar problems.
Hello from Colorado. Yes, I noticed the 5 lug fronts as well. If that's an 8" (3rd member housing/aka no inspection cover) you should already be...
He's up to 3 episodes now and got it to move. It's got some major front end problems. I'm enjoying it. He's having some issues keeping it running....
Joseph, seriously. Before you replace anything else, please get a meter and let us help you diagnose this problem. If you throw yet another random...
If you don't have a multimeter/DVOM yet, your better off closing the hood and going inside where it's warm. Turn on the PlayStation and wait...
Assuming we're still talking about a "cranks, no start" situationThe good news is now you have a spare ignition module. The bad news is it sounds...
I'll have to dig more later. It's snowing today. I did test the coil positive lead unhooked. So no volts from the switch. (Fuseable link, switch...
The more you know. I can safely assume thats it's bypassed. It cranks with no one in the seat. Just doesn't have spark. I have a 72 Maverick,...
Cleaned the points and tried to start her up. Possibly the first start in 30 years. Nope. Further investigation, no power to coil with key on. Ok,...
I fully agree, a new pan is cheap insurance. However, sometimes we simply don't have 50 bucks and still have to drive to work on Monday. I've been...
I hung up my timing light in favor of a vacuum guage. Timing by engine vagume is the best method hands down. Not only is it more accurate, it...
Separate names with a comma.
