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  1. ggjohnson

    ggjohnson Member

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    Hey everyone,
    I am in the Coast Guard and i have a 1971 Mercury comet with stock 302 that i am about to rebuild, but have never rebuilt an engine before, so was looking on here for any tips or if anyone knows of a good step-by-step book that lays it out easily to understand. I am very mechanical incline and i know i can do anything needed on the engine, i have just never done a full rebuild before.

    Thanks in advance for any help
     
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    BKelley Comet Enthusiast

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I see your join date is...12/01/27...is this correct...:huh:

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    I am originally for Hephzibah, GA, yes that is my join date, but then never got chance to finish getting on here and start my project car
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    one year ago today...:cool:

    so you're from...Augusta, Ga...LOL
     
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    :rofl2: i guess it was 1 year ago today, I didnt even realize that
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    HP books "How to rebuild your smallblock ford" By Tom Monroe
    Very good book, a wealth of info for the first time engine build.
    Have fun!!!
    Oh and welcome to the center of the Mav/Comet universe!!!
     
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    I keep hearing that book and never heard anyone mention any other book, looks like i just need to go ahead and order the book
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I was going to mention the same book. If your not close to a book store, I'm sure it would be available on Amazon.:Welcome:
     
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    (y) Yep just ordered from amazon it will be here by wensday (y)
     
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