Some quick basics....

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  1. OG's77Comet

    OG's77Comet Member

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    With older cars and lubrication...is there any special name brand or oil/ lubrication that works better with comets? Also, I am investing on a wrench set, should I get SAE or metric or both?
     
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  2. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    use the oil thats for high milage engines. it has conditioners in it that helps keep seals in the motor from drying out.

    you need a sae tool set. there may be some metric bolts used some where. if they are used they should be 8mm or 10mm. the 8mm ones you can use a 5/16s on.
     
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    Get yourself a decent set of sockets, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" and a set of combination SAE wrenches. I have picked up extras of several sizes at garage sales as sometimes it's nice to have 2 of them.:)
     
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    I like Northern Tool socket sets. Same warrantee as Craftsman but a LOT less $$$$.
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I've never found a metric nut/bolt on a Maverick...:hmmm:
     
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    X2... :biglaugh:
     
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    And on some replacement parts.
     
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