what are the advantages of putting taller wheels on a car ? Don't smaller ones keep the rpm down ? Also, my 63 Comet has the Shelby drop on the front....
I recently replaced both head gaskets on my 289 engine after doing a compression test...discovered cylinders 3&4 were only giving my 59/49PSI. removing the...
engine off rock the crank back and forth and see if the noise is there. Better yet drop the pan and inspect the crank and rods. Sounds like you have a problem...
taller wheels = less RPM stock specs work probly 1/8 toe in I forget the rest. If the shop is unable to locate specs for Comet Fairlane Mustang Cougar etc try...
Can anyone tell me how to remove the interior door handle and the window crank from a 1961 Mercury Comet 4dr Sedan? If anyone has parts....ANY parts....let me...
Hi Ron The manual calls for a special tool 21812-A. I have scanned the page from the manual with the instructions. I will send it off list. The page has a...
I bought mine off ebay. It's called a door handle removal tool. It was about $15.00 and you can find other brands for a lot less. Just search door handle ...
Had the same problem. Other than the tool, you can wedge a butter knife or any thin item in and push the clip off from around the window crank. I actually used...
I appreciate everyone's comments regarding the removal of the interior door handle and window crank. LEN....Thank You for the detailed page from your manual. I...
I have a 65 comet caliente that id like to trade for a good running motorcycle. 1965 running v8 project in Central Illinois. (Bloomington).Just dont have the...
I have 4 steel wheels available. 14 x 5 wide 4 1/2 inch backspace 5 lug. Original Ford wheels. Cheap, although shipping won't be. Let me know. ... John Agius ...
Another trick ,if you are without the tool and need to get the handle off, is to slide a rag in between the handle and plastic guard and go back and forth over...
Is the noise there all the time or under certain conditions? I'm assuming it started when you put it back together and that you did that right, so did you...
... AL I have a hood, it is straight and rust free. Except for the very front where it was dented and filled with bondo. I bought it thinking it was perfect,...
Hello fellow Comet enthusiasts, I have a dilemma that I hope someone on here can help me with. I have a 64 Caliente 2dr HT and transplanted a 64 Fairlane 260...
Hi all, I apologize if this has been asked before, but does anyone know what the option price was for a 260 V8 on the '64 Caliente? it's the last thing I need...
Hello, just got back from Columbus All Ford Swapmeet as the crowd was awful thin. Chester and i should have loaded up Saturday afternoon for home. Sunday was a...
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Chuck, to eliminate anything external such as PS pump, water pump, etc, just take all the belts off and start the car for a moment to see if you still hear the...
what mag? I would like to check it out...... Mike T ... From: "myfirstcyclone" <dude95307@...> To: <Comet-List@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, April 02,...
in the fun ford sunday, cool huh, you got to get the mag, legendary ford magazine http://www.legendaryfordmagazine.com/previousissues-Mar2007.htm jc...
Hello fellow Comet lovers, I am in need of some advice. I am going to purchase a 65 Cyclone (289 automatic) with the intent to turn it into a drag car (big...
