Thanks for the advice. Ill try it out as soon as I get the chance.
I've never done it, but I'm sure its not to difficult. I was just wondering if anyone had any idea of what would cause the surging.
The idle rises and drops dramatically. Its kinda like someone is turning an on and off switch.
76 Comet 3.3L. Got it running as it was having issues turning over. Now that I can get it to turn over it seems to loop at idle. When I apply a...
Mine isn't to far from being roadworthy. At least that's what I keep telling myself. But its one of those situations where every time you think...
Yup, that's what it is lol.
Almost, just a few minor details like hard starting, brakes, and no turn signals.
Went out and checked the fan. Had a slight wiggle to it Which was told might be the pump and bearing. If the pump is leaking is that a gasket or...
Sorry about that
Found this where it's dripping the most
4 hours in mechanic time is the equivalent of 4 weeks in Doc time. Fingers crossed that's not it.
Thanks guys. Ordered a compression tester. Hope its not the head gasket as I do not possess the knowledge to fix that lol. I'll keep you guys...
Well, went out and fired it up. Didn't see a leak and the bucket I put under the hose last night was empty. But I did see smoke out of the...
Sorry about that. 1976 Mercury Comet with the little 3.3L 200 engine. Hose doesn't get hot as I only have it running for a few minutes at a...
Been trying to get my 76 running smooth. When I first got it it wouldn't fire up. Now I got the engine going and run it for a few minutes at a...
Yep. Put a new battery in it. Took some work but after some gas and starter fluid fired right up. Still got some work to do but nice to hear it...
Here's a pic of my newest (and last I swear) toy. 76 Comet. Nice interior, not bad for rust. Got it it home on a trailer. Would turn the key...
Don't have either. But making it a floor shift was the plan.
My 302 is off a 79 Rancharo. Didn't notice the oil pan.
I know this has been hit on several times. The archives have some great articles about it. Just curious on what is absolutely necessary for this...
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