COMET CENTRAL

Thanks fellas. I'm going to take another look at it this weekend and see if I can get it tuned a little better. I should clarify the car isn't overheating. It's just getting hotter than I'd normally expect sitting in the hot Florida sun at stop lights. I have already replaced the heater core, thermo...

Hi everyone! I need some advice on ignition timing in my 1964 Mercury Comet. I have what I believe to be a 200 6 cylinder (5 frost plugs) w/ two speed automatic transmission that I have given a tune up but seem to be overheating a bit now. I don't think I have it timed correctly. I know you typicall...

Well I let the car sit until this morning and checked my voltage. Still sitting at 12.62 volts. I think my issue was a combination of two things: 1. Lack of knowledge that a battery needs time to cool down after an initial charge to get an accurate reading. 2. My incorrect assumption the battery dra...

My first thought would be not to worry. You say you have 12.6 volts and that is what a 12 V battery should be. 2.1 volts per cell. As for tracking any possible drain, I would take all the fuses out but 1 and let it sit then monitor your voltage drop over a given time frame. Do that for each circuit...

I saw a new aftermarket evap on CL this morning. Somewhere on the peninsula. He bought it and it wouldn't fit, $75. And after installing the AC in mine I wondered whether it was worth it. In the summer I like driving with the top up and the back glass unzipped, windows down, crotch coolers open. Th...

Hello everyone. I've looked at the other battery drain posts but none of them address my issue or have the same variables so I wanted to start a new post. 64 Comet 200 6 Cylinder/Automatic Generator/Regulator Brand new Interstate battery My Comet is experiencing battery drain with the cables connect...

poboyjo65 wrote:Mercury engines were colored different than fords up until 66.

Ahh thank you for that info. There is always a catch isn't there?

Blue motors came out in 66. I think the 64's were black block & argent/silver v. cover & breather. I know some of the earlier ones were this color but not positive about 64's. in 65 the 200's were black block & yellow v.c. & breather. Well almost :P '64 144 yellow VC, 170 red VC, 200 cream VC, all ...

.I like the little 6cyl.....you ought to get many miles out of that little comet And I promise not to go on a rant about the engine being blue, well maybe Canadian '64s had blue 170s :P :lol: mostly because the Comet is so nice. See Ya, Mike I did some digging and found this is actually a 200. It h...

The stamp tag is there but....sometime in the past someone did some kind of grinding on the door where the tag is. I am not 100% sure of the first 2 numbers and first letter [7 6 D ] I also have a Canadian Comet. My 1964 Comet Caliente Convertible was built in Oakville, Canada. It has a VIN code of...

I am wondering if the 64 comet power steering is the same for 65 because the car we bought has had it removed. I would like to replace it so my daughter can drive the car easier. Any help or advice appreciated the one pictured is for sale from a 64 Comet we have a 65. Thank You http://picpaste.com/...

I guess they are getting a tad cheaper this time of year. they usually bring 200 or more depending on the condition of it. I just put one in my car that has nice chrome & a working blower motor & it was a little over 300 + shipping. I wont know if it leaks until I gas it up. I have another one that...

Welcome. You found yourself a really nice looking Comet! The colors go well for South Florida. I would say that with the 170 you will use about 25% of the horsepower to turn the compresser. To minimize the draw use a rotary style compresser not a piston type. Mercury offered an underdash unit for t...

poboyjo65 wrote:Wow! Beautiful car! Welcome on!

I love your pic. Nice car and sweet little cabin. What more can a guy as for?

Welcome. You found yourself a really nice looking Comet! The colors go well for South Florida. I would say that with the 170 you will use about 25% of the horsepower to turn the compresser. To minimize the draw use a rotary style compresser not a piston type. Mercury offered an underdash unit for t...