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by The Transplanter
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Cometchero?
Replies: 14
Views: 1975

Re: Cometchero?

I know a car dealer who owns this now in the CA Discovery bay area and its available for sale

If anyone is interested I can put you in touch with them
by The Transplanter
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Power Steering does nothing!
Replies: 7
Views: 2655

Re: Power Steering does nothing!

Back again lol. I reconnected the belt and left the high pressure pipe off. when started I get a nice even jet of fluid pumping out, so im guessing the pump is ok! So onto the control valve next I guess :D Not necessarily. With no resistance,it will pump oil with pressure relief valve stuck. That i...
by The Transplanter
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Power Steering does nothing!
Replies: 7
Views: 2655

Re: Power Steering does nothing!

I also have some explaining to do to my wife when she gets home!

I put an old sump pan under the car to catch the oil. But it didnt have a sump plug in it lol :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :oops:
by The Transplanter
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Power Steering does nothing!
Replies: 7
Views: 2655

Re: Power Steering does nothing!

Back again lol.

I reconnected the belt and left the high pressure pipe off. when started I get a nice even jet of fluid pumping out, so im guessing the pump is ok!

So onto the control valve next I guess :D
by The Transplanter
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:31 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Power Steering does nothing!
Replies: 7
Views: 2655

Re: Power Steering does nothing!

Thanks for the replies, your wisdom is always appreciated 8) I was just looking on RockAuto at pumps for the 64 and none of them looked like mine! So looked at some pics of 64s on the net and sure enough the pumps are different. Looking further into it, it looks like my motor has been swapped out fo...
by The Transplanter
Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:25 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Power Steering does nothing!
Replies: 7
Views: 2655

Power Steering does nothing!

Hi Im after some help on my 64 Galaxie :oops: I know its not my Comet but you guys are always helpful and knowledgeable and are true Ford guys 8) Its a 64 390 which I have just purchased and had delivered to the UK, the power steering does absolutely nothing! Everything is connected as it should be ...
by The Transplanter
Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:17 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

Re: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?

Thanks Tom

Which headers did you use? And im guessing you had to alter the crossmember as well?

Im not worried about such mods, its just nice to know what lies ahead :)
by The Transplanter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

Re: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?

Also will the AOD go in the 65 tunnel or will it need relieving?
by The Transplanter
Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

Re: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Looks like the Maverick is getting an A code then :P

I was more worried about originality and if it affects the value ?!?
by The Transplanter
Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?
Replies: 7
Views: 2517

5.0 HO in my 65 Cyclone or not?

Hi guys I picked up a 40k mile 1992 5.0 HO with AOD. The intention was to put this into my 73 250 6 pot Maverick :shock: But now I am considering the 5.0 & AOD for my Cyclone with a few choice mods instead! The 65 currently has its original motor which would then be pulled & used in the Maverick. Wh...
by The Transplanter
Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???
Replies: 14
Views: 3714

Re: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???

See! I knew ya'll know the answer 8) It was my fault, my contact told me it was an "M" code. I said is that a Cleveland (as my last Mach was a 351C), he said no its a Windsor. So i presumed he was mistaken, looked online and the M code come back as a Cleveland :? So thats when I put the question to ...
by The Transplanter
Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???
Replies: 14
Views: 3714

Re: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???

Cheers guys, yeah just got the Marti.

It was my lack of knowledge lol :lol:
by The Transplanter
Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???
Replies: 14
Views: 3714

Re: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???

I think its me getting confused :oops:

Did some more searching online and it looks like the M code was a Windsor in 69 and a Cleveland in 1970!
by The Transplanter
Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???
Replies: 14
Views: 3714

Please identify Cleveland or Windsor???

Hi Guys Not a Comet, but you guys will know the answer 8) Im just sealing a deal on a 1969 Mach 1 for my brother. Its described (and has a Marti) as an "M" code which is the 4v Cleveland. But my contact in California has described it as a "Windsor"! But I think he is just confused ?!?! Can anyone wh...
by The Transplanter
Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: 64 - 65 Comets
Topic: Need help getting on 64/65 Comet facebook
Replies: 5
Views: 2049

Re: Need help getting on 64/65 Comet facebook

As far as I know, this forum has nothing to do with the facebook page.

What parts have you got as there may be an interest on here?