Identity of my motor

[Pete]

I have a 1962 comet 4 door with an inline 6. I was wodering how I could tell if it was the 144 or 170. Thank you.

[Hillbilly Comet Man]

Pete,What is the 5th digit of your vin?Should be stamped on the drivers side shock tower.S=144 U=170.If you think the motor could've been switched at some point check the part number on top of the intake log on the head.I think I have some info somewhere to decode that.Later,Heath

[Pete]

Thank you very much. I also have a lightning, a 2000

[Hillbilly Comet Man]

Glad to help.Lightnings are cool ,the Gen 2 s are alot faster but I graduated in the spring of 1992 Just when the Gen 1s were about to be released and always wanted one since.

[Pete]

yea I graduated in 03 and was restoring a 64 2 door comet, and I always wanted a lightning so I bought a used 00, I wish ford would get thier act together and release an 08 lightning or something, mine is getting kinda wore out

[Hillbilly Comet Man]

Yeah,Most of the Lightnings have been used and abused ,I know mine has .But they weren't designed to be idled around at 1500 rpms all day.Here is a pic of my 63 Comet Custom Wagon I took in the snow this morning.There should be some pics of my Lightning in some of my old posts in the lounge.I also spend a lot of time on the National LiGHTNING OWNERS cLUB as Comet Man. Later,Heath

[Pete]

I wish I had a wagon, thats next for me, i have a 2 door and 4 door.

i lst the keys to my 4door, im not really sure whats the easiest route of attack with getting a new key made,or replacing the keyset or what ever..any ideas?

[Hillbilly Comet Man]

I just got a new cylinder and keys,Had Oreillys order me 2 or three to put back.I believe they were $6 or $7.They come with instructions on how to install.Later,Heath

[Pete]

that sounds easy enuff, thanks for the info..