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Drag Strip Results for FE Powered Vehicles / How did you get those 10.5 slicks on there ??
« on: November 05, 2023, 06:24:45 AM »
As the title says 6667 how did you do that .My comet is tight with 29x9s .Just asking Because I have been fighting traction problem all year with my 502 (460 based) comet .I just got my convertor back from ATI it was loosened up .Thanks and good results for you keep at it young man!!!Doug

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Holley needle and seats ... viton tips or ??
« on: October 09, 2023, 03:29:46 AM »
I have had issues with the o ring on the needle  and seat also .Allstate carburetor will sell you a pack of o rings for that needle and seat for less than the price of one holley needle and seat .It seems to me they dont last very long .Doug

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Private Classifieds / Re: Looking for a new project 66 mercury comet cyclone
« on: September 24, 2023, 03:49:42 AM »
JB I dont have a car for sale but I do have lots of 66 comet parts for sale and I know others with comet parts also.I have a 66 cyclone and a 67 comet drag car .Sometimes I find more comets than fairlanes for sale .Good luck to you in your search.Doug

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Member Projects / Re: Putting A Little Pep In My 390's Step
« on: September 15, 2023, 04:03:49 AM »
After looking at this post I realize just how lazy I am !!!Doug

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Burnout and tire hopping remedy?
« on: September 03, 2023, 04:43:38 AM »
It would be easy to add a 1/2 leaf you can find single leafs at summit they are availabe to add height or lift on trucks .You just need to find one the same 21/2" width as yours .I had a spring shop make such a set of springs for my 66 comet . They (Landrum springs) built my springs with a 1/2 leaf going forward almost to the spring eye .Worked for me . I dont understand why you just dont try adding a bit of preload 1/4 turn wont hurt you .Doug

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Burnout and tire hopping remedy?
« on: August 31, 2023, 05:03:05 AM »
The easiest thing to do would be adding 1/4-1/2 turn of preload and that is free! My 67 comet has the complete Calvert rear suspension it has worked good for me Calverts adjustable shocks are a good addition too.Try giving it some preload and remember you have two holes for the bar maybe try the upper hole it is supposed to hit harder. On a good day I have gotten a 1.46 60ft.But I have fighting traction issues since I installed a bigger(502 460 based) engine in my car .But I have been getting good results with playing around with different settings.Good luck.Doug

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Private Classifieds / 1969 Mercury Cyclone front bumper
« on: August 03, 2023, 04:47:46 AM »
I have a straight front bumper with all the brackets it does need rechroming but a good candidate .it also has the turn signals .$250 located in Ga. Prefer local pickup 678 603 8400.Doug I have bumpers for 66 comets too.

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Private Classifieds / Re: Cruise-O-Matic
« on: August 03, 2023, 04:44:00 AM »
I am in Ga. also and you might give lake city transmission a call they have been around forever (or at least 50 years) I dont a a # but it shouldnt be hard to find.And a source for parts is TPU in forest park they might know a builder .Doug in Ga.

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Private Classifieds / Mercury cyclone -Ford fairlane doors
« on: July 01, 2023, 05:15:19 AM »
Two matching doors kept out of the weather for the most part normal wear and small dents mild corner rust that is easily repaired .Came off a 66 comet cyclone $250.00 located in Ga. 678 603 8400.Doug

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Private Classifieds / Re: WANTED: One "Mercury" script pent roof valve cover.
« on: July 01, 2023, 05:11:23 AM »
I have three of these merc valve covers. And they are available in Ga. call 678 603 8400 .

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Private Classifieds / Re: FE parts in Ga.
« on: April 20, 2023, 05:07:40 AM »
Heads are sold.Thanks Doug

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Private Classifieds / FE parts in Ga.
« on: April 09, 2023, 04:04:55 AM »
Since the perry swap meet was canceled I will post some of my parts here .Un molested c6ae-r heads $80 mustang-fairlane oil pans clean and dirty $25-$45 mirror 105 block $200 matched rod sets $80-$100 block plates $30 390 main caps and bolts $45 352-390-428 cranks $50-$200 truck exhaust manifolds with heat riser valve complete $100 TCI valve body for a c-6 $100 I much prefer local pickup shipping is expensive .I have lots of pulleys and other fe parts available Located in middle Ga. off I75 call or pm me 678 603 8400Doug  8)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: factory front disc brakes
« on: March 19, 2023, 07:05:58 AM »
On my 66 comet I went with a disc setup off a 69 torino wagon it fit perfectly .You will need different hoses and I used a non power master cylinder from a mustang II application.I went with a Wilwood proportioning valve instead of a factory style .Worked great !Doug

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FE Technical Forum / Re: stock oil pan removal 66-67 fairlane,comet
« on: January 16, 2023, 05:42:15 AM »
Frydaddy it isn't so hard to do .Dropping the oil pump makes this an easier job you can only get the engine up so high .You need to watch how close the fan is to the radiator and probably remove the fan shroud or just loosen it .If you try leave the oil pump on the engine has to really go up .I have a 66 comet also I pulled the pan more than once .If I can do it so can you just don't get in a hurry .And if this is something you really need to do you have no choice so just be patient .Maybe Rory mentioned it in his post I cant remember but the sway bar has to go also .Good luck and again it isn't so difficult it just sounds like it is Doug

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FE Technical Forum / Re: stock oil pan removal 66-67 fairlane,comet
« on: January 15, 2023, 06:33:46 AM »
Like others have said getting your engine up high enough is necessary .And just go on and drop the oil pump into the pan you don't need to so high whenever you do that .My comet has headers so maybe that is why I dropped the pump .On your blocks for holding the engine up shorter pieces of wood or steel work good there isn't a whole lot of room for anything long .This is a tough job but it can be done .The great advantage is that flat oil pan simple and easy. Good luck Doug

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