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Topic: putting a V-8 in mu comet
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62comet
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Rognan, Nordland, Norway
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 06-28-2004 12:57 PM
   
i am wondering if it is possible to put a 289 ore an 302 in my comet (-62 4d sd).
anyone with a suggestion on where i find motor mounts for the 8.. the original engine was a 6, so i think a 8 should do the trick.. anyone who has done the conversion before me? please give some advise...?Tomas..
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43151
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-30-2004 07:58 PM
You know, instead of going through all that it may just be easier for you to fabricate a crossmember for the engine mounts to attach to, and that would let you use the cheaper and easier to find later engine insulators.Welcome to M&M! ------------------
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62comet
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Rognan, Nordland, Norway
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 07-01-2004 10:31 AM
i visited "maverickgrabber.com".on the site, i found some information about "conversion from 6 to 8".. he also got some links to where i could find parts, but since the site mostly contains information about 70's maverick\comet, i don't know if the parts would fit on my 62'..?
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1455
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-01-2004 08:41 PM
I would guess it would be alot like an early 65-66 Stang? The Mavericks are a breed of there own,Even though they look like the parts would fit I'd bet they won't?------------------
Jim B. 70 Maverick Grabber clone 302,T-10 4 speed,Weld RODLITES,Holley 650 D.PUMP,ELD.RPM intake,CUSTOM GRIND CAM,MSD ignition,2.5 " pipes Candy apple blue metal flake!
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Riley
Journeyman Posts: 70
From: Jefferson City, MO, USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted 07-02-2004 09:24 AM
You would be better off just installing a 200. Second choice is sell your car and get one with a V-8. Here is a site for 6 to 8 swap for a 65 Mustang. Most everthing should be the same for the Comet.http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3573/Special/6to8.htm
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62comet
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Rognan, Nordland, Norway
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 07-02-2004 10:27 AM
OK...
thanks..
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62comet
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Rognan, Nordland, Norway
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 07-04-2004 03:54 PM
according to this site
http://www.thecarsource.com/fords/engines/260engine.html
the comet was delivered with a v8 in 62. is this information wrong?------------------
1962 Ford Mercury Comet 4d sd.
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scrapper60
Journeyman Posts: 32
From: Tuscumbia Al. USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 07-16-2004 01:08 AM
You are correct 62 Comet. Some did have v-8s, 260ci, same engine family, I believe just as some Falcons did. If you could find a v-8 parts car that would be a good way to go. That way you'd have all the brackets etc.
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