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    Under hood wiring

    I have my 273 Commando wired and ready to start using a remote starter. How do I get power to the coil. Hot wire to ballast resister or to positive on the coil. I have pertonix point replacement. I haven't started on the interior so no wires are connected inside Thanks for your help
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    273 commando wiring

    Do both of the wires go to the coil Thanks
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    273 commando wiring

    No ecu
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    273 commando wiring

    This is the Distributor that came on the 273 that I have. 1 red and 1 black
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    273 commando wiring

    I left it at work. Just thought I would adk
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    273 commando wiring

    I'm to the point of running the wiring and have a question. 2 wires come off the Distributor. I have a color coded wiring diagram but it doesn't show the red wire. I'm sure one wire goes to the coil but where does the other go. This system is stock.
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    273 commando progress

    Some were composite but some such as the head gaskets were a thin metal.
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    273 commando progress

    I'll try to find a part number. Everything went in place easily. The heads I purchased are stock heads. Number 301 and 302. Added new valves and seals. The gasket set I used came from summit I believe and was in a felpro box. Had everything I needed. Sorry I can't be more specific on the part...
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    273 commando progress

    I have decided to keep the 273 commando very close to stock. I am keeping the carter afb 4 barrel and the stock cam. I replaced the heads with a used set adding new valves. The gasket set was from felpro. The head gaskets were very thin metal. I did some cleaning on the exhaust but not a lot...
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    273 commando progress

    Really looks great.
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    273 commando progress

    I thought about adding a clear coat to the exhaust, Probably wouldn't help but may keep the red a while longer.
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    273 commando progress

    Many thanks, my friend.
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    273 commando progress

    Probably Wednesday before I can start wiring and installing everything. Hope after that it starts ok. Going to run the exhaust as well
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    273 commando progress

    I know the manifolds will not stay red very long but painted them for protection. This has been a project that has taken much longer than I had planned
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    273 commando progress

    Has the original Commando cam. It is an automatic. I would have liked a 4 speed, but had surgery on my arm to repair torn ligaments I felt this was a better option for me.
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    273 commando progress

    I did make a little progress this week. Thanks for the help
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    273 commando

    I'm reading now and will check the rocker arms tonight or in the morning. Thanks
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    273 commando

    I've assembled most of my 273 commando engine. All looks good but I'm not getting oil to the heads when spinning the pump with my drill. Shows 70 pounds oil preasure. Have new smelling pump. I hope my rechargeable drill just runs down to quickly to pump it up. I have everything assembled except...
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    Valve adjustment

    Stock 273 commando engine
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    Valve adjustment

    I plan on installing the heads on my 273 tommorow. I've read several different articles about adjusting valves. Most talk about adjusting a warm engine. Mine isn't. My question is what measure should I use. Stock 273 commando engine. New pistons and rebuilt heads. New valves. It's been a long...
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    A piece to the puzzle

    Mine will not be on the strip, but a really nice one to cruise around. Hoping to meet some friends in Chicago and take the rt 66 for a while. May not make it to California but just have fun!
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    A piece to the puzzle

    Here ya go
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    A piece to the puzzle

    Pouring rain here in central North Carolina today. Just cleaning the crankshaft journals
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    A piece to the puzzle

    Have the crankshaft installed and couldn't resist this shot of the dome pistons smiling
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    A piece to the puzzle

    I haven't driven the car but did have it running. This has been a long process for me. On the positive side though the commando is original to this car and I am replacing the parts needed to put it back to as original as I can make it. I ditched the dual exhaust and have the single exhaust with...
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    A piece to the puzzle

    Completely stock. Didn't bore the engine. Original cam looks good. I did replace the heads with a set from the same time period. Mostly just cleaning up and replacing needed parts. New seals, bearings and rings.
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    A piece to the puzzle

    I haven't painted it yet. Too much life going on. Those are stock dome pistons I found from a guy in California. They are used but look perfect. Hope to work on the bottom end tommorow. I have finished the head work.
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    A piece to the puzzle

    273 commando
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    A piece to the puzzle

    They were wrapped well
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    A piece to the puzzle

    This arrived today. Getting closer!
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