Installing the 289 & C4 in the 73 Comet!

New T-Shirt Designs go to https://www.dansmessygarage.com Welcome back to Dan's Messy Garage! In this video, I reach a major milestone on the 73 Mercury Comet project: Day 9. I'm finally ready to drop the Ford 289 V8 engine and rebuilt C4 transmission into the car. I'll show you how I prep the V8 motor mounts, clean out the transmission pan to check for debris, and mate the engine and trans together. Then, the real fun begins as we hoist the assembly and lower it into the engine bay. If you're building a classic Ford or Mercury, I give tips on shift linkage, transmission cooler lines, and getting everything lined up. 00:00 - Introduction & Day 9 Overview 00:15 - Swapping to V8 Motor Mounts 01:00 - Shift Linkage Problems 01:50 - Transmission Pan Inspection 03:45 - Mating the Engine and Transmission 04:45 - Prepping the Torque Converter 07:00 - Bolting the Engine to the Trans 10:50 - Hoisting the 289 Engine & C4 11:55 - Lowering the Engine into the Comet 15:15 - It's In! Mounting the Engine 16:35 - Assessing the Fitment Issues 18:15 - Wrap Up & What's Next Thanks for watching the latest update on our 73 Comet V8 swap! If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to Dan's Messy Garage for more automotive restoration, engine building, and classic car content. I'm working hard to get this 289 Ford project on the road, and your support helps me keep the garage doors open. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you don't miss Day 10 of this build!