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  1. #106
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    Well I'm still not satisfied with this and I'm still digging. Looking at driveshaft alignment and runout.
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    Well after flipping my new driveshaft 180° my vibration is GONE!

    This chapter is finally closed. Now for some summer fun.
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    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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    Good that you found the problem.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Good that you found the problem.
    Yes, what a relief after fighting with it for years. Turned out to be what I initially thought it was, the driveshaft.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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    Well, I'm updating this thread because through this past summer the vibration returned. I've been under the car again this week, and have been doing a bit more research. I'm happy to say that I'm pretty sure I have found the problem. It has the wrong U-joint at the rear end of the driveshaft. The current U-joint is square (all 4 caps the same size) and is the same as that required for the front. The correct rear U-joint has caps for the rear end that are larger (just slightly) than the the caps for the shaft. This error has been made at least twice because the new driveshaft came with the wrong U-joint.

    Picked up the new part today, and went to great lengths to make sure it was correct. It was the second one I ordered because the first one wasn't square, but also wasn't quite the right size despite being listed for my car. It will be quick to replace, but then I'll have to wait for March to test it. That's going to make it a long winter.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
    ______________________________ _____________

    First retailed 2003 Marauder
    Bought 6 June 2002
    #168

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    With the abnormal weather here no need to wait for March. Took it for a test drive Christmas day. The problem is worse with the correct u-joint.

    WTF!

    I have one more trick up my sleeve. Back under the car I go.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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    Last thing on the list seems to have worked. Only more driving will tell for sure. Thought I had it fixed last year.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
    ______________________________ _____________

    First retailed 2003 Marauder
    Bought 6 June 2002
    #168

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    What a saga... It's surprising how much the driveshaft affects the way a car drives. I have experienced similar issues many years ago on a '64 K Code Fairlane Sports Coupe, as well as a '65 Comet Cyclone. My latest vibration issue was solved on my '65 K Code Mustang by replacing the U joints with a correct set of NOS pieces.

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    If I can trust my one test drive, and history knowledge of the car, this was my problem. It is not original to the car and I believe it's off center. It was replaced by an NOS unit.



    Only time and more driving will tell for sure.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
    ______________________________ _____________

    First retailed 2003 Marauder
    Bought 6 June 2002
    #168

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    Well, I've taken it on one long drive, and then made a little balance tweak. Yesterday I took it on another long drive.

    It drives great!

    I'm no longer concerned about speeds above 65. I think it drives better than at any time since I bought it. Can't wait for summer.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
    ______________________________ _____________

    First retailed 2003 Marauder
    Bought 6 June 2002
    #168

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    After SAAC-MCR 41

    Hey Kirk,
    Was great seeing you again at the SAAC-MCR 41 last week. After you telling me your "tale of vibration", had to check it out. Very meticulous, though you relaying it in person is so much better. Hope our paths cross again. Take care.

    John O'Brien
    2004 Marauder/ 1994 Thunderbird SuperCoupe/ 1983 Mustang GT

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    John, it was great seeing you too! My car drove great there and back. Drove it to Grand Rapids today without a hitch. Can't wait to see you and the gang at Woodward this year.
    1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
    Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
    https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
    ______________________________ _____________

    First retailed 2003 Marauder
    Bought 6 June 2002
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