Coming Together

[FordNut]

They got my short block together today, heads should have been on this afternoon but I couldn't hang around to see any more...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01633.JPG

Other side:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01632.JPG

If I had more time I would have got them to stick the head studs in the block. Here's the bottom with the DSS main girdle installed. It required 2 modifications: one at the dipstick hole to clear the dipstick tube and another at the rear main to clear the aftermarket oil pan.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01631.JPG

Here it is before the girdle:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01629.JPG

Some people claim the stroker kit pulls the skirts out of the bottom of the cylinder too far, this liiks ok to me:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01630.JPG

I won't get to see it for over a week, but the heads, chains, oil pump, etc will be on it then. I'll shoot a few pics then and they'll button it up for me. Should be finished about Dec 12th.

[juno]

You still suck Brian. :D:D


Nice pics!!!!!!

I actually started on mine again Friday. Had to rememebr where all those wires went!

[FordNut]

You still suck Brian. :D:D


Nice pics!!!!!!

I actually started on mine again Friday. Had to rememebr where all those wires went!

Get with it! I figure posting these pics will help provide incentive for some of the other work-in-progress buildups to get finished.

[MarauderMark]

Absolutely fine lookin block you gotz there brian.lotsa luck:up:

[Loco1234]

Awesome set of pix... oh and nice motor too... LOL
Ya seeing this pics has certainly got me itching to assemble... unfortunately your last set got me lookin ginto ceramic coatings ands teflon side skirts for the pistons.... now I can't assemble yet... oh well all for the best...

can't wait to see your RWHP & RWTQ #'s

[FordNut]

Buildup is done!

Top view:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01640.JPG

Bottom view:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01642.JPG

From the side. Notice the studs which come with the Moroso aluminum pan:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01643.JPG

Another mod to the DSS girdle to clear the aftermarket oil pan:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01644.JPG

And a mod to the pan to clear the studs on the girdle:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01648.JPG

And more mods to the already modified Canton windage tray:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01645.JPG

To clear the already modified pickup tube:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01646.JPG

Here's the other side:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01647.JPG

Almost too purty to hide with all those covers. I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

[merc]

That motor would like very nice under my Christmas tree. :beer:

[Mike Poore]

Brian, it's beautiful. Congratulations on a superb job. Now I'm wondering if Joe Walsh's "Built Motor" is basically the same thing. Thanks for sharing the photos. :high5:

[DEFYANT]

That is sweet. Thanks for sharing.

[Power Surge]

One piece of advice... ditch the cast crank trigger wheel, they crack. Get the Ford stamped steel one, and you'll need the matching lower timing gear to go with it.

[FordNut]

One piece of advice... ditch the cast crank trigger wheel, they crack. Get the Ford stamped steel one, and you'll need the matching lower timing gear to go with it.

That is a billet one. And it has been cryo treated too. I got the lower gears to match it. And they're both cryo treated and REM polished. As well as all the rest of the gears, sprockets, and chains.

But thanks for the advice, took a sharp eye to notice.

[Power Surge]

That is a billet one. And it has been cryo treated too. I got the lower gears to match it. And they're both cryo treated and REM polished. As well as all the rest of the gears, sprockets, and chains.

But thanks for the advice, took a sharp eye to notice.

Well, I DO do this for a living ;).

Sounds like you got the good stuff on there then.

BTW, I don't think I've commented on any of your threads, but I have been following them. I am very impressed with your build, and it's nice to see someone actually going to these lengths (coatings, cryo, etc).

[FordNut]

Thanks. Kind of overboard, but somebody's got to be first...

[FordNut]

Here's the links to the previous history of the engine coming together, if anybody's interested:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30917

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31870

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=31990

[Marauderjack]

Hey Brian,

If you just happen to "Squash" your rear air suspension with that BEAST....I know where you can get a GREAT deal on a used air pump and control module!!!:beer: ;)

Looks very nice....:bows:

Good Luck and keep us updated!!:D

Marauderjack:bandit:

[juno]

Brian,

That is gorgeous!!!!!

[Loco1234]

abo****ely awesome.....