Progress on build

[Bradley G]

The motor is torqued in, transmission, flex plate,cross member, exhaust, starter,blower, (minus inlet), first row FEAD SYSTEM,A/C,
waiting on blower tensioner bolts, injectors, transmission filler tube & trans dip stick, retune for 60#'ers, maybe a new hand held with the tune.
Also still sourcing bolts for torque converter to flex plate & water inlet .
Oh and the oil gauge and maybe volt gauge go back in.
I bought all fluids beforehand, but I get to buy them again!

Rebuilt Cobra motor upgraded with;
Hardened head bolts
7qt. Oil pan
Ford racing oil pump
F R water pump
F R high torque starter
F R 60# fuel injectors
Crossover temp sensor
Upgraded maf

Trans upgrade was JW wheel & ARP bolts

[LOWBUCKMM]

Where are you doing all the work at?

[Bradley G]

Where are you doing all the work at?

Full service auto
Crystal Lake

[Bradley G]

Where are you doing all the work at?
I've had it towed four times , from the track to home, (thanks Eric),home to storage, storage to shop #1, shop #1 to shop #2.
The last one prolly was a manual push , shop #1 closed down , shop #2 is only a few feet away.

[03sport007]

Glad to see you getting close..Its been a long time coming!!

What did you end up doing with the Cobra Motor?

Did you change pistons or just a freshen up?

[Bradley G]

Builder said the nicks in the top of pistons were superficial and would be no issue.
It got new main bearings and all freshened up.
Heads were all gone through and several valves replaced.
Coil racing engines, did the rebuild.

[MMBLUE]

Good to hear Brad. You my friend are the most patient MM owner I know.

[martyo]

Good to hear Brad. You my friend are the most patient MM owner I know.

Indeed!!!!!

[yjmud]

I thought that is where it was saw it on Facebook

[Bradley G]

I'd post up pics, I've tried to several times.
Experiencing a learning curve with this Android.
Many updates needed on this phone and they seem to take forever!

[Bradley G]

All fead complete, the coolant crossover(s), IC & motor plumbing, rad shroud,cowl over wipers,
I'm a dip stick and fuel injectors/tune away!

[Bradley G]

OK trying for a later pic

[Zack]

Who is tuning it this time?

[Bradley G]

Who is tuning it this time?

I have been in touch with Lonnie Doll & Marty O.

[Motorhead350]

I thought that is where it was saw it on Facebook

I must have been unfriended by another Marauder owner. :lol:

[Bradley G]

Update;
Moe has sent me a start up tune , got the a/F gauge, injectors came today!
T-bone offered to help me Saturday
Hoping to have fuel tank drained , convertor bolts to flex plate done , and gauges started by Sat.

[8UWITH6]

Sounds like you are in the right track. Congratulations, in advance. Glad to see this come together for you.

[Bradley G]

Had a leak at the trans dip stick tube, missing an O ring.
Easy peeasy, three coils were not quite snapped snug at the connection causing rough idle/check engine .
Still have gauges to install, a/f and oil pressure.
She ran for an hour and I drove her a block to get three years with of grunge washed off!
Huge thanks to valued member and friend T-bone,
He helped me get the start up tune loaded .
Went back to Lonnie for my tune.
Was having trouble with the new flash tool, it would not load the tune to the device.
Had tech support @SCT scratching their heads .

Lonnie Doll made the adjustments in the existing tune for the 60# injectors and MAF ,
As stated earlier , first started rough due to a few misfires, but once corrected settled down to smooth as glass.
Once the a/f is installed we can sample the readings and make sure it is calibrated.
It felt really strange to drive it , even for just a minute!

[cer0413]

Had a leak at the trans dip stick tube, missing an O ring.
Easy peeasy, three coils were not quite snapped snug at the connection causing rough idle/check engine .
Still have gauges to install, a/f and oil pressure.
She ran for an hour and I drove her a block to get three years with of grunge washed off!
Huge thanks to valued member and friend T-bone,
He helped me get the start up tune loaded .
Went back to Lonnie for my tune.
Was having trouble with the new flash tool, it would not load the tune to the device.
Had tech support @SCT scratching their heads .

Lonnie Doll made the adjustments in the existing tune for the 60# injectors and MAF ,
As stated earlier , first started rough due to a few misfires, but once corrected settled down to smooth as glass.
Once the a/f is installed we can sample the readings and make sure it is calibrated.
It felt really strange to drive it , even for just a minute!
Can I ride when its done.........pretty pretty please?

[tbone]

It felt really strange to drive it , even for just a minute!

I've never seen anyone drive a Marauder around the parking lot as slowly as you did! lol

Congrats Bradley! That Cobra rebuild of yours is quiet as a mouse and as smooth as silk! Major WIN!!! :banana2:

[Bradley G]

Can I ride when its done.........pretty pretty please?

Absolutely

[Bradley G]

I've never seen anyone drive a Marauder around the parking lot as slowly as you did! lol

Congrats Bradley! That Cobra rebuild of yours is quiet as a mouse and as smooth as silk! Major WIN!!! :banana2:

I was told not to drive it (much) til it gets dialed in.
It's getting old pushing it everywhere!

[tbone]

I would do the same thing. Just funny....

[J-MAN]

I must have been unfriended by another Marauder owner. :lol:


Could have been a music lover. :rolleyes:

[Bradley G]

Not much to report , equipment failure holding me back currently.
The lift won't go up! , Idled a few blocks for 14 gallons of 93 and back to the shop.
It has had 5-6 heat cycles so far .
Just cleaning up my mess on the bay from the work so far.
Oh, and I'm missing a cap for the transmission, not the one on the bottom, the one that covers the flexplate bolts access.
The tough part is looking for something that you don't know what it looks like!

[justbob]

Does this help?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/6df57be3d01bfd1d1fc2c4ffeb1f01 de.jpg


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[Bradley G]

Thanks JB !
Can you still get one ? Looks like oem only!

[justbob]

I'd imagine so. Maybe even eBay? Junkyard would have many as well.


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[tbone]

My mechanic might have one laying around. He says he will check when he gets time.

[Bradley G]

My mechanic might have one laying around. He says he will check when he gets time.

Thanks again T-bone just for that, you get the first bracket race challenge from me! :banana2:

[justbob]

Can I have the second? [emoji12]


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[Bradley G]

I thought you got tired of that?
Can I have the second? [emoji12]
I could hardly wait for you to ask!
You saw the key operative word? Bracket!

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[tbone]

Thanks again T-bone just for that, you get the first bracket race challenge from me! :banana2:

Prepare for the worst Brad.....:D

[Bradley G]

If I could save it to my phone! The parts desk at Ford want a picture
Does this help?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/6df57be3d01bfd1d1fc2c4ffeb1f01 de.jpg


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[tbone]

If I could save it to my phone! The parts desk at Ford want a picture

So it is written, so it shall be done!

Check your phone.

[Bradley G]

So it is written, so it shall be done!

Check your phone.

I appreciate the efforts!
The PIC came across not legible but I directed him to jb's pic on here!
He said Ford won't be supporting the platform any longer to 2011's

[tbone]

Not legible? Does your guy need glasses? It's a rubber plug.

[tbone]

I appreciate the efforts!
The PIC came across not legible but I directed him to jb's pic on here!
He said Ford won't be supporting the platform any longer to 2011's

Ford not supporting the platform? Surprise, surprise!

[Bradley G]

Sixteens are out now, production completed 2011.Does not make me happy.[QUOTE=tbone;1473019]Ford not supporting the platform? Surprise, surprise![/QUOTE

[tbone]

I thought it was 10 years they had to support parts production?

[MOTOWN]

I thought it was 10 years they had to support parts production?

It used to be 7 years, but not sure on limited production vehicle's.

[Bradley G]

We have gauges!
Big thanks to T-Bone for installing my gauges !
Lonnie says , "no" til he sees a data log, so it sits waiting.
Tomorrow I should be able to get some logging in so it's OK to drive distance.

[tbone]

Oh, did not know he was going to do that for you. Good idea.

[sailsmen]

The average car in the USA is 11.4 years.

If the mfgs continue to discontinue the aftermarket will replace.
The mfgs should open their licensing if they are discontinuing.

[J-MAN]

I appreciate the efforts!
The PIC came across not legible but I directed him to jb's pic on here!
He said Ford won't be supporting the platform any longer to 2011's

Thanks obama!

[tbone]

The average car in the USA is 11.4 years.

If the mfgs continue to discontinue the aftermarket will replace.
The mfgs should open their licensing if they are discontinuing.

Yeah, like the rear ****ing bumper.

[Bradley G]

Waiting on a FireWire cable that I ordered on Amazon, the box stores either did not have them in stock or don't carry them .
That's to connect the air fuel gauge to the hand held .
Supposed to be here on Wednesday.
I also ordered the GM supercharger oil and differential gasket
Still need gear oil and modifier.

[justbob]

I wouldn't use a diff gasket. Black RTV by itself has a much better chance of sealing it up.


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[MOTOWN]

Definitely no diff gasket, they used rtv from the factory.

[fastblackmerc]

Waiting on a FireWire cable that I ordered on Amazon, the box stores either did not have them in stock or don't carry them .
That's to connect the air fuel gauge to the hand held .
Supposed to be here on Wednesday.
I also ordered the GM supercharger oil and differential gasket
Still need gear oil and modifier.

I have a firewire cable I would have send free..............

No diff gasket, use RTV as mentioned, just be sure to follow the package directions.

Most synthetic fluids (75w-140) don't need any friction modifier. I recommend Redline.

[tbone]

I found these pics that should help you Brad. I can help on Thursday, maybe Friday. I hooked everything up so all you have to do is tap in to the white wire. I left enough slack so it will be easy to get to.

[tbone]

Don't forget your fuse jumper.

[Bradley G]

Thanks guys!
Can I use the gasket and coat all sides with RTV ?
I'VE had a couple pinion seal leaks till I got an upgraded seal.
Just tired of my azz always leaking!

[martyo]

Can I use the gasket and coat all sides with RTV ?

That is headed in the wrong direction.

[Marauderjack]

That is headed in the wrong direction.

^^^THIS^^^ just throw the damn gasket away!!:D

[Bradley G]

OK, I'll make an ornament out of it!

[Bradley G]

I found these pics that should help you Brad. I can help on Thursday, maybe Friday. I hooked everything up so all you have to do is tap in to the white wire. I left enough slack so it will be easy to get to.


Don't forget your fuse jumper.

I'll take you up on the help, I'll let you know if I get the cable today..
Where did you find the jumper fuse? Any flaps?

[tbone]

Any store should have them. There's a couple different versions too. You may not get your fuse block cover back on depending on what you choose.

[justbob]

Any store should have them. There's a couple different versions too. You may not get your fuse block cover back on depending on what you choose.


Nip and tuck the cover. [emoji4]


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