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Thread: Project DTR - 301,996 miles why not bring it back to life?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 8UWITH6 View Post
    400 miles no issues, Tinted the windows, replaced pads and rotors, new bluetooth radio because why not. Love driving the car everyday even if it is a DTR
    It’s a great feeling when you get over the first few miles where you find out if you totally screwed up or not!

    Enjoy it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 8UWITH6 View Post
    Thanks!. Put 30 miles on it today no issues thus far. It is a slow process though because DTR.
    Quote Originally Posted by crownvic97 View Post
    I always thought a 30 mile trip in a DTR would take close to a week.
    You can explain to your co-workers that is the reason why you are late to work everyday.



    (speaking of which....gotta go!)
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    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8UWITH6 View Post
    Long story short. Had an oiling issue in the driver's side head. Tore it apart in the car found a loose cam cradle causing a lack of oil pressure to the front 2 cylinders intake cams tap tap tap. Not my fault paid an engine builder to assemble a long block SMH. It is running. Had a temp issue due to me just being done with working on the car. Burped cooling system car is up and running.

    I serviced this car 3 or 4 year's before I had a Marauder. I got the opportunity to buy it last winter with a blown engine. I knew I always wanted it but the timing was bad. I fought this car every step of the way but I drove it today and it felt good. Thank you to this community fir your help. Bryan, I was ready to fire sale this car I appreciate your help very much. 300k miles, brought back to life....................
    And just when I thought I was out of the wood's on this car it takes out the thrust bearing with 900 miles on the rebuild. Welp, back to step one I guess. F to tha UCK THIS CAR, IT WILL NOT LET ME WIN. Consider it parked until I get motivated again or it might just catch on fire. Feeling defeated.
    Last edited by 8UWITH6; 12-06-2018 at 08:51 AM. Reason: TMI
    Neil
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    Props! saving its a no brainer if you can.

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    If it is a flexplate issue, I have a non-SFI 8 bolt flexplate.
    Never used it, as I wanted an SFI rated flexplate when I built my 5.0 big bore engine.
    It's yours if you cover the shipping.
    I'll shoot a picture of it tonight and post it if you want it.
    2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
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    1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
    1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
    1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual

    SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
    w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
    Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
    Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
    B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
    SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
    'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
    Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18

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    Ill let you all know what I find when I get it out of the car again. Thanks
    Neil
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    That sucks man, but don’t give up!

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    Update. 4 months later engine is still not done. Crank is trashed had to buy an Eagle replacement. Engine builder said the thrust bearing was trashed but couldn't tell me why. I showed him video's of converter to flex plate clearance. You would think that I would be a priority I guess not.
    Neil
    2003 Mercury Marauder - DBP/DC
    2003 Mercury Marauder - BLK/DC
    2003 Mercury Marauder - SB/LF
    2004 Mercury Marauder - DTR/LF
    1964 Mercury Marauder - BLK/BLK

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    Quote Originally Posted by 8UWITH6 View Post
    Update. 4 months later engine is still not done. Crank is trashed had to buy an Eagle replacement. Engine builder said the thrust bearing was trashed but couldn't tell me why. I showed him video's of converter to flex plate clearance. You would think that I would be a priority I guess not.
    Pray tell that I won't need my motor rebuilt anytime soon. If so, I'll contact MartyO and ask him to recommend someone. Interesting thread, similar to Agent2006.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Invective View Post
    Pray tell that I won't need my motor rebuilt anytime soon. If so, I'll contact MartyO and ask him to recommend someone. Interesting thread, similar to Agent2006.
    It's been a nightmare.
    Neil
    2003 Mercury Marauder - DBP/DC
    2003 Mercury Marauder - BLK/DC
    2003 Mercury Marauder - SB/LF
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    1964 Mercury Marauder - BLK/BLK

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    Hey Neil: sometimes you gotta step away for a bit, before you go all JackNicholson/Shining...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDpipB4yehk


    No way a thrust bearing should wipe out at 400 miles, hopefully the engine builder will step up. Or, get a Aviator motor to get her driving...

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    Photos - lots of Dtr's around as of late
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    Im happy for you bro! Let the mods begin! I hear the mod bug broke his stinger when he heard you pulled the trigger!

    BIG BIG thanks to the GOD of marauder parts ( Darren) I am the 1st winner of Darren bag of fun give-away

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    If you have seen one you have seen them all.
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    I had to step away for a while too as these cars can be a PITA. How did you know the thrust bearing went out, did the motor not start one day, or did the crank have play?

    Mine makes a ticking, click, knock, from the bellhousing, I think loose flexplate bolts but not sure. Going to start getting back into it here soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r View Post
    I had to step away for a while too as these cars can be a PITA. How did you know the thrust bearing went out, did the motor not start one day, or did the crank have play?

    Mine makes a ticking, click, knock, from the bellhousing, I think loose flexplate bolts but not sure. Going to start getting back into it here soon.
    Had to put a shim on the starter thought it was because of the 8 bolt crank and different flex plate. Started getting noises from transmission area behind block in front of converter. Noticed black belt dust on alternator. Finally took a pry bar the crank pulley clunk clunk. Oil was copper colored.
    Neil
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    2003 Mercury Marauder - BLK/DC
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    1964 Mercury Marauder - BLK/BLK

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