What did you do to your car today?

[MyBlackBeasts]

Originally Posted by 1stMerc

In my case, might be of interest/use.

But in this instance BDA= Blend Door Actuator. Just in time for the next cold spell.

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[a_d_a_m]

Put the dead pedal in today.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Originally Posted by 8UWITH6

Metal tink tink tink. It came back. The 8 bolt flexplate is thicker I think I need to find shorter converter nuts or grind the originals down. They stick out past the converter studs a good 1/8" or so. It's either that or the crankshaft is moving around in the engine LOL!

You ever figure this out? Pretty sure mine is clicking from the bell housing. I had an 8 bolt flexplate installed when the motor was done and re-installed. Not sure if the bolts are just loose or too long like you are saying.

[Spectragod]

Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r

You ever figure this out? Pretty sure mine is clicking from the bell housing. I had an 8 bolt flexplate installed when the motor was done and re-installed. Not sure if the bolts are just loose or too long like you are saying.

A cracked flexplate will do this too, I can tell you first hand......


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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Originally Posted by Spectragod

A cracked flexplate will do this too, I can tell you first hand......


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Yeah I am leaning towards that. It clanks from a start and more so when in drive. Also, car had power loss when gunning it at higher speeds. Not sure what flex plate to buy, the research is confusing as to what drops into a MM TC with an 8 bolt crank pattern, without a problem.

[Invective]

What a day!

First, regional GA airport allowed me to refuel Marauder with 93 E0 ‘mogas’ (motor gasoline used in light airplanes). 93 E0 not available in this area otherwise.

Proceded to MartyO’s new shop - impressive. Met with staff (MartyO was away). Jeff and Harrison repaired the transmission leak, replaced the rear shocks, installed dead pedal, swapped out aftermarket IAC motor/valve for an OEM device. Remounted CAI with better clamps and an additional clamp. OEM from now on.

Jeff drove the car extensively, checking all of the data parameters - everything is on the money and Marauder is running very well. He stated my car is probably the best running - best condition Marauder he has come across in recent history.

Head home tomorrow.

[justbob]

Already February and finally put it up in storage. I was quickly running out of room with all the snow equipment and all the junk motorcycles my son has been bringing home..




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[musclemerc]

Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r

Yeah I am leaning towards that. It clanks from a start and more so when in drive. Also, car had power loss when gunning it at higher speeds. Not sure what flex plate to buy, the research is confusing as to what drops into a MM TC with an 8 bolt crank pattern, without a problem.

The one I used on my current build drops right in. No grinding, wallering bolt holes, etc.
https://store.prw-usa.com/1828111-mo...3-164t-8-bolt/

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Originally Posted by musclemerc

The one I used on my current build drops right in. No grinding, wallering bolt holes, etc.
https://store.prw-usa.com/1828111-mo...3-164t-8-bolt/

Sweet, thanks for the info, I think I will order this one.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Originally Posted by justbob

Already February and finally put it up in storage. I was quickly running out of room with all the snow equipment and all the junk motorcycles my son has been bringing home..




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Jealous of that lift

You wouldn't be interested in a flex plate install job would ya? lol

[justbob]

Originally Posted by ChiTownMaraud3r

Jealous of that lift



You wouldn't be interested in a flex plate install job would ya? lol

A side job? Hells no LOL I can’t even find the GAFs about my own junk that I seemed to have lost somewhere?

The lift would be awesome if the garage were taller. But then again, leisurely rolling around on a seat is good on the back!


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[offroadkarter]

Trailered the car up to PA so it's out of the way before the move. Figure I'll start working on it in the spring, the goal is drag week 2019.

Think I've put about 1200 miles on this car since Sept of 2015, it essentially goes to/from Carlisle every year, I have no other real use for it. I think I took it to the UPS store last September once.

[03Merc]

Originally Posted by offroadkarter

Trailered the car up to PA so it's out of the way before the move. Figure I'll start working on it in the spring, the goal is drag week 2019.



Think I've put about 1200 miles on this car since Sept of 2015, it essentially goes to/from Carlisle every year, I have no other real use for it. I think I took it to the UPS store last September once.

Beautiful Car! Here's mine this winter.


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[Spectragod]

Originally Posted by offroadkarter

Trailered the car up to PA so it's out of the way before the move. Figure I'll start working on it in the spring, the goal is drag week 2019.

Think I've put about 1200 miles on this car since Sept of 2015, it essentially goes to/from Carlisle every year, I have no other real use for it. I think I took it to the UPS store last September once.

You car still looks great!!!

[blkZooM]

Originally Posted by 03Merc

Beautiful Car! Here's mine this winter.


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Are those 15” wheels? Specs on the tires


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