2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
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
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
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
Props! saving its a no brainer if you can.
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
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
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
Ill let you all know what I find when I get it out of the car again. Thanks
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
That sucks man, but don’t give up!
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
Current Garage:
2005 Mustang GT Premium
2019 Ranger Lariat Super Crewcab 4WD
2015 Triumph Trophy SE
“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.”
― William W. Purkey
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...
Photos - lots of Dtr's around as of late
2003 MM 300A
#738 of 7,838 BLK
Build date: 6/6/2002
Adopted: 2/05/2013
MODS:
Metco control arms, Addco sway bars, TCE brake lines, Gatorback belt, remote start, underbody lights, custom doorsills. Black with custom silver hood stripes (S-55 theme)
2004 CV LX SPORT
ALL BLACK, 6 DISC, TUNED MZT
Adopted on12/09/18 from chief455
COMING SOON-Trilogy #005 THANKS CWright-
I am afraid you have awakened a sleeping Giant
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...=view&id=14156
BIG BIG thanks to the GOD of marauder parts ( Darren) I am the 1st winner of Darren bag of fun give-away
If you have seen one you have seen them all.
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
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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'04 Marauder #357 of 3213 - Built and Eaton swapped - "MERCD"
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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
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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