Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
Had planned to go through this area with a hole and grommet, similar to the amplifier power wire that is above the ECU plug.
Had planned to go through this area with a hole and grommet, similar to the amplifier power wire that is above the ECU plug.
0 2022/04/03 15:04:29
Last picture of the old engine in the car
Last picture of the old engine in the car
0 2022/04/05 07:23:03
I've used this HF furniture dolly for about everything EXCEPT moving furniture. Sure comes in handy when you need it.
I've used this HF furniture dolly for about everything EXCEPT moving furniture. Sure comes in handy when you need it.
0 2022/04/05 07:24:36
Father lending a hand to keep the engine from crashing into the firewall. I'd wanted to install my load leveler, but there wasn't enough room along the back side of the head to install the bracket.
Father lending a hand to keep the engine from crashing into the firewall. I'd wanted to install my load leveler, but there wasn't enough room along the back side of the head to install the bracket.
0 2022/04/05 07:25:42
The big hulk sitting on its stand. My neighbor opted to buy it for a couple hundred bucks to turn into a coffee table. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
The big hulk sitting on its stand. My neighbor opted to buy it for a couple hundred bucks to turn into a coffee table. I'm excited to see how it turns out.
0 2022/04/05 07:27:03
Less comfortable than it looks.
Less comfortable than it looks.
0 2022/04/05 07:32:29
Taking the fuel lines out as a single assembly was very easy. On the parts car, I had to remove them individually as the transmission was blocking pulling the EVAP line out - which ended up being a rusted hunk anyway.
Taking the fuel lines out as a single assembly was very easy. On the parts car, I had to remove them individually as the transmission was blocking pulling the EVAP line out - which ended up being a rusted hunk anyway.
0 2022/04/05 07:33:55
A jumbled, cut-up mess. Glad it is out of the car.
A jumbled, cut-up mess. Glad it is out of the car.
0 2022/04/05 07:35:41
0 2022/04/05 07:36:38
Inside of the bellhousing. A nice, thick coating of sludge has blackened everything.
Inside of the bellhousing. A nice, thick coating of sludge has blackened everything.
0 2022/04/05 07:38:21
Closeup around the clutch fork pivot pin. Just nasty.
Closeup around the clutch fork pivot pin. Just nasty.
0 2022/04/05 07:39:11
The outside isn't much better. The line of black shows how far I'd been able to reach in the past to get it cleaned and wiped down.
The outside isn't much better. The line of black shows how far I'd been able to reach in the past to get it cleaned and wiped down.
0 2022/04/05 07:39:57
Took a lot longer than it should have because I was using the wrong cleaning material.
Took a lot longer than it should have because I was using the wrong cleaning material.
0 2022/04/05 07:40:48
Similar story on the transmission. Not as oil-covered, but lots of little nooks and crannies to get the gunk out of.
Similar story on the transmission. Not as oil-covered, but lots of little nooks and crannies to get the gunk out of.
0 2022/04/05 07:41:36
Engine bay and K-member degreased and deep cleaned, getting ready for paint.
Engine bay and K-member degreased and deep cleaned, getting ready for paint.
0 2022/04/05 07:43:56
Tinfoil works great on the brake lines, then lots of newspaper for overspray.
Tinfoil works great on the brake lines, then lots of newspaper for overspray.
0 2022/04/05 07:44:42
0 2022/04/05 07:45:23
On to the yellow. Drew the line at completely stripping the engine bay and messing with suspension and alignment, so did some masking off of areas in the rear.
On to the yellow. Drew the line at completely stripping the engine bay and messing with suspension and alignment, so did some masking off of areas in the rear.
0 2022/04/05 07:45:54
Three coats of the color matched paint and it turned out pretty nice.
Three coats of the color matched paint and it turned out pretty nice.
0 2022/04/05 07:47:02
This area was tough, especially laying under the car trying to figure out where and in which direction to place the bends. Took a bit of finessing, but ended up ok. I wish the line had been a bit longer to it didn't exit underneath the evaporator box.
This area was tough, especially laying under the car trying to figure out where and in which direction to place the bends. Took a bit of finessing, but ended up ok. I wish the line had been a bit longer to it didn't exit underneath the evaporator box.
0 2022/04/05 07:54:14
5mm difference in width between original and "new" ECM plugs.
5mm difference in width between original and "new" ECM plugs.
0 2022/04/05 07:58:51
The FI harness, finally all wrapped and ready for installation in the car. It went in easier than it came out, possibly due to the different loom material?
The FI harness, finally all wrapped and ready for installation in the car. It went in easier than it came out, possibly due to the different loom material?
0 2022/04/05 07:59:45
0 2022/04/05 18:30:57
A friend down the street came up with his welder and did a nice job sealing it in. Looked closely and didn't see any pinholes, so hit it with some black High-Temp paint to hopefully keep rust at bay.
A friend down the street came up with his welder and did a nice job sealing it in. Looked closely and didn't see any pinholes, so hit it with some black High-Temp paint to hopefully keep rust at bay.
0 2022/04/09 08:10:10
Wideband sensor coming up from the frame rail. Pinned in place with the EVAP hard line.
Wideband sensor coming up from the frame rail. Pinned in place with the EVAP hard line.
0 2022/04/09 08:11:18
New location for the cruise servo. Wish I'd drilled the holes before repainting the fender!
New location for the cruise servo. Wish I'd drilled the holes before repainting the fender!
0 2022/04/09 08:16:22
Small piece of ABS to hold the vent control plate in place, thereby preventing the diverter pin from falling out of the slot.
Small piece of ABS to hold the vent control plate in place, thereby preventing the diverter pin from falling out of the slot.
0 2022/04/29 08:53:47
Completed cruise control mounting
Completed cruise control mounting
0 2022/04/29 08:55:37
0 2022/04/29 08:58:40
What we picked up - a 2004 Mercury Marauder. Just ate up the 1,500 miles from Chicago to Austin. Great car!
What we picked up - a 2004 Mercury Marauder. Just ate up the 1,500 miles from Chicago to Austin. Great car!
0 2022/04/29 08:59:44
Thought I was being very clever to wrap up the excess chain to keep it out of the way. Ended up biting my in the butt as there was not enough slack to allow the engine to rotate enough to get into position when going in over the fender. Managed to finally loosen it enough to get it properly aligned. Glad I'm not being judged based on speed!
Thought I was being very clever to wrap up the excess chain to keep it out of the way. Ended up biting my in the butt as there was not enough slack to allow the engine to rotate enough to get into position when going in over the fender. Managed to finally loosen it enough to get it properly aligned. Glad I'm not being judged based on speed!
0 2022/04/29 09:03:00
Sitting in its new home. Valve covers were off to keep them from getting chewed up by the chain as the engine was going in.
Sitting in its new home. Valve covers were off to keep them from getting chewed up by the chain as the engine was going in.
0 2022/04/29 09:05:46
Shot of the clutch install. I had initially thought the bellhousing would be attached to the transmission, then bolted to the block, so I created to guide posted to help with the install. I then realized there was no way to install the clutch fork and throwout bearing using this method, so followed by mounting the bellhousing.
Shot of the clutch install. I had initially thought the bellhousing would be attached to the transmission, then bolted to the block, so I created to guide posted to help with the install. I then realized there was no way to install the clutch fork and throwout bearing using this method, so followed by mounting the bellhousing.
0 2022/04/29 09:07:30
0 2022/04/29 09:09:25
Three-wire oil pressure sensor and switch used on later model thirdgens.
Three-wire oil pressure sensor and switch used on later model thirdgens.
0 2022/04/29 09:15:12
Original dust cover marked with my best guess for material to be removed to fit the later engine block.
Original dust cover marked with my best guess for material to be removed to fit the later engine block.
0 2022/04/29 09:18:32
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade
0 2022/04/29 09:19:20
Had to remove a bit more on the sides then my initial sharpie drawing called for, but it ended up fitting in there nicely.
Had to remove a bit more on the sides then my initial sharpie drawing called for, but it ended up fitting in there nicely.
0 2022/04/29 09:19:48
My calibrated, tape-measure drawing and optimistic conclusion
My calibrated, tape-measure drawing and optimistic conclusion
0 2022/04/29 09:31:38
This picture was taken early in the massaging process. I proceeded to use practically every hammer in the tool box to try and gain the clearance.
This picture was taken early in the massaging process. I proceeded to use practically every hammer in the tool box to try and gain the clearance.
0 2022/04/29 09:34:14