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by milehighXR
Mon Nov 06, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur at Sema
Replies: 4
Views: 7003

Re: Merkur at Sema

I've often thought that if I had a ton of cash and time, that a modern 2.3T ecoboost motor might be a fun swap. I wouldn't want the giant bulge he ended up with on his swap, if possible. I would love it if he would post a build thread here, or even offer up dash repair service. Whatever he did to th...
by milehighXR
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Nice restomod
Replies: 1
Views: 6695

Nice restomod

https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-merkur-rs ... 0-for-sema

Now to find out how he did that dash cover, and or if he'll do some for us. It looks nice from the pics. The gauge he has look good too.
by milehighXR
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs
Replies: 7
Views: 9131

Re: Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs

Pulled t-stat to test it, and instantly saw that it is not failed open, but also is 2° colder than service manual says I should have. I will be replacing this and report back.
by milehighXR
Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs
Replies: 7
Views: 9131

Re: Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs

I think mine is the heavy one. Shorty rad, stock style heater core that is clean, and Merkur depot AL expansion tank. I have only one extra fitting on the tank at the top where the cap goes. Was thinking I'd put the vent hose from rad to there. My biggest issue, and maybe I just need a 208, or 212 t...
by milehighXR
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs
Replies: 7
Views: 9131

Need pics, drwings of Merkur depot rad installs

Mostly looking for plumbing diagrams/photos. I have been fighting a rich condition for a while now, and I am wondering if i have my shorty rad plumbed correctly. I need to add the vent hose to the coolant tank for sure, but beyond that it looks like I have everything right. Other than running rich I...
by milehighXR
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Big VAM easy drop in?
Replies: 6
Views: 6361

Re: Big VAM easy drop in?

I'll post pics of my big vam install laterer.
by milehighXR
Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Re: Vibration under hard accel

On one hand that would be great, much easier on my bad back, and I wouldn't have to listen to "she who must be obeyed" complain about working on the car all the time. On the other hand my brain would rot from having nothing to do on the weekends but mow the lawn and play xbox. :lol:
by milehighXR
Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Re: Vibration under hard accel

Put the shims in between body and csb, tightened e-brake cable a bit. Vibes in 2 and 3 haven't been noticed since. I can still induce them in first. It comes down to a new driveshaft with a smaller od. The one I had made is bigger than stock, can't remember numbers off top of head just now. But it m...
by milehighXR
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Road trips to take, or wish to take
Replies: 10
Views: 11147

Re: Road trips to take, or wish to take

Depending on where in WY you go May is the earliest you wanna start. October can get dicey, as snow can close some roads as early as late Sept. My dad lives in Rock River, and I've spent many weekends running back and forth from Boulder to his place. I never got stuck up there, but one year on the w...
by milehighXR
Sat Jun 24, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Road trips to take, or wish to take
Replies: 10
Views: 11147

Re: Road trips to take, or wish to take

Do it to it bro. Jsmust give a shout before hand. If time you can even meet some of the other owners out here like Ghost.
by milehighXR
Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Re: Vibration under hard accel

Got the new trans mount in, and now it looks like the driveshaft alignment needs looking at. It vibrates all the time on accel in 1st thru 3rd starting at around 2500rpm, and disappearing at 4k. I don't have the shims between the body and the CSB, so that'll be tomorrows project, and another test dr...
by milehighXR
Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Road trips to take, or wish to take
Replies: 10
Views: 11147

Re: Road trips to take, or wish to take

ALCAN highway has been on my list since a buddy worked rafting tours in Alaska after high school. He drove up, and back more than once IIRC. Unfortunately it will be a solo run as she who must be obeyed does not share the desire. I'd plan for a full month minimum as its about 14 days drive from Long...
by milehighXR
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Re: Vibration under hard accel

No, and the Scorpio used a different mount than the xr also. When going to a T5 I think most people do like Ghost did. He's where I got my T5 from. He fabricated an adapter to mate the trans to the XR factory mount. I'll get a photo later. Just got out from under car. Its definitely the trans mount....
by milehighXR
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Re: Vibration under hard accel

Motor mounts were replaced with SC mounts 10-15yrs ago. I'll check them too. Driveshaft angle is new territory, as I don't think anyone else is doing a 2 piece DS with T5. I imagine it's ok, as like I said issue only pops up under hard accel thru 3rd. If I'm cruising at 65, and get on it to go up to...
by milehighXR
Fri Jun 16, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Vibration under hard accel
Replies: 10
Views: 5884

Vibration under hard accel

Ever since I converted to T5 with a custom 2 piece drive shaft that retains the center support bearing i have had an intermittent vibration under hard acceleration. Today it got so bad that when I let off the gas it continued for more violently than it had previously. Initially I had thought it was ...