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by jkxr4ti
Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: I am out of ideas
Replies: 33
Views: 26061

Re: I am out of ideas

Boy this sounds familiar. After being in your shoes and trying everything you have done plus some I was at my wits end. My car sat for quite some time too. Besides what you’ve done I also did a compression test and also swapped the ecu plus some other stuff. I took the fuel rail out secured the inje...
by jkxr4ti
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

I wanted a trailer but with the explorer they would only rent me a dolly. This was a newer one and not a rollover lawsuit vintage unit.
by jkxr4ti
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices
Replies: 49
Views: 29466

Re: Broken Dreams, Circumstances & Choices

Hi all, Question: Is the XR a four wheels on the ground long distance towable car or will there be issues in the gear box when towed that far? I don't know the answer but do know serious problems will be caused if it is incompatible. Perhaps put it backwards on a two wheels dolly? Others have done ...
by jkxr4ti
Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Cobra brake upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 1222

Re: Cobra brake upgrade

I have not done this directly but I was looking into it. I had pbr calipers lock up on 2 separate occasions so was looking for a different solution. I ended up replacing the pistons in the pbr caliper with those from a Camaro, see this thread: http://forum.merkurclub.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&...
by jkxr4ti
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Most hated car at Carlisle
Replies: 13
Views: 5430

Re: Most hated car at Carlisle

It was there last year or the year before too. Talked with him for a few minutes and he was friendly and loved talking about his project.
Nothing wrong with a little creativity, and in the Carlisle mustang flatlands it does stand out.
by jkxr4ti
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: 2023 Carlisle Hotel - Penn Harris Hotel, by Wyndham
Replies: 15
Views: 14102

Re: 2023 Carlisle Hotel - Penn Harris Hotel, by Wyndham

Just booked via phone and the rep said that was the last room under that group discount block.
by jkxr4ti
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Very Very Early XR4Ti
Replies: 7
Views: 2906

Re: Very Very Early XR4Ti

From the shock towers and master cylinder I would say that looks like a mustang engine bay. Definitely a lot different like AC lines, power steering reservoir, battery placement etc.
by jkxr4ti
Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: XR bi-wing spoiler aerodynamics explained in detail , US patent, etc.
Replies: 1
Views: 6020

Re: XR bi-wing spoiler aerodynamics explained in detail , US patent, etc.

Thanks for sharing that Mike. A cool bit of engineering that makes me want to put the biwing hatch on my 88 like it was meant to be.
by jkxr4ti
Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Poor Mileage & Whine from FP area
Replies: 5
Views: 2206

Re: Poor Mileage & Whine from FP area

I would be looking for a vacuum leak first. That will cause FP to increase at idle and cruise and reduce milage. Check the vacuum tree as well. There should be one cap on there and it can deteriorate and get launched off with some boost if it’s not a good cap or clamped in some way. Next check the o...
by jkxr4ti
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:50 am
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: 2023 Carlisle Hotel - Penn Harris Hotel, by Wyndham
Replies: 15
Views: 14102

Re: 2023 Carlisle Hotel - Penn Harris Hotel, by Wyndham

Awesome news on the hotel prices. Thanks for the work on this Brad.
by jkxr4ti
Wed Nov 09, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Tachometer Repair
Replies: 16
Views: 5996

Re: Tachometer Repair

Looks like ltspice for the schematic, no? Did a quick resoldering on mine this year but didn’t produce much difference. Mine works but the rpm is just low and movement seems lazy. Was going to try replace the aging caps next and see what that yields. Assume you’ve been down that road before if you’v...
by jkxr4ti
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Propav8r's '87 XR4TI Project
Replies: 10
Views: 9431

Re: Propav8r's '87 XR4TI Project

That’s one heck of a before and after shot.
Welcome aboard!
by jkxr4ti
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Rapido Sway bars
Replies: 13
Views: 4391

Re: Rapido Sway bars

Just chiming in that I love mine. The rear bar made a huge difference in handling even on the stock springs. If you can afford it go for it!
by jkxr4ti
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Strut damper?
Replies: 16
Views: 7590

Re: Strut damper?

It’s possible your talking about the bump stop as well. Those are orangish and are likely disintegrating by now. If thats what you are mentioning the strut should need to come out and the upper seat and spring removed to replace it. The one linked comes with the bellows. https://www.rockauto.com/en/...
by jkxr4ti
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: T9 Clutch Reservoir?
Replies: 5
Views: 4097

Re: T9 Clutch Reservoir?

T9 is a cable clutch so no reservoir. If the fluid was red it’s likely type f transmission fluid as used in the power steering system.