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by Merkur
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Flex Joint options... <aka Guibo, Giubo>
Replies: 58
Views: 11747

Re: Flex Joint options... <aka Guibo, Giubo>

Wow. Glad you found the solution Brad. I didn't think that was possible!

Paul
by Merkur
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Flex Joint options... <aka Guibo, Giubo>
Replies: 58
Views: 11747

Re: Flex Joint options... <aka Guibo, Giubo>

Just for reference, the 'Flex Coupling' I have had on my XR since 1997 is a Beck Arnley 103-2103 and cost me $75 in March 1997. I know this thread is talking about Scorpios but I believe I fitted the same part to my son's Scorpio. Mine has lasted those 27 years and the car has been driven hard. I wi...
by Merkur
Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Scorpio Game Show - Name That Failure
Replies: 29
Views: 24028

Re: Scorpio Game Show - Name That Failure

I searched a bit and can't find a way to bench test these coils. The failed one had identical resistance to the good one. When I have had coils fail in the past (admittedly on other non Merkurs), they test OK with a regular meter but it's the insulation that breaks down. The spark happens, but it's...
by Merkur
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: Carlisle 2023 MCA Awards
Replies: 6
Views: 10217

Re: Carlisle 2023 MCA Awards

The graphic is based on Building G at Carlisle where we were at Carlisle 2010. This is now the home of Desperate Times Brewing.

Here are the pictures from 2010: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ZTboStAKhmmptUK8

Paul
by Merkur
Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: Carlisle 2023 Photos
Replies: 0
Views: 15095

Carlisle 2023 Photos

It was a wonderful weekend in Carlisle with the Merkur family. Here are some pictures for you all to enjoy. Don't forget to plan ahead so you can attend this event next year. May 31st - June 2nd!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BjGEcTvY4yTV49St8

Paul
by Merkur
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: Carlisle 2023 MCA Awards
Replies: 6
Views: 10217

Carlisle 2023 MCA Awards

Thanks to all who hlped make Carlisle 2023 a year to remember! The MCA would like to congratulate the following people for winning awards at this year’s event: Best in Show XR4Ti - Jeff LaBonte Best in Show Scorpio - Taylor McConnaughhay Most Enjoyed Merkur - Robert Towne Freundschaft Entlang der St...
by Merkur
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: Carlisle Events Awards
Replies: 0
Views: 16107

Carlisle Events Awards

Congratulations to all the Carlisle Events award winners listed below. These cars were selected on a pure popularity poll - every person that attends the Carlisle show receives a voting sheet to select their favorite cars. Votes are tallied and the award winners received their plaques in a drive-thr...
by Merkur
Tue Jan 31, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: Carlisle 2023
Topic: 2023 Carlisle Hotel - Penn Harris Hotel, by Wyndham
Replies: 15
Views: 14111

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

Good job Brad. The code worked well. No problems. Reservation made.

Paul
by Merkur
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Carlisle 2022
Topic: Carlisle 2022 Feedback - Please read
Replies: 7
Views: 21680

Re: Carlisle 2022 Feedback - Please read

Another great show and great conversations. There were still people I didn’t have a chance to talk with! 1. Did you attend Carlisle this year? If not, why not? What would make you want to attend in 2023? >> Oh yes! I’ll be there. 2. Overall, using your own criteria, how did you feel this year's Carl...
by Merkur
Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Buzzer underdash. I must kill it.
Replies: 17
Views: 8866

Re: Buzzer underdash. I must kill it.

The chime module I have had on my ‘89XR for 25 years is this one. It’s on the passenger side behind the passenger seat warmer switch and does not require the removal of the lower dash. Just reach up and you will find it. The Motorcraft number is: E6AB-10D840-A2A and it appears to be from ‘87-‘91 F15...
by Merkur
Sun Jan 02, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur Registry
Replies: 5
Views: 27261

Re: Merkur Registry

Let’s see if we can get all 1106 Merkurs on the registry! If your car isn’t on there - please add it!

Paul
by Merkur
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: How many Merkurs are still on the road?
Replies: 1
Views: 1944

How many Merkurs are still on the road?

This topic keeps coming up and I stated at Carlisle 2021 that I thought that the number of XR4Ti still on the road (as in registered and insured) was probably only a thousand or so. This was based on the attrition I have seen over 30+ years of Merkur ownership and the various surveys we have done. T...
by Merkur
Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:55 am
Forum: Scorpio
Topic: Ford Tempo Front Springs
Replies: 31
Views: 9481

Re: Ford Tempo Front Springs

On the rear of my XR which was always running low I finally added the spacers that Russ sells to the bottom of the springs. These are some sort of plastic type material like the Urethane suspension bushings and clip to the bottoms of the springs. They worked well and increased the rear height by 1.2...
by Merkur
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur Registry
Replies: 5
Views: 27261

Merkur Registry

On the Carlisle showfield this year, I met a new owner, Bill Bailey, with a clean ‘89 XR that we worked out was built the day after mine and only 9 VIN numbers away. This lead us to a discussion regarding the Merkur Registry which we had about 15 years ago. Anyway I dugout the information, updated i...
by Merkur
Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: New polished aluminum coolant pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 3482

Re: New polished aluminum coolant pipes

Money received Jeremy. I'll have these at Carlisle for you. Thanks!