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by Turbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

I have got a '86 Merkur XR4TI

Here's a pic of the parts needed, I'll upload them to Thingiverse. You may have noticed I spaced the 2 upper small gauges out, I did this to help fit the gauges closer together, so the lower gauge is less buried. I haven't actually tried to fit this in the car yet, but I'm sure it will. I got the id...
by Turbo
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:26 am
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Have a '86 Merkur XR

I think I'm done with the Auto Meter dash mod, I think it looks pretty good. I designed all the parts needed to install the gauges with no screws or glue needed, you just need to do some cutting on the dash to make room for the gauges and idiot lights, I used a dremel. Once assembled you can't see a...
by Turbo
Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

I needed to get the input shaft out to have it turned down, complete disassembly is required! Wasn't too bad, I'd do it again, it was nice that it was brand new though :wink:
by Turbo
Tue May 17, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: XR4ti T9 lay gear wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Re: XR4ti T9 lay gear wanted

Sorry Mgtacar1, I don't have that, my manual calls it a cluster gear lol, but here's a pix for anyone else that can help:
by Turbo
Tue May 17, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

Just thought of a easier solution... I can raise the engine and tranny! I'm gonna try this :D
by Turbo
Tue May 17, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

andyofcolumbusmerkur wrote: Tue May 17, 2022 8:38 am Are those the thicker Cosworth sway bars?

They are Rapido 28.5mm, I guess going stock would only gain a little over 1 mm additional clearance.
I'd hate to grind into the new bellhousing, but an idea, I think the bellhousing wall thickness is .125" or a bit less.
by Turbo
Mon May 16, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: XR4ti T9 lay gear wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 2371

Re: XR4ti T9 lay gear wanted

Got a picture of it? I have some T9 parts "laying" around, maybe there's one in there.
by Turbo
Mon May 16, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

I have another issue, the QuickTime bellhousing contacts the stabilizer bar, I was hoping once tranny angle was adjusted it'd be ok, but no, the bellhousing is not putting much pressure on the stabilizer. I'm certain I can add a spacer behind the stabilizer U brackets, likely .125" would be suf...
by Turbo
Fri May 06, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

Another setback, I just discovered today that a Hays 82-103 hydraulic throwout bearing is not compatible with a Spec SF481 clutch :cry:
The Hays bearing has a sleeve that goes past the pressure plate fingers and it can't on the Spec.
Anyone need a Hays 82-103, hit me up.
by Turbo
Wed May 04, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

looking good!
Tremec TKX, QuickTime V8 Bell
Tremec TKX, QuickTime V8 Bell
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by Turbo
Wed May 04, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

TKX with V8 Quicktime bellhousing, there's ample room for a cable driven clutch, I wanted a push type external hydraulic slave... but it will not fit :(

Gotta take it back apart again, I'll be using a hydraulic throwout bearing.

Image
by Turbo
Wed May 04, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

Adding pictures while waiting on more parts :P Canfield adapter plate https://simflame.com/temp/adapterplate.jpg https://simflame.com/temp/flywheel.jpg Rapido pilot bushing. https://simflame.com/temp/pilotbearing.jpg Had to use .021 offset pins to get within spec required by Tremec. https://simflame...
by Turbo
Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: Anembo Engineering Supra Rear Differential Kit - SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1575

Re: Anembo Engineering Supra Rear Differential Kit

Still have this? PM sent
by Turbo
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:44 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Just got a '86 Merkur
Replies: 56
Views: 59399

Re: Just got a '86 Merkur

I haven't been able to find any information on a v8 clutch in a xr, so I thought I'd post some. Checking some clearances for a V8 clutch setup, I ordered the quicktime bell housing mainly because it is smaller than the aluminum ones, so I thought it might fit without modifications. I'm testing thing...