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    #46
    Yeah, the damned thing is pretty big, but I'm not completely put out by it. I'll give it a try for now, maybe change it up later. Can't complain too much since I can't use the factory dist and I got the HEI pretty cheap.

    In the meantime, though, I've been trying to pull the balancer. I can't seem to get it to budge. I was going to try using an impact, but I just discovered that there isn't enough space for any of my impacts. Can almost fit my pneumatic Craftsman, though. If it seems that I have sufficient spare funds I might pop on over to Harbor Freight and pick up a compact impact with similar torque to my Craftsman. So annoying. I even tried a 2-foot breaker bar for leverage. That damned thing just doesn't want to come loose.

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    1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
    1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
    1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
    2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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      #47
      you pulled the washer out right? It absolutely will not go otherwise.

      Should have enough space if you have the fan shroud out. I've used my not particularly compact Kobalt impact to remove mine before.
      86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
      5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

      91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

      1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

      Originally posted by phayzer5
      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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        #48
        No, I didn't remove the washer. Once it was out, I didn't need much at all to pull the balancer, came out smooth and easy. Now I just have to figure out why the timing cover won't come off. Feels like I missed a bolt on the bottom.

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        1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
        1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
        1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
        2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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          #49
          I did miss a bolt... Took a look at the new cover, and there's a bolt hole behind the crank sensor mount. Guess I know what I'm doing when I get back into the garage.

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          1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
          1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
          1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
          2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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            #50
            Ok, so I didn't miss a bolt, it was just really stuck with the pan gaskets. Seems like I might have some adjustments to make with the new cover.



            Also, is there supposed to be this much play in the chain? I mean, I have a new timing set anyway, but this feels kind of sloppy.





            Guess I'll need to get to some cleaning and finding TDC, matching the marks on the gears. They're so dirty, can't find any markings.
            Last edited by ledzilla; 04-02-2020, 09:20 PM.
            1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
            1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
            1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
            2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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              #51
              Chain is definitely worn, but it also looks like you have the original nylon teeth type timing set. Those have been reportedly bad for longevity.


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              -1997 Grand Marquis LS (240K Miles) - The Daily Workhorse & March 2015 + January 2019 POTM Winner

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                #52
                yeah... chain is plenty stretched there and those plastic teeth are so old at this point, even if they look brand new, they could explode tomorrow. Definitely a good idea to put the new timing set on.

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                  #53
                  All set on a double roller.


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                  1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
                  1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
                  1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
                  2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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                    #54
                    chain stretch + plastic tooth wear. All of this is bad.
                    86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                    5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                    91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                    1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                    Originally posted by phayzer5
                    I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                      #55
                      Yeah, I'm glad I'm tearing this down. That sheared stud was a blessing in disguise.

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                      1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
                      1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
                      1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
                      2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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                        #56
                        The chains don't actually stretch, the pins holding the links together wear and that is what causes the slop. Nylon wearing down adds even more slop. Looks like she's had a few extended oil change intervals too, along with a life of short trips.
                        Last edited by DerekTheGreat; 04-03-2020, 07:50 AM.
                        1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
                        1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party Barge

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                          #57
                          Very happy you decided to tear that down! My chain was just as sloppy when I replaced it .

                          Did you have any luck finding a radiator shop to fix the bent outlet fitting? If they can’t you’re more than welcome to have my old radiator to use for the side tank (core is plugged up). Its sitting in my garage taking up space and since you’re in Chicagoland getting it to you would be easy.


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                            #58
                            Yeah, there's a shop down the street from my old high school. I sent an inquiry, and depending on how much overall attention it needs, could have it all fixed up for $85. That includes cleaning and testing for/fixing leaks, too.

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                            1978 Ford LTD wagon, 351M
                            1979 Mercury Marquis, 351W
                            1987 Ford F-250 HD 4x4, 460, 4-speed, reg cab full bed
                            2003 Mercury Marauder, 4.6L DOHC, JLT CAI, 4.10 gears, J-mod, custom tune

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                              #59
                              Finally Got the Work Started on the '79

                              Glad you found someone. Seems like no one wants to touch radiators anymore. The only guy I could find who was willing to attempt cleaning/fixing mine was all the way up in Woodstock. He quoted me an arm and a leg so I opted for replacement.


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                                #60
                                the one time I attempted having a rad fixed the guy told me flat out that with as old as the plastic was, it was probably more likely to have the tank crumble when he put it back together than for the leak to be fixed. Ended up figuring out how to adapt a commonly available radiator. The only reason I was trying to have it fixed was because the original was odd.
                                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                                Originally posted by phayzer5
                                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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