Okay thanks alot.
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1985 Mercury Grand Marquis ls-302 CFI
Carb swap planned .
c90 heads
475 lift cam
Weind stealth intake(looking for reasonable air gap or manifold for 2bblsidedraft)
Built aod(want c6 tryin to fin vac mod model)
331 stroker kit
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the balancer is not just a chunk of iron. There is a rubber ring between the inner and outer portion of the balancer. If that cracks, the outer portion will shift or slip off, causing horrible vibrations in the motor. I know a guy who had a crankshaft snap in a 302 when the balancer came apart. Look at it very closely. If the rubber ring is pushing out or cracking, it probably should be replaced.
For the pump, just get a good quality one. I'd suggest a new one rather than a reman if at all possible.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
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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Use an iron water pump, like mentioned above. It has 2 extra bolts, so get those too, if you don't already have an iron pump. Paint the pump before you install it.
And +1 on Thain's comments above. The rubber ring in your balance is likely 28 years old, and dry rotted/ cracked. A new balancer is not that expensive. I've seen them as cheap as $60, but they may be cheaper. When you remove and then re-install it, you could compromise the rotted rubber without knowing it.
If it comes apart, it could spell the demise of your engine.
If you're 'fixing' the car and want it to last, why run the risk of doing the work for nothing?**1976 Ford F-150 4WD: 360, 4 spd, 3.50s, factory A/C, 4" lift, Bilsteins, US Indy Mags, 35s Cruiser
**2004 F-150 XLT 4WD RCLB: 4.6/ 4R70, 3.55, 90K Daily Driver
**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
**2012 Harley Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG):103/ Cobra Speedsters/ Cosmetics, 9K Poseur HD RiderComment
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<$40 at Rock for the balancer. They also have something called a 'harmonic balancer repair sleeve', I have no idea what it is.
PeteOriginally posted by gadget73
2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.Comment
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Thanks!
Goddamn, there's so much they neglect to tell us about in this engine rebuild class; there was not one whisper about replacing the harmonic balancer!
Hey, do you have a part number for the iron pump, or, a model/year/engine of car that came with the iron pump stock and will pull it up at rockauto, autozone, etc.?
I've had trouble finding it; look up 1990 full size mercury and just aluminum pumps come up.Comment
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Right? thats a fairly important detail. Im payin 23,000 for this school and itsa fuckin joke.Originally posted by BerniniCaCO3 View Post1985 Mercury Grand Marquis ls-302 CFI
Carb swap planned .
c90 heads
475 lift cam
Weind stealth intake(looking for reasonable air gap or manifold for 2bblsidedraft)
Built aod(want c6 tryin to fin vac mod model)
331 stroker kit
Work in progressComment
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The balancer repair sleeve is a press-fit sleeve that goes on the snout of the balancer to give a good seal surface when the balancer is screwed up. It needs a special oversize seal to make it work. Its usually a better idea to just replace the balancer vs patching it up with one of those if the thing is actually damaged on the seal surface.
If you need an iron pump, use a pre-88 application. in 89 they became aluminum-only.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
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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Im gonna wait for the water pump for when i get the carb friendly timing cover.1985 Mercury Grand Marquis ls-302 CFI
Carb swap planned .
c90 heads
475 lift cam
Weind stealth intake(looking for reasonable air gap or manifold for 2bblsidedraft)
Built aod(want c6 tryin to fin vac mod model)
331 stroker kit
Work in progressComment
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best to do all of that stuff at once.Originally posted by Merc302 View Postsigpic
- 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria P72 - the street boat - 5.0 liter EFI - Ported HO intake/TB, 90 TC shroud/overflow, Aero airbox/zip tube, Cobra camshaft, 19lb injectors, dual exhaust w/ Magnaflows, Cat/Smog & AC delete, 3G alternator, MOOG chassis parts & KYB cop shocks, 215/70r/15s on 95-97 Merc rims
- 2007 Ford Escape XLT - soccer mom lifted station wagon - 3.0 Duratec, auto, rear converter delete w/ Magnaflow dual exhaust
- 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition - Daily driver - 4.6 2 valve Mod motor, 4R75E, 2.73s. Bone stockComment
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I figured. thing is I want to get a complete list of required hardware for my CFI to carb swap so i can price it.1985 Mercury Grand Marquis ls-302 CFI
Carb swap planned .
c90 heads
475 lift cam
Weind stealth intake(looking for reasonable air gap or manifold for 2bblsidedraft)
Built aod(want c6 tryin to fin vac mod model)
331 stroker kit
Work in progressComment
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