What did you do to your car today?

Hey I have owned an mm03 for 9 months I've only driven it 2000 miles. I have a misfire on #8 no code, not over heating, not the spark plug, it's not the coil, it's not the injector, it's not the valve seat coming lose, did I mention no code, what is it? Please help. I want to drive it. I really do. Thanks.


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Hey I have owned an mm03 for 9 months I've only driven it 2000 miles. I have a misfire on #8 no code, not over heating, not the spark plug, it's not the coil, it's not the injector, it's not the valve seat coming lose, did I mention no code, what is it? Please help. I want to drive it. I really do. Thanks.


Marauder 03


Did you do a compression test yet? #8 is a known issue.


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I did do a compression test it was good. Justbob you are a genius, it was the COPS we swapped one from 7 to 8 and sure enough 7 started misfiring. Back to the concrete jungle for my Panther after today. [emoji1][emoji1][emoji122][emoji122]


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The blend door motor took a dump on Saturday ....since the weather is crappy here I did it this morning at the shop I work at. Wasn't too bad it took me two hours. The new motor from Ford cost me $62 wholesale. I followed the sticky and it was pretty much right on, but would would add a couple steps...

1...I removed the steering column trim cover and metal knee bolster, and loosened the two column nuts and removed the dashboard mounting bolt on the drivers side. This lets you pull the dash that little bit extra for us guys that don't have small hands or skinny arms.

2...Using a 1/4" air ratchet will make life much easier in getting out the two front screws....I snapped the rear tab off and only mounted it with the front two screws. In my 15 years at Lincoln and Ford I don't think any of those rear tabs got used...never an issue.

3... On the right side vent tubing cut a slot in the top mounting hole so that you can start the screw before putting in the tube again. That makes it much easier than trying to start a screw in a blind hole.
Yes I cleaned out the tube, it was nasty inside.

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This is what I think of the blend door motor.
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Nice writeup! Good job.
 
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Good for the tailpipes as well. Then applied a wax. Helps to keep the brake dust off and road grime. Mine were pretty good to start with.I am sure it will very depending on the condition of wheels.

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Ha! that's what I use too, need to put some more on the tips...
 
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Replaced tail housing and components inside. Had vibration at high rpm. Smooth like butter now!


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Some track time

I went to the local track today & the best time out of 7 runs was

13.61 @ 101.76 mph with ZEX NOS 75 shots
Car # 300
I have to practice more on launching. :burnout::o
 
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I went to the local track today & the best time out of 7 runs was

13.61 @ 101.76 mph with ZEX NOS 75 shots
Car # 300
I have to practice more on launching. :burnout::o

Good job Gordon!

Read up on flashing the converter. My first time out Zack told me but I didn't really understand. I can't wait to get to the track again, stupid responsibilities!!!
 
Good job Gordon!

Read up on flashing the converter. My first time out Zack told me but I didn't really understand. I can't wait to get to the track again, stupid responsibilities!!!

ok On How to launch a 4400lb whale.......the basics
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php/149951-How-to-launch-a-4400lb-whale-the-basics

The wide Nitto 295 tires really hooked up after the burnouts with 25 lbs pressure.

The track is not that great & the better track is 8 hrs away in Minnesota.:eek:
Next one is
June 25th Test and Tune ~ Import Day ~ DRAM Clinic
June 26th Points Meet
 
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It's gotten to where anytime my wife and I go anywhere, we take the Marauder. It's so much more comfortable and drives better than the other cars. Now, I only drive hers when it needs gas put in it.

Anyway, while we were in town, I stopped at the parts store. My wife stayed in the car. She said that, while I was inside, a group of people gathered around the car, until they realized she was in there (tinted windows.) She was freaked out a little until I explained that these cars are far and few between and they must have recognized what it was.

I don't think that's a bad thing.
 
I raced a 2013 srt8 challenger and beat him 3 times and man was it fun. they just got the car today too. lol all I have is a stock eaton on 10lb boost and stock 3.55 gears. all tuned by marty'o mo's speed shop.
 
I raced a 2013 srt8 challenger and beat him 3 times and man was it fun. they just got the car today too. lol all I have is a stock eaton on 10lb boost and stock 3.55 gears. all tuned by marty'o mo's speed shop.
How much rwhp and boost? Good job

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Went to Summit Racing All Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Show Sunday with 2mercs, ADAM came by for a few hours, another member Blackhole from an hour south was there. It was really like a Mustang show with so many mustangs entering.

Took home a top 30 award as they don't have specific classes, Not bad out of 200 cars

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Went to the local Ford car show yesterday...Happy to see 2 other Marauders there as well.
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