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    #151
    Hit 25K on her now! And it only took $4k worth of parts :p

    Heat's starting to default to defrost, starting to flop around between the setting and defrost and the coolant smell is slowly getting worse. Hope it'll all be OK till spring when I do the heater core ...

    Pete
    Originally posted by gadget73
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    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.

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      #152
      Tranny getting worse fast now. Sluggish shifting, thunking /shuddering, I know, sounds like a Ford tranny but it's getting really bad and when cold won't stift into OD. I believe this is fair warning of imminent doom.

      CAN I NOT HAVE TO WORK ON THIS THING FOR 1 ROTTEN MONTH??!







      Alright, now I've got that out the way... it really hasn't been that bad. The real frustration is I'd like to spending the time and money on stuff like the top.

      Zoomie was kind enough to offer me a tranny he might have soon, but I might not be able to wait. I've come across a rebuilt one with 29K miles on it locally, from an 89 Crown Vic cheap.

      I know the tail pieces are different. How hard is it to change one?

      Pete
      Originally posted by gadget73
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      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.

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        #153
        Dude, I dunno if someone nuked the transmission in yours by losing the brass grommet etc, but my Blue '91 has the OD clutches burnt out from this. Go to a tranny shop and have them take a look at/adjust it (only cost me $25), THEN drive it ONLY in DRIVE, and it may prolong the life of the transmission, but shoot your gas mileage all to hell.
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        Slicktop '91 GS HO 4.30 rear. '82 Mark VI Tudor HO, '90 F-150 XLT, '62 project Heep, '89 Arizona Waggin' and '88 donor in PA, getting combined.

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          #154
          I drove my 89 MGM without OD for quite a while. Under 60 I could leave it in OD and it usually wouldn't slip out, over that forget it.
          2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum (Ice White / Blonde)
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          1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)

          Originally posted by Lincolnmania
          if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble

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            #155
            Its an 85 so the TV bushing thing doesn't apply. If I have to for the time being I'll just drive it till it dies.

            I see that the tail swap is a PITA so dangnabit.

            Pete
            Originally posted by gadget73
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            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.

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              #156
              Originally posted by Piece-it pete View Post
              Tranny getting worse fast now. Sluggish shifting, thunking /shuddering, I know, sounds like a Ford tranny but it's getting really bad and when cold won't stift into OD. I believe this is fair warning of imminent doom.

              CAN I NOT HAVE TO WORK ON THIS THING FOR 1 ROTTEN MONTH??!







              Alright, now I've got that out the way... it really hasn't been that bad. The real frustration is I'd like to spending the time and money on stuff like the top.

              Zoomie was kind enough to offer me a tranny he might have soon, but I might not be able to wait. I've come across a rebuilt one with 29K miles on it locally, from an 89 Crown Vic cheap.

              I know the tail pieces are different. How hard is it to change one?

              Pete

              the tailshaft pieces arent that hard to swap the only thing i really suggest is you soak every one of those tailshaft housing bolts daily cause if you dont they will snap like 2 of mine did just ask 86VickyLX wasnt a fun experience it happened even at the donor jy towny they snap and break. soak those bolts every day till time to swap.

              1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)              -Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
              1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.

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                #157
                Thanks Matt for the heads up.

                I've been told no, don't do it, but I think I am going to try changing 10-12 qts of fluid just to see.

                I changed the pan fluid and filter last year and it quieted it down some then. Although maybe it killed it slowly

                If it does toast the tranny, no loss, and I'll still have the fluid... stick it in the 03

                Pete
                Originally posted by gadget73
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                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.

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                  #158
                  Its not just the tailshaft housing thats different. The shaft in there is shorter on a Ford trans vs the Lincoln trans. Swapping the housing gives you proper support for the shaft, but theres some 1" less output shaft engagement. May not be a problem, but its something to be aware of. A proper fix is either the right transmission, a longer driveshaft, or a spacer to make up the difference in length. Honestly, I'd go for the right transmission.
                  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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                    #159
                    Ok, if I find a good Linc tranny I'll use it, otherwise rig it up. It's just a big'ol daily driver after all

                    Pete
                    Originally posted by gadget73
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                    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.

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                      #160
                      Anyone know if a 1985 Continental (fox body) has a short or long tailshaft?

                      Pete
                      Originally posted by gadget73
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                      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.

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                        #161
                        i would imagine, its the standard tailshaft but, i could not say for sure.

                        1981 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door 302/ 5-speed -special blend (GMGT)
                        1987 Lincoln Mark VII 5-speed (Errand runner)
                        1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (Base Runner)
                        2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited (Hustlyn)
                        2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (Down with O.P.P)

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                          #162
                          you can use the driveshaft from an 79 mark vi mang, i have one here in ny to source for you if you need it. but my offer still stands, when i put my new trans in , your welcome to mine, i will make sure its all freshend up for ya..
                          89 townie, mild exhuast up grades, soon to have loud ass stereo....

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                            #163
                            Conti ought to be the long tailshaft transmission, and drop right in once you change the shift levers around. Take a tape measure and compare it to yours. The difference in length is about 1.5".

                            There is no 79 Mark VI, and the Mark VI two door driveshaft is *shorter*. The VI coupe has the same wheelbase as a Vic, but a Lincoln transmission. Its the key to fitting a Lincoln trans in a Ford. It won't work the other way. In fact it would make the situation even worse.
                            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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                              #164
                              Originally posted by zoomie View Post
                              you can use the driveshaft from an 79 mark vi mang, i have one here in ny to source for you if you need it. but my offer still stands, when i put my new trans in , your welcome to mine, i will make sure its all freshend up for ya..
                              79 was still the Mark V, 80 started the Panther based Mark VI.
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                              2022 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Etorque, Built to Serve Edition, (Granite Crystal / Black)
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                              1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)

                              Originally posted by Lincolnmania
                              if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you trouble

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                                #165
                                must pardon my driveshaft info, i think i got a few things confused lol it was for the crownvic,with a lincoln trans......
                                89 townie, mild exhuast up grades, soon to have loud ass stereo....

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