4.6L bone stock, but from a '00 MGM controlled by a '99 P71 PCM
Drivetrain:
4R70W from the same '00 MGM
Notes:
Bought used at auction sight unseen in 8/04. Blew the engine during the change to synthetic oil, so I got the engine & trans from a 2000 Grand Marquis & the PCM from a '99 cop car, and rewired my dash so the '00 engine bay harness would plug in with virtually no mods. The fuel tank was also swapped to include the later FTP sensor. At the same time, it was converted to factory dual exhaust, & an aluminum d'shaft was swapped in. I've also hard-wired a 1kW power inverter into the trunk and rebuilt the speedometer (140mph from a P71) so the odometer works again. It went about a year with a stripped gear, so exact mileage is unknown. Planned mods include '98-02 front suspension (for the brakes), 16" rims (to fit over the brakes), & paint.
Tires16.JPG 57 hits | 60.76 KB | Posted: 6/26/09 It almost looks respectable now!
Tires16st.JPG 39 hits | 62.27 KB | Posted: 6/26/09 These were ~$350 for 4, and I mounted & balanced them myself at a shop where I used to work.
InverterFuse94.JPG 33 hits | 66.99 KB | Posted: 6/26/09 I'm crimping these ring terminals onto the doubled wire before soldering them. For now, the MegaFuse holder will just rest here. Later, I'll get one that I can fasten to the wheelwell. And I'll probably swap this 175A for a 130A since that's the i...
WindowMotorNuts.JPG 25 hits | 115.74 KB | Posted: 6/25/09 A cheap, quick, & reliable repair for most Ford window motors is to replace the degraded Delrin bushings in the motor's drive gear with common 1/4" nuts (thread pitch doesn't matter). Grease is only necessary on the central shaft & the outer plastic...
Both are visibly clean inside & work freely, but the larger one has some residue on the outside. Both grommets are still soft with no tears. These probably fit '96-up CV/GM/TC.
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SteeringColumn92-up.JPG 7751 hits | 99.14 KB | Posted: 10/8/06 Items #26 & 34 are known to get loose; #28 is known to wear.
Items #19 & 25 are known to break, and Ford offers upgraded versions.
08WireRoute.JPG 3683 hits | 71.25 KB | Posted: 1/28/06 Trace the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) wire from the shift lever to its connector, & disconnect it..
FORD: 1990-1991 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990-1991 GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR
1991 CONTINENTAL
LIGHT TRUCK: 1992-1996 AER...
07Wire.JPG 3553 hits | 60.77 KB | Posted: 1/28/06 Trace the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) wire from the shift lever to its connector, & disconnect it..
The bright yellow wire is from the clock spring. Bright yellow wiring covers are an industry standard to indicate SRS (airbag) wiring.
This test verifies that the torque converter clutch control system and the torque converter are operating correctly.
1. Carry out Quick Test with scan tool. For additional information, r...
02Cylinder.JPG 3249 hits | 45.41 KB | Posted: 1/28/06 First, remove the lock cylinder by turning the key to RUN, then pressing the release button through the access hole in the lower shroud. Then pull the lock cylinder out.
11WireOut.jpg 2965 hits | 66.25 KB | Posted: 1/28/06 Remove the wire from its guides & retainers.
03CylRem.JPG 2890 hits | 45.28 KB | Posted: 1/28/06 This is the button. When the key is rotated, the button will be forced back out.
