03 Mach 1 open heart surgery - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Rusty67 · 01-26-2021, 03:34 PM

OK guys the donor motor is here. I have my MaxJax bolted down and almost leveled out. I'm going to buy a new set of shims because the ones I've got just aren't going to get me as level as I need to be.

The last challenge before work starts is getting the lift points properly picked up. I am debating on using a 2" spacer on the lift pads at the rear of the car or lifting the car from the pinch welds and using an adapters like the ones from LMR.

I also need to start ordering new gaskets/seals. I want to do as many as I can while the motor is out of the car, especially the valve covers and front/rear main seal.

I'll try and take some pics this weekend of what I've got done so far.

Big Ron · 01-26-2021, 04:59 PM

Good luck with your journey. I always envy the guys that are willing to some of these things. I can wash, dry, and wax with the best of them; but when it comes to boiling water I'm lost.

Keep us updated (with pics).

Big Ron

ASH302 · 01-27-2021, 07:27 PM

For sure keep us posted (with pics)
Next, I would suggest if your wanting anything painted i.e valve covers, timing cover, etc. have it done. also if the shaker needs sprayed.
Good luck for sure.

ASh

Rusty67 · 01-28-2021, 01:01 PM

I'm going to call up LMR and review everything I'm going to order with them this weekend.

Work has been keeping me way too busy during the week to do much. I'll snap a few quick photos of the motor and post it up this weekend.

Currently, I'm planning on doing valve cover gaskets, new intake manifold gaskets, front and rear main seals, oil filter/coolant adapter gasket and maybe exhaust manifold gaskets. I'm also going to replace the sensor in the valley under the intake (I think that is the knock sensor?) since there is no intake on the motor and I'm right there anyways.

Are there any other gaskets or sensors you guys think I should replace while I have the motor sitting around on dolly?

ASH302 · 01-28-2021, 03:08 PM

If I remember right there is a cooling mod that is good to do when the motor is pulled that is at the back of the engine.

ASh

ASH302 · 01-28-2021, 03:11 PM

http://www.modularmotorsportsracing....roducts_id=514

ASh

jbrad88 · 01-28-2021, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty67

I'm going to call up LMR and review everything I'm going to order with them this weekend.

Work has been keeping me way too busy during the week to do much. I'll snap a few quick photos of the motor and post it up this weekend.

Currently, I'm planning on doing valve cover gaskets, new intake manifold gaskets, front and rear main seals, oil filter/coolant adapter gasket and maybe exhaust manifold gaskets. I'm also going to replace the sensor in the valley under the intake (I think that is the knock sensor?) since there is no intake on the motor and I'm right there anyways.

Are there any other gaskets or sensors you guys think I should replace while I have the motor sitting around on dolly?

Should be two knock sensors...just FYI

Rusty67 · 01-29-2021, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrad88

Should be two knock sensors...just FYI

Thanx, I'll take a look this weekend. The motor lift plate is on there right now so I'll have to pop that off to take a look and double check.

01-26-2021, 03:34 PM	#1
Rusty67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 77	03 Mach 1 open heart surgery OK guys the donor motor is here. I have my MaxJax bolted down and almost leveled out. I'm going to buy a new set of shims because the ones I've got just aren't going to get me as level as I need to be. The last challenge before work starts is getting the lift points properly picked up. I am debating on using a 2" spacer on the lift pads at the rear of the car or lifting the car from the pinch welds and using an adapters like the ones from LMR. I also need to start ordering new gaskets/seals. I want to do as many as I can while the motor is out of the car, especially the valve covers and front/rear main seal. I'll try and take some pics this weekend of what I've got done so far.

01-26-2021, 04:59 PM	#2
Big Ron Original 03 TR Owner Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 2,860	Re: 03 Mach 1 open heart surgery Good luck with your journey. I always envy the guys that are willing to some of these things. I can wash, dry, and wax with the best of them; but when it comes to boiling water I'm lost. Keep us updated (with pics). Big Ron

01-27-2021, 07:27 PM	#3
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 03 Mach 1 open heart surgery For sure keep us posted (with pics) Next, I would suggest if your wanting anything painted i.e valve covers, timing cover, etc. have it done. also if the shaker needs sprayed. Good luck for sure. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

01-28-2021, 01:01 PM	#4
Rusty67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 77	Re: 03 Mach 1 open heart surgery I'm going to call up LMR and review everything I'm going to order with them this weekend. Work has been keeping me way too busy during the week to do much. I'll snap a few quick photos of the motor and post it up this weekend. Currently, I'm planning on doing valve cover gaskets, new intake manifold gaskets, front and rear main seals, oil filter/coolant adapter gasket and maybe exhaust manifold gaskets. I'm also going to replace the sensor in the valley under the intake (I think that is the knock sensor?) since there is no intake on the motor and I'm right there anyways. Are there any other gaskets or sensors you guys think I should replace while I have the motor sitting around on dolly?

01-28-2021, 03:08 PM	#5
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 03 Mach 1 open heart surgery If I remember right there is a cooling mod that is good to do when the motor is pulled that is at the back of the engine. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

01-28-2021, 03:11 PM	#6
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 03 Mach 1 open heart surgery http://www.modularmotorsportsracing....roducts_id=514 ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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