View Full Version : The OFFICIAL BARRY BLEW HIS MOTOR FUND
KillJoy
05-14-2007, 03:45 PM
Cruztaker blew his motor. (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=494961&posted=1#post494961)
Anyone wanna help out?
Paypal Address: cruztaker@sbcglobal.net
KillJoy
PS - I am in.
HwyCruiser
05-14-2007, 04:03 PM
Someone's going to have to swipe Barry's car so we put a new short block in it, just watch how he pisses and moans about not taking charity. I'm in. :D
KillJoy
05-14-2007, 04:21 PM
just watch how he pisses and moans about not taking charity. I'm in. :D
EXACTLY!!!!
:D
Master
05-14-2007, 05:13 PM
Hmm. Maybe I should think about this more, but I have a 'ready to go' 5.0 shortblock sitting in a crate. I was going to wait till the fall to put it in as my motor is fine and I don't need more expenses. However, if its any kind of deal, I'd be willing to volunteer the (existing) shortblock for the cost of swapping in my new big-bore. Assuming a short block is all he needs. Actually, I have the factory valvetrain which I could throw in if need be.
Just an offer. Maybe it isn't a good one, though, so let me know.
FordNut
05-14-2007, 06:40 PM
I'll contribute to getting Barry back on the road.
FastMerc
05-14-2007, 07:34 PM
Ive already discussed with Barry to do the teardown,If he so chooses to see what exactly he will need to do! See what happens then.
Can we get a paypal address please?
Can we get a paypal address please?
+1 Lets help Berry!! :beer:
All we need to get is a shortblock which will run about $3500.
If the rod stretched, the valve(s) might be bent.
If I was Barry, i would try and get a new set of heads out of Ford because they were ticking. Its hopeless to get the engine, just go for the heads!
All we need to get is a shortblock which will run about $3500.
If the rod stretched, the valve(s) might be bent.
If I was Barry, i would try and get a new set of heads out of Ford because they were ticking. Its hopeless to get the engine, just go for the heads!
You were interested in the trans that's selling on EBay, why not go in halves, you get the trans and Berry gets the motor?
You were interested in the trans that's selling on EBay, why not go in halves, you get the trans and Berry gets the motor?
Cause he doesn't want this to happen again with a stock motor.
No worries, you'll blow YOURS up soon enough as well!
Cause he doesn't want this to happen again with a stock motor.
No worries, you'll blow YOURS up soon enough as well!
Thanks, I feel the love!!
DefyantExWife
05-15-2007, 06:32 AM
why you keep calling him "Berry" ?
why you keep calling him "Berry" ?
My bad :alone: (Barry)
Master
05-15-2007, 09:05 AM
My off3er of the shortblock and full valvetrain is still on the table as well. It would only be about $1500.00 Just thought I'd mention it. I could also get it to the border if someone wanted to pick it up.
- David
DefyantExWife
05-15-2007, 09:31 AM
My bad :alone: (Barry)
i thought you were being a skootch :D
FastMerc
05-15-2007, 07:40 PM
Cause he doesn't want this to happen again with a stock motor.
No worries, you'll blow YOURS up soon enough as well! Unfortunantly Zack is right the internals are not strong enough,One of Fords not so bright ideas,Who knows why.
Master
05-16-2007, 02:31 AM
Forged pistons and rods on the stock block and crank are, allegedly, still up to the challenge for about 700hp.
i thought you were being a skootch :D
Nope.....just a BIG brain fart :D
TooManyFords
05-16-2007, 06:21 AM
the internals are not strong enough,One of Fords not so bright ideas,Who knows why.
Maybe because if you leave it alone it will last a long time? Just a thought...
;)
John
prchrman
05-16-2007, 06:25 AM
Maybe because if you leave it alone it will last a long time? Just a thought...
;)
John
More go = more blow
Fast - cheap - reliable, only 2 at a time...willie
sailsmen
05-16-2007, 01:57 PM
I have a total of 84K, of which 42K+ is S/C and 180+ runs down the 1,320'.
All on the OEM engine.
Drewstang
05-16-2007, 05:26 PM
I'd like the paypal address as well.
KillJoy
05-17-2007, 10:35 AM
Ok guys...apparently, I goofed up. I did not link to the Email Address in the first link.
Page 1 for the link.
KillJoy
TooManyFords
05-17-2007, 10:38 AM
Steve,
you pretty much SUCK at this whole computer thing, don't you!
For everyone else, the PayPal address steve was trying to convey is:
slick at columbus.rr.com
(where "at" = @)
Cheers!
john
Why are we sending money to Steve?
Whats Barry's paypal?
MM2004
05-17-2007, 01:21 PM
Steve,
you pretty much SUCK at this whole computer thing, don't you!
For everyone else, the PayPal address steve was trying to convey is:
slick at columbus.rr.com
(where "at" = @)
Cheers!
john
Or,...
slick@columbus.rr.com
Mike.
TooManyFords
05-17-2007, 01:22 PM
Or,...
slick@columbus.rr.com
Mike.
you've just made it easier for SPAMbots... but hey, you own the site...
HwyCruiser
05-17-2007, 01:30 PM
Why are we sending money to Steve?
Whats Barry's paypal?
Word... who the heck is this slick guy anyway?
KillJoy
05-17-2007, 02:43 PM
I was not sure if Barry's email was set up for Paypal, and I knew mine was.
I have never recived any money through Paypal, so I knew anything coming in would be for him.
I will get w/ Barry, and see if he is set up to receive funds from Paypal.
Damn...try to help someone out :rolleyes: I really didn't see an issue with this as I have seen it done this was before.
Oh well...
KillJoy
PS - Thanks for spelling out my email :rolleyes:
KillJoy
05-17-2007, 03:31 PM
I just spoke w/ Barry.
I have changed the first Post in this Thread to include Barry's email. He said he sould be all set up.
:up:
KillJoy
CRUZTAKER
05-17-2007, 07:42 PM
....it's embarrassing.:rolleyes:
But I want to thank Stevo for the gesture, and those of you wanting to 'provide'.
I have participated in several such endeavours since joining this club.
I even started one. We raised money to fly a member to an MV event...a member that didn't have a MM, and liked by a few for his young enthusiasm.
I realize the first time we did this, well before many of the current members time here, we raised enough money to replace a members motor with a stroker. When word got out on the net, folks thought our group was nuts!
Some of our own group thought we were nuts. I mean...what are we gonna do? Replace everyones motors when they blow...many suggested how easy it would be to take advantage....
Whatever....
The first was the last. Something like that cannot be repeated. It takes away the true meaning of the favor we did. We did it because we were a unique club, different from all the others out there. We had a true respect for each other, and acted very civil online unlike other sites as required by Logan, and as is continued to be required.
I sure will accept any donations. Hell yeah, as I am willing to help others as well.
Thanks you guys....THANKS.;)
My $100 is in, who's next?
Hey Steve, blow your engine next time, not your trans.
Ha Ha
Jessica
05-20-2007, 08:09 PM
I'm in...oh and I'll donate the use of my truck too.
My $100 is in, who's next?
^^^So is mine^^^:banana:
sabtaj1
05-20-2007, 08:18 PM
And yet again. another reason why I love this site. Everyone here are great people. We should all live in our own little town. How nice would that be. Would be a real Marauderville. Really makes me feel privlaged to be a Marauder owner. Have a great night. Jason
Come on everyone.
Although it seems hard to justify the expense, YOU may be in this very predicament sometime soon. Lets help Barry out and get him back on the road so he can have the better part of the Summer to enjoy his MM.
knine
05-21-2007, 05:22 AM
K, i'm in too, errrr, one,,,,er,,,,,one hundred too. ??:help:
(Please, nobody tell my attorney, I owe him my first born, left tes:censor:le, and a few billion dollars.)
It aint about amounts, its about contributing what you can, IF you can!
Thanks
BigMerc
05-21-2007, 06:59 AM
i thought you were being a skootch :D
Ahh another classy comment from a classy dame.
martyo
05-21-2007, 07:08 AM
How can you tell Barry blew his motor? Did he have oil on his chin??? :D
Just kidding. Ask Barry if he will accept my money. Unfortunately for me, he doesn't talk to me anymore.
DefyantExWife
05-21-2007, 07:19 AM
Ahh another classy comment from a classy dame.
wow, really reaching for straws there I see. Get a hobby.
KillJoy
05-21-2007, 07:23 AM
wow, really reaching for straws there I see. Get a hobby.
I started this thread. If you are going to refuse to participate in it, and only cause drama, please.... stay out.
Thank You.
KillJoy
DefyantExWife
05-21-2007, 07:27 AM
T'wasnt me who started the *****fest this morning.
Sounds like he/she's on a mission. I wonder who prodded him to it.
DefyantExWife
05-21-2007, 07:28 AM
Ahh another classy comment from a classy dame.
Killjoy started this thread. If you're only here to participate in immature drama like this, please see your way out.
Thank you.
Right Killjoy? oh no, are rules different for each member? i keep forgetting.
There goes annoying azz Vertical Smile again
KillJoy
05-21-2007, 08:03 AM
Killjoy started this thread. If you're only here to participate in immature drama like this, please see your way out.
Thank you.
No...you are correct, and I agree. This thread is to help Barry out. Not create more issues.
KillJoy
KillJoy
05-21-2007, 08:04 AM
Right Killjoy? oh no, are rules different for each member? i keep forgetting.
And, much like many of your posts, this is MORE DRAMA!
Please, stop NOW.
KillJoy
Master
05-22-2007, 06:30 AM
Exactly. Don't try to justify or rationalize why you made the comments. Just drop 'em. Get back to helping this dude out. I'll look at the Paypal address when I get home tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to help out as well.
Drewstang
05-22-2007, 05:22 PM
I did what I could right now.
Master
05-22-2007, 07:10 PM
Hey guys,
There are two e-mail addresses shown. One on page one and one on page two. Which is correct?
KillJoy
05-22-2007, 07:35 PM
Hey guys,
There are two e-mail addresses shown. One on page one and one on page two. Which is correct?
Fixed that.
Page 1 ;)
KillJoy
Master
05-22-2007, 07:44 PM
Thank you, Sir,
All done - what I could at least. Bid you all good night!
- D
CRUZTAKER
05-26-2007, 08:25 PM
I am scheduled to tow the MM to Indiana on the 8th of June.
I will keep those interested in our adventure and findings updated throughout.
I want to say that I am quite appreciative to those that support this effort. The help is overwhelming. The tow bills and trailer rental alone total over $600 thus far.
And thanks to your generous donations, you supporters have covered that!
Thank you!
FastMerc
05-27-2007, 07:12 AM
I am scheduled to tow the MM to Indiana on the 8th of June.
I will keep those interested in our adventure and findings updated throughout.
I want to say that I am quite appreciative to those that support this effort. The help is overwhelming. The tow bills and trailer rental alone total over $600 thus far.
And thanks to your generous donations, you supporters have covered that!
Thank you!
If all goes well I will still be able to help you with that :D
CRUZTAKER
08-05-2007, 10:30 AM
I want to formally thank all of those on this site that helped me with this project.
Thank you to ALL of you that contributed. Your gifts were truly appreciated, and I hope to help the next person in need as well.
Total motor costs including labor were $4650.
Misc tow bills and dealer visits $625.
Site donations $900.
See my garage link for motor details.
The car runs very similar to as it did before. No more tick, but now I get piston noise with the Diamonds. Aside from a greatly needed tune that I will undertake later this month, she runs well. I don't have that bat out of hell launch from a dead stop I once had, and I cannot use the NOS yet, but hopefully Lidio can correct all of those little issues.
Thanks again, and it is really nice to prowl the neighborhood again. :cool4:
HwyCruiser
08-05-2007, 11:46 AM
Barry, I'm happy to hear you're back up and running. What compression is the new motor running at?
CRUZTAKER
08-05-2007, 01:50 PM
Zack knows...I forget. It is very close being an '03 cobra motor.
Apparently in my favor being I want to spray.
RCSignals
08-05-2007, 02:14 PM
so low compression then?
KillJoy
08-05-2007, 04:43 PM
Uhhh.... I thought your new compression was near 10.2?????
On a side note.... we MAY be adding another MM here in the Central Ohio area.... a Dyno Owner at that ;)
We'll see...
:up:
KillJoy
CRUZTAKER
08-05-2007, 05:58 PM
What compression is the new motor running at?
10.2:1 compression.;)
...and I must clarify: I have piston noise under the car. In other words, if you are not underneath on a crawler while its running, you don't hear it. The headers seem to resonate the sound a set of manifolds might otherwise not.
max454
08-05-2007, 07:52 PM
10.2:1 compression.;)
...and I must clarify: I have piston noise under the car. In other words, if you are not underneath on a crawler while its running, you don't hear it. The headers seem to resonate the sound a set of manifolds might otherwise not.
is that noise like a slight knock ? i hear mine when i'm near a cement wall idling, has done it ever since the car was bought, 15000 miles ago
i always wondered if that is normal with a stock engine?
RCSignals
08-05-2007, 08:26 PM
10.2:1 compression.;)
...and I must clarify: I have piston noise under the car. In other words, if you are not underneath on a crawler while its running, you don't hear it. The headers seem to resonate the sound a set of manifolds might otherwise not.
That's good
CRUZTAKER
08-06-2007, 04:24 AM
is that noise like a slight knock ? i hear mine when i'm near a cement wall idling.....
No. We do not have the same motors at this point.;)
I used to have the cam "tick" from day one however.
Search the forums for "TICK" to learn more about that common issue with early builds and 300a's.
MarauderMark
08-06-2007, 12:40 PM
The car runs very similar to as it did before. No more tick, but now I get piston noise with the Diamonds.:
So this noise is normal? If not this can be fixed by Lidio just by tuning it?
MercModifier
08-06-2007, 03:08 PM
So this noise is normal? If not this can be fixed by Lidio just by tuning it?
piston noise is dependent on the piston to wall clearance the builder set it up with.
A good clearance is .003-.0035
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