Main Bearings 96 lincoln towncar

Hello, How hard is it to change the main bearings. Can it be done from the bottom without pulling the engine. My car sat for 4 months with coolant in the engine when I started it there was a loud knock. With the coolant in the engine I think it rusted out causing a main bearing problem when the car was started after sitting for so long.

It's time for a new motor,theres a grave yard of these cars. cheap


MCGIVER

Gotta agee pretty much with Danielsatur, you will most likely be very disappointed if you try to replace bearings in this engine. If it has had coolant in the crankcase and has reached the point of knocking, there is probably crankshaft damage and a bearing job would not be a reasonable fix. You would probably just be throwing good money after bad. :2cents:Good luck with your project.:)

Thank both of you guys. By reasonable fix do you mean it will probably not get rid of the knock? Do not want to put a lot of time and money into the car.

Thank both of you guys. By reasonable fix do you mean it will probably not get rid of the knock? Do not want to put a lot of time and money into the car.
It may be a good time to bail out. You will have at least some money:2cents:, and a lot of effort in replacing these bearings with a good chance that the crank is bad. You can't measure the crankshaft without removing it from the engine. I wouldn't gamble myself. I would hate to advise you to dig in from an economic standpoint. If you did proceed, I wouldn't do it without tearing down the engine further and taking some measurements. If you are looking a project then that would be a good choice. If you are trying to save money, probably not. :disappoin Good Luck

HEY: LET'S Try to fix this problem:

MCGIVER BLOCK WASH PROCEDURE 101


1) Drain the block from OIL and WATER.
2) Use 4-quarts of Fuel oil.
3) Don't worrie about oil filter at this time.
4) Poor in block and let set for a few days.
5) Remove all 8 spark plugs and poor some WD40 in SPARK PLUG holes.
6) Let it set for a few more days.
7) Leave plugs out and turn starter over to exercise Motor + work in Fuel oil
and WD40.
8) Drain all fluid.
9) Put a cheap oil filter + OIL at this time.
Note: Get rid of the anti freeze.
10) Leave plugs out and turn starter over to exercise Motor with Fresh Oil.
11) Put all plugs + wires back in.
12) Start car without Anti Freeze or coolant. (JUST FOR A LITTLE BIT)
13) How doe's the motor sound NOW?
Note: Somehow water got in the Block!
(A) Bad Head gasket or cracked head!
(B) Cracked Water jacket in Block!
(C) Intake!

* Theres a good product called Metallic BLOCK SEAL.
This product seals minor water problems in the blocks + Heads ''It doe's work in some cases''
Read the instructions or you will be wasteing money. $30 ''It worked for me on a GEO STORM''

Please keep us informed ,the ball is in your court.

PS. for $100 fix including the Beer,I think it's worth a Shot.

LETS HAVE SOME FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

What do you think of this procedure KCMIKE ?

The only reason I consider this project,because I'am
MCGIVER

Did the engine knock "only briefly" after start up or did the knock persist? If the knock didn't quiet down after the oil pressure built up the "Mechanic in a Can" probably won't help much. The damage is done. At least as far as any reliable service from the engine is concerned.

I came up with procedure years ago for a Friends GEO STORM.
It ran great for two years than they sold it.
I change the oil in the block around three times within a week,because of the water.
However a TC hold's alot of oil and oil is over $110 a barrel.

I don't really think sck38 cares a lot about the car,because it sat for four months.

JUST LIKE A X :After so any problems you got to devorce them or you go Broke.

It's already Broke sck38,what do you have to lose? $100

What do you think the cars worth sitting there ?

I got a 1995 five years ago for nothing,and I'am still driving her.

I came up with procedure years ago for a Friends GEO STORM.
It ran great for two years than they sold it.
I change the oil in the block around three times within a week,because of the water.
However a TC hold's alot of oil and oil is over $110 a barrel.



I hear you there danielsatur, in my neck of the woods we buy oil by the quart for $2.50 + and no one I hang out with can afford a barrel! Only those that sell it for a profit, not those who intend to use it. Who would have thought that the petrolium products required to run our vehicles would have become such a critical issue.

I think it's cheaper to buy at the pump,you dont buy as many snaks!
Thats why I like woman with children,when you get up in the middle of the night they have better snaks.
I wounder how much BEER is a barrel these days?
DIdn't they call these Convenience stores Party stores at one time.
They need to go back to GAS STATION.
I went to a Truck stop one time ,I Though it was a WALMART.
I wonder if Larry the cable guy would like That?
I got one for JEFF,if your Pick-up has more than two tones you could be a Red NecK!
I think we should get a video of this and put it on YouTube,JACKASS,or some kind of reality show.
KCMIKE - I'am glad no-one can see me!
HEY - I thinks theres someone on the Tread Huffing Gas!
Is GAS cheaper than Crack!
MAYBE SCK38 will sell him a gas tank, if he's not going to use it.
We can help you push it to the HOOD,and you and tell the insurance it was a driver by
shooting.

Were is SCK38 ,he has 50 Viewers wondering what the Hell he's going to do?

It's Saturday,he's probably at the club.

MCGIVER

If there is a problem with the bearings just changing them won't do much good. The rear main bearing is the one that usually spins due to lack of oil. The crank is junk when this happens as well as the connecting rod. The block and main bearing caps will need to be line bored,crank replaced and the rod that has the spun bearing. A lot of machineing work on an car that you don't want to spend to much on.

I don't know what exactly the problem is, it might not be bad bearings. Get a second opinion on the noise. Have a buddy listen to it, not one of those know it all jack asses but some one that knows thier stuff. Like the guys said above it would worth replacing the leaky manifold gasket and changing the oil a few times. See what happens.

The junk yard engine is a good option, if the engine turns out to be no good. I have lots of good 4.6 engines starting from 400 up to 700 $.

The reason the block had coolant in it was because the plastic intake manifold on the 4.6 cracked. After replacing the intake, upon initial start up the engine started knocking. The reason I ask about the bearings is because a mobile mechanic said it was the main bearing and he would change them for $75 dollars. Sounds a little cheap to me.

Talk to Junk yard doggie about INTAKE's,he probably has room for your car.
Some of those Intakes can be very costly.

Don't forget to replace that little metal tube going through the Intake to the HEATER Core,water pump,new water hoses,thremo-stat and coolant.

l would hate to have water problems 6-months from now.

I would have your Tech put it in writing + Warranty.
Alot of Techincans have to Troubleshoot at the customers expense.

* See Thread 1995 or NEWER!

In another year Jnk yard doggie might want it for nothing.

ADVICE - If you Cannot fix the repairs yourself - Divorce her and sell her parts on craigslist.
She will spend your money.

PS - Your luckey it's not an LS. LINCOLN SERVICE

YOU Almost Got a 100 viewers SCK38.

That guy in the Truck was just looking for A good Hussel.

He probably got his experience from Jail, and wanted you as a Buddey.

I would almost bet, he probably wanted money up Frnt Too!



MCGIVER

Yes we always have room for more cars, 10 acres and no restrictions on the property. I havent seen any of those cracked manifolds yet. I've heard lots of stories. I did buy a Town Car a while back where some one had started to take the engine apart on. I tried to start it, and the coolant sprayed everywhere and filled the crank case. Turns out they had removed the intake manifold and bolted it back on with no gasket. I replaced the gasket and changed the oil three times to clean up the inside of the motor. That cleared up the oil and that engine ran great. Why the intake gasket was removed and not re installed is any ones guess.

Thanks for your Feed-back Mike.

Is the parking Free?

Did the previous owner pay you to get rid of it,or did you buy it?

Tell SCK38 how much you Paid for Her!

I bet you have more T'C's than the Local Lincoln Dealership!

The guy you got it from,was he a mobile Tech?

Hey Junk yard doggie,is that the pix?

Is SCK38 car and your car are FORD twins?

I think we lost or confused SCK38!

Hey lets get this CAR running,so we can enter it at the local Demolition derby next week?

Lets doit, befor you give it to junk yard doggie.

Will just put some Junk in the Truck and Kick-Ass.

I know ! SCK38 can drive,KCMIKE for Technical,TOWNCAR canbe The TEAM LEADER,and junkyard doggie
can pick up the pieces.

We can call it Red NECK NASCAR,and get some sponsers to pay for this shit.

I'll be the director,and record it on video.

Hey - We need some Chicks,music,and Fancy gear.

CHICKS- The crazey-horse burned down,maybe theres some unemployed strippers we
could use.
MUSIC- QUEEN - ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
GEAR - Something Country,we can leave that up to the strippers.

Hey SCK38!

We need to know whats-up?


We got to make a deal with these chicks,befor they end up on the streets.

I think they were Hooters girls before they got this job,and than some Gritchn Wilson
fan must of burnt the place down, ''HELL YEA''



BORN + RAISED IN MOTOR TOWN USA.
MCGIVER

.. in my neck of the woods we buy oil by the quart..


Welcome !! KCMike..

It's nice to have another certifiable poster roaming the Lincoln section of AF.. and a sense of humor as well :)

Are you driving a Town Car too ?

Hey Towncar,if SCK38 don't want to drive,do you?

Are you still going to be the TEAM Leader? I know it's alot of pressure.

These Chicks are professional!

HEY SCK38 ,I just got a free 1993 HONDA DELSO (1-OWNER)
Excellent Cond IN/OUT.

F.O.R.D. - BUT HONDA with water problems.:naughty:

Action taken::popcorn:
1) Drained about 1 1/2gal of Waste water from Eng bLK.
2) Performed MCGIVER BLOCK WASH,see Reply 3/15/08 at 08:25 Pm.
''Main Bearings 96 lincoln towncar''

* HELL Diesel fuel is over $4.00 per gal,How much is fuel oil?:shakehead

3) Performed MCGIVER water Pressure Test,and found bad Intake Gasget.:smokin:

MCGIVER WATER PRESSURE TEST 102.

A) Drain Block wash from block and put drain plug back in.
B) Remove Thermostat.
C) Buy one of those Radiator flush kits and use the right T & clamps for job.
D) Put on flush kit and make sure Radiator cap is on.
E) Connect water Hose.
F) Turn on water with a little water pressure.
G) When the coolant system is full,you will know it!
H) Water will come out of Radiator cap and go into the overflow Resurve tank.
I) Pull that little hose out of Resurve tank and let drain.
J) Let the water pressure stay on (30 minutes).
K) Adjust water pressure - Like a drinking foutain.
L) Look around Intake for leaks while water pressure on.
M) Let run for 30 min.
M) Turn water off.
N) Check Eng Block for water,take out the oil plug.
O) If No water ''OK''

4) JUST Replaced Intake gasket 3/19 @ 04:00

Notes : While Replacing Intake Gasket,I noticed that cylinder 1 intake port and Spark plug
Looked like they were steamed cleaned.

What do you think MCMIKE,do you think it's the head Gasket too?

5) Repeat MCGIVER WATER PRESSURE TEST. PASSED
6) Put a new cheap filter + oil in block. (3quarts only)
Total Cost: $31 dollars
1-gal Fule oil : 4.00
Intake Gasket : 12.00
CHEAP OIL CHK : 15.00

HEY! if this shit don't work,we can go GREEN and convert into Electric.

HEY sck38 - all I need is the Keys.

HEY! What runs on 3 cylinders and runs on Steam?
This Honda Delso,maybe we could turn it into a HYBRID!
GAS/STEAM combo

The last time! I saw a steam Engine was at the Henery Ford Mesium in Dearborn Mich.

7) Repeat MCGIVER block wash.
8) Put a cheap oil filter+oil into BLK.
9) Remove INTAKE,EXHAUST,and working on the HEAD.
10) Remove Head and noticed head gasket is bad Near cylinder 1.
11) Waiting on parts!

KEEP IT REAL AND ONLY on Automotive Forum!:sunglasse

SCK38! There's not enought room in this Honda Delso for all These chicks!
SCK38! There's almost 200 viewers who want to see this show.
CHICKS! They said they never had that many customers in one night.
Junk yard doggie - Man! don't be Fuc ing my car up.
MCGIVER ! Lets get a Red-Neck chick to drive.
I would ask junk yard doggie if we could use his TC ,but by looking he's already lost!
HEY SCK38 ! These chicks are getting HOT!
Are you Gay,or something like that?
Hey! Spring break is coming-up,maybe we can get some Girls going Wild,befor
Snoopdog.


Where's the TEAM Leader on this project?

I'am sure glad this isn't the Apprentice ,Donald would fired us!

MCGIVER

HEY ! sck38
Got some HEAD parts today!
12) Put New Head,Intake,Exhaust,and valve cover gasket on car.
Total Cost:
$31.00 for previous parts.
$90.00 for Head gasket kit.
$70.00 for New Battery.
Total = $191.00

Car is hitting on all cylinders,no water in Block ,and coolant stays in radiator.:naughty:

sck38!
sck38!

Took car for a drive and some young man offered 2K for the car.:screwy:
$1800 GAIN!

I think a 1-OWNER 93 BLK HONDA DELSO with Target top IN VERY GOOD COND is worth around 3K.:grinyes:

I really have to think about it,this car gets alot better gas-miliage than
my TC or JAG.

MCGIVER

sck38!
sck38!

Found another Hussle! 2000 TC Executive for $2500 in very good
condition In/out,but needs some Eng work.

I will let you know tomorrow!

NO DEAL- 220K Limo,No title,and the inside looked like a retired Truck driver lived in it.

MCGIVER

sck38!
sck38!

Dustin has an engine that works!:grinyes:

Do you need brakes for a demolition derby?:naughty:

We need to check with DDDA,see www.wecrash.com (http://www.wecrash.com) for Sched.

There is some good tips under FORD;Crown vics 101

We can sell the GLASS,SRS Air bags,Air suspenshion bags,air pump,and window parts on EBAY to
help cover the beer cost.

sck38!

The engine knocks alittle,I'am sure the other drivers don't care.

MCGIVER

sck38!
Where are you?
junk yard doggie got another motor.
It looked like a cat got in,where is that yard dog?
See http://cmasalvage.com/92_tc_pics10.JPG

Hey sck38!

I just picked up a retired FBI car- 2000 Ford Taurus SE in very good cond for $2000.

That's not the best one I have, Although the engine does turn over and the oil looks good. I replaced the dip stick, since the top was melted off and didn't want any water to get in. I'll get that engine running this summer and check it out. The cat's name is Spunkey III he is checking out the damage. The lead dog was driving at the time, I guess she thought it would be easier to run the cat over. See the picture.

http://cmasalvage.com/92tc_pic17.jpg
http://cmasalvage.com/92_tc_pics9.JPG

I know you had to have a yard dog!
Is that TC his dog house?
Did you get a pix of sck38's car yet?

I've got that Shepard, a Pitt Bull, and a three legged Beagle. The Shepard has taken a liking to that rose wood Town Car, she would live in it if I let her. I have some of those plastic igloos with straw inside for them. It's funny that dog only likes the luxury cars, before that it was an old Deville that she liked to sit in. I haven't seen a pic of scks car. He'll have to post one for us. I wonder how he's doing on that engine project.

It sounds like you got a good police dog,a killer,and a hunting dog.

Did the killer get hungry and have a pieace of Dog?

That CAT, or burgalar won't have a chance.

sck38!

It's TAX time,maybe you can write this car off!

Hey Guys!

We are almost famous,do a GOOGLE on ''Troubleshoot Main bearings''

The WHOLE WIDE WORLD (WWW.) knows now sck38!

MCGIVER

Sck38!
Hey Sck38!

Cat got your tongue?

Maybe you can convert this TC car in a combo doghouse + shed, and get a puppy to guard your stuff!

This thread has had like 562 views I guess we are almost famous.

Hey! JYD
Can we have the party,or I mean demolition derby at your place?
you can keep the beer cans + TC parts!:evillol:
Think of all the metal you can crush!

I wonder if that video shot of the bulls maiting in the streets of DETROIT during Auto Expo was there way to be funny!.

Who had to clean that shit up?

Probably someone who didn't join the UAW.

Didn't New York have the same type of problem befor the Model T? ''Shit all Over''

No wonder MOTOR TOWN has so many problems.

Who's commerical was that anyways?

DODGE!
They should of used DODGE RAM Trucks ,bunch of Red necks at The HomeLand Security Boader patrol in Texas!
We wouldn't have a problem at South of the boarder or at the DMV.

FORD - Should of ran with this! Get a bunch of Mexicans,Fleet of Trucks,Beer,and a Free Taco.
When the partys over send them home and donate the beef to the food bank.

GM - Now thats a Sex Toy, with a cup holder!
''When you turn it on,does it return the favor!''

I'am glad I didn't take any Viagra,I would of been going to the Hospital that night!
How do you explain that to the Nurse?
Isn't the Nurses job to take care of me!
What happens if you OD?
What do you say to your wife?
Is there some kind of AA for Viagra patients?
Pickture This!
I had to go to Home Depot in the Garden section and get one of those garden Flags,I was scaring the hell out everyone. ''I couldn't get any help''
Have you ever saw an eighty year old man stiff?,other than a funeral.
I should of used a white flag,everyone probably though I was having a GAY parade!!
I had to use a walker for a Week!
I'am sure glad they didn't get me on video,I would of End-up on Some JACK ASS movie,COP's,or some ''Beat-it''Mickeal Jackson video.

BORN + RAISED IN MOTOR TOWN USA.
MCGIVER

sck38!:confused:

$119 a barrel!:shakehead

I guess, my Honda Delso has already paid for itself.

Maybe you can trade your TC for a mule or something.

I'am going to look on EBAY for a Steel Horse.:2cents:

MCGIVER

Hey SCK38!

You think you got problems,see HONDA ELEMENT ''UGLY''

Hey!

Sck38

Hey!

Kitt1993 + LadyinDistress

We just fixed your sister car to the TC!:loser:

AUTOMOTIVEFORUMS > Mercury > Grand Marquis >
Oil on plugs + Wires 1997 Marquis 4.6L

We can help you,and it don't cost:2cents:

Lincoln sevice is too costly for these older cars,that's why there giving them away.

MCGIVER

Hey sck38!
Have you ever been to Dearborn Mich?
The Henery Ford Museum!
Thats were your cars going to end up,if you don't fix it!

Hey Sck38!
I wouldn't be in the hurry to fix this car ,unless you get service + parts
real cheap.This morning I go up, and Gas was $3.75 a gallon in Ral NC.
My TC + JAG just sit there,because of the fuel economy.

MCGIVER

I am not sure if he wants to fix the car now. It might be time for me to give it a good home and final resting place. sck38 how far from Louisville are you ?

Hey sck38!
Maybe JYD will give you a few bucks for this car!
Take the money to WAG and buy one of those four wheel walkers.
Get the one with the seat, just in case you get tired.
Think of all the money you would save on Tags,Lic,Ins,gas,parking,storage,and maint.

MCGIVER

Hey sck38!
Instead of using this car for a shed,or dog house!
Lets push it down the hill and let the hood kids use it for a Bus stop.
YEA! for the kids
NO!
It's too late for the Demolition derby,we lost our cheer leaders.
The local X girls from the burned down Crazy Horse got jobs at the
local Golden Corral.
Hey!
At least I don't leave there hungry & Broke.
It's almost like an all you can Eat Hooters.


MCGIVER

Hey! sck38
ndcowboy seemed to be happy, that we fixed his JAG!
See AF -> Jaguar -> S-type - > Missfiring
His car wasn't running to good either.

MCGIVER

This thread has worn out it's usefulness and is becoming a hot bed for non-contributory type postings. Time to put it to rest.