Constant Ticking, Tranny still shuttering.

[bryanswens]

So I have had my car for one year, and loved it and still keeps kicking. First off what is this constant ticking I hear. I know its not my EGR valve and tube. I think it is coming from my valves and Im using 93 Octane . Is it possible that the timing needs to be adjusted or something and can i do it or are there some special tools. Second I replaced my Torque converter and im still getting shuttering under mild and medium acceleration, what would the next step be to fix these problems.

Pleas Help!!!

BAS

 

[Frat-man-du]

Ticking? Maybe timing chain rattle - does it ever go away when driving?

Try Mobile 1 5000 synthetic oil and a Motorcraft 'S' filter (they have the anti-drain back valve).

Trans shutter - see the Tech section on the J-mod and use Mercon V trans fluid!

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/lincoln-mark-viii/transmission-JMOD/index.htm

 

[bryanswens]

How much would all the parts cost for the J-Mod, and about how long does it take to do ???

 

[Frat-man-du]

My 95 cost like $125 back in 1999 - most of that was fluid and not knowing peple like Maxx at 5 star Ford and the guys at Team Ford. Took about two hours, but I am a lazy a$$ and took my sweet time, painted the trans, clear coated the new trans pan and cleaned up everything while I had the Mark in the air. Not a big deal. My 98 does not need the mod as in 98 as Lincoln updated the trans.

I had access to a lift, at the time, which made it soooo much easier.