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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: 41 Mercury hood latch

I thought about getting the Ford one but the bolt holes are too different to cut to fit. The Ford latch on the front is 8 1/4 inches apart, the rear is 12 1/2 inches apart. The Mercury front is 8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By CallmeBob
41 Mercury hood latch

Did Ford and Mercury use different size hood latches? I'm needing a upper hood latch for my 41 Mercury coupe, that's the part mounted on the hood. All the ones I have found is 14 inches across on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

Found what caused distributor to break. The washer I found inside was supposed to be a spacer under the Pertronix Igniter. Without both washers the screws that hold the igniter in hits on the cam...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

I am running a 12v system with an alternator
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

Thanks guys I found a distributor this afternoon for $25. When it warms up a little I'll clean it up and check it out. Since the one I have has a new Pertronix in it I may put it in the distributor I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

I'm in NW Arkansas. I also know the motor is a 42 and has the 2 bolt distributor mount not the 3 on the 41. I also know about lining the "dogs" "ears" "tabs" up or they will break. It is the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

41 had the crab style distributor, I don't think a converted Chevy will work. I forgot to mention it's been converted to a 12 volt system. All new wiring though out the whole car except gauges and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: Distributor ?

I've used pertronix for years, but on small blocks, and they work a lot better than points. This is my first flathead so I don't know much about them. The pertronix was installed in the original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-25-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,936
Posted By CallmeBob
Distributor ?

I purchased a 41 Mercury business coupe about 3 years ago for $5000. It was completely disassembled, motor was rebuilt in 2018 and still wrapped in plastic. The dizzy was supposed to be a new rebuild...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,773
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: 41 Merc steering box?

I actually noticed today most of the leak was coming from the brake line which had a crack right above the box. But I decided to put new gaskets and seals in the box anyway.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,773
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: 41 Merc steering box?

Thanks for the help. I ordered the gaskets and seal from thirdgen auto. I'm a long way from needing the headers because I have the car completely apart and just starting to put it back together.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,773
Posted By CallmeBob
Re: 41 Merc steering box?

Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me a good low cost set of headers that will work with the stock steering box?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,773
Posted By CallmeBob
41 Merc steering box?

Hey guys newbie here. I recently got my grandfathers 41 Merc business coupe which has been parked in my parents barn since 83 when my grandfather passed. It was a running driving car when parked. I...
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