Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2021, 11:04 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2021, 03:19 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
@Kerk, Yes, I'd have to check my notes for exactness, but the plate is just over 10"... and a little thicker (deeper) than stock. I like to create my own problems ;)
But it's shifting well now,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Quick update: The old Merc is back on the road! Thanks again everyone. The trans went in the same way it came out and now I'm a believer that removing the torque tube is much easier than it initially...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Update: IT'S OUT! So, after attempting to disconnect the U-joint with some wobblies and a socket (doesn't work very well) I realized that I could link my 2 long 3/8" ratchet extensions together...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Ha! Okay, first laugh of the day! :) You got me! Not sure when I can get back on this project again. A lot has to be done before I can "slide" the engine forward an inch, including make room for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
slowforty... the torque tube wasn't an issue at all. It came out easy. But I might look into your idea of making the flex line a little longer... even though I hope I won't have to do this again.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
V8COOPMAN, I like how you think... certainly something to seriously consider. Since my exhaust is already unhooked, another option (with more steps) is to remove h2o hoses and the fan assembly (leave...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Mystery solved: I slept on it. Then I got up this morning, and with only one cup of coffee (it usually takes 3) went out to the garage to take some measurements. Taking measurements from another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
AN UPDATE (but not what we wanted to hear)
So a few more hours were spent on this 10 minute job today. The consensus from all three knuckleheads in attendance, is that it can't be done according...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
cas3... YES, you have the right idea too! I'm going to try it hopefully tomorrow. The torque tube, dif, rear axle, springs, are all one unit. After disconnecting things like shocks, sway bar, brakes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Slowforty, I think that might be it. I just came in from the garage after staring at this again... by myself... no other distractions, and I came to the same conclusion that if the engine/trans is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Yup... did that... even went past the firewall to see what would happen on the rear side, knowing that I'd have to lower the engine again to get the housing to clear the firewall. I didn't think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
I'll also add that I had a couple friends over at the time who also own, and have built flathead coupes, although older '34-'36. None had done this procedure as written in the shop manual and and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,381
Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Has anyone actually done this according to the shop manual?
Hi kids, So I've had the engine and transmission (side loader BTW)
out of my (basically stock) '47 Merc a few times. Each time, I did...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2019, 05:56 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2019, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,016
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2019, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,016
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2019, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,103
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2019, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2019, 10:17 AM
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