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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-19-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Re: Steering Box Play

Thanks Dave for your response. I will take a look as you described to see if there are other issues. Yes it is manual steering.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-02-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Re: Steering Box Play

That’s great. Did not know someone was that close to me.
Thanks for the contact.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-28-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Re: Steering Box Play

I will check it out.
Thanks for the info.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-22-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Smile Re: Steering Box Play

I will look into all your recommendations.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I will keep driving at a safe speed until I can figure out what I am going to do.
AR
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-21-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Re: Steering Box Play

Thanks for your responses. The play of 6” was referenced at the steering wheel.
From center of steering wheel 6” free play counter lock wise and clock wise.
My steering box has the star washer on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-21-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By AR
Steering Box Play

The steering box on my 56 Merc Wagon has been adjusted as far it will go. There is still quite a bit play maybe 6” each way. It’s difficult to find anyone that can rebuilt these boxes.
Question: I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-06-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By AR
Re: Gas Smell Inside

Thanks everyone for your comments. I checked the sender unit gasket and it was dry. I will check the hoses at the filler tube. I also will drive the wagon and get the gas level down to see when it...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-30-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By AR
Re: Gas Smell Inside

I have not check it but I will now.
Thanks for your input.
AR
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-30-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By AR
Gas Smell Inside

I started to notice that every time I fill up the gas tank on my 56 Merc wagon I get a strong gas smell inside the car. I have checked for gas leaks from the carburator back to the gas tank with...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-04-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,936
Posted By AR
56 Ford/Mercury Wagon Fuel Tank plug

The gas tank on my 56 Merc Wagon starting dripping gas at the bottom plug and thought it should be an easy fix. I was going to tighten the plug but cannot come up with the right tool to tighten it....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-31-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

I will take your advise and do the same thing. I am really glad that I was able to fire up the engine with little effort. Patience and a little knowledge goes a long way.
Thank you all for your...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-29-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

Sal
I certainly will and thanks for the offer.
AR
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

Thanks guys for your input. I removed the vapor vent dust cover to look at the pump rod and plunger. I noticed it was very hard to push down and it would slowly come back up. I realized that it was...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

I will try that approach and let you know the outcome.
Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

I check filter screen and there were no obstructions. It looks like if it is the accelerator pump diaphragm I will need to disassemble the carburetor to replace it. No short cut - right ?
Thanks
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
Re: WCFB - No Gas

I unscrewed the gas line at the carburetor and turned over the engine manually. It half filled a plastic water bottle within 5 seconds or so. What I have seen in other threads is that the 56 carb/...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,090
Posted By AR
WCFB - No Gas

Hello
I tried to post this earlier but did not go through. Here it is again.
My 56 Monterey Wagon which has a stock 312 automatic set up. It has been sitting for a couple of months and it will...
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