Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 783
Re: Fog light location
Thanks! I don't have the brackets but I can make two. The extra support with brackets makes sense to hold them tight. It also tells me where to position the lights. As always, really appreciate the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 783
Fog light location
Hi,
I bought a pair of (correct) fog lights at Hershey a few weeks ago. I will be installing them on my 48 Mercury convertible. They mount on the filler panel between the bumper and the grill....
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Forum: Early V8
08-11-2019, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 315
Wanted 48 mercury radio delete plate
Hi,
I'm looking for the correct radio delete plate for my 48 Mercury. I have one from a Ford that fits but I understand the Mercury delete plate is different. I think it is stainless with a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2019, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2019, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,573
Re: Rear End Pressure
Later axles all have vents. The rear axle creates heat/pressure as it operates. I would add a vent.
Bill in Conn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2019, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 591
6 volt overdrive relay with 12 volts
Just a quick question.
I know a 12 volt Ford with overdrive must use a 12 volt solenoid because a 6 volt solenoid can't handle the higher voltage. How about the relay? Is anyone using a 6 volt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2019, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,366
Re: Oil flow in a factory bypass system?
The holes in the center tube may be plugged with sludge. Take a small wire brush or an old tooth brush and clean off the center tube or maybe an air gun.They are there although they may be difficult...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2019, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,365
Re: Never seen this before
Appreciate all of your comments. I usually rebuild engines myself, but this 48 Mercury convertible had the engine rebuilt before I bought it. Like all of us "motorheads" I was curious to just how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,365
Never seen this before
My 48 Mercury engine was rebuilt just before I purchased it. One thing that bothered me was that the heads were not 59AB heads. I found the correct heads at Hershey a few years ago and installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2019, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,230
Re: The Blue Dot
They were an aftermarket accessory in the late forties and fifties. I have them on my 48 F-1 and my 48 Merc. convertible. I think they are cool. Just a big 74 year old kid!
Bill in Conn.
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Forum: Early V8
03-23-2019, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 483
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Forum: Early V8
03-21-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 483
1948 mercury ford oil pump pick up tube
Hi,
I am looking for an oil pump pick up tube and screen for a 48 Mercury or Ford. I have a new, correct NOS "long shaft" oil pump and I need the pick up tube and screen that go with it. I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2019, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 563
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2019, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 563
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2019, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 563
1948 ford mercury oil pump
Hi,
I have a 48 Mercury with the original 239 cu. in. 59AB engine and oil pan). Does this engine have the "long body" or "short body" oil pump?
Thanks!
Bill in Conn.
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Forum: Early V8
03-15-2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 480
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Forum: Early V8
03-14-2019, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 480
Wanted: Head stud nuts for oil filter
Hi,
Does anyone have three of the special cylinder head stud nuts that hold the oil filter to the head on a 1948 59 AB engine. These have a circular machined area to hold the oil filter mount and...
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Forum: Early V8
01-13-2019, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 507
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Forum: Early V8
01-06-2019, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 507
1949 1950 early 51 mercury overdrive tran
For sale is an overhauled 1949-early 51 Mercury three speed overdrive transmission. I am a retired automotive instructor and I recently overhauled this trans.
Please email me at ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2019, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,460
Re: Petronix ignition question
Thanks for all of the comments. It's probably a good idea to go with carbon track wires. Really appreciate the input!
Bill in Conn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2019, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,460
Petronix ignition question
Something came up today that you might find interesting. Apparently Petronix is now requesting that you use carbon track secondary wires with their Petronix conversion on 12 volt systems. I have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2018, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 11,783
Re: Oil filters on flatheads
I wrote the original post. I think I am convinced. This winter I will be re-installing the Ford bi-pass filter on my one flathead that does not have one. Many thanks for all of the comments and...
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