Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 06:55 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 642
Not using an ignition resistor on my 48 mercury
Hi Ford Barn Folks,
My 48 Mercury is still 6 volt pos. ground. It has the original dual point distributor. Before I got it, someone had removed the ignition resistor behind the gauges. So I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2019, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 809
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: 809
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: 329
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: 607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2019, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 607
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,639
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: 630
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2019, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 630
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: 2,445
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: 1,407
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: 1,407
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: 2,290
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: 501
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Forum: Early V8
03-21-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 501
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: 581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2019, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2019, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 581
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: 498
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