Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 484
Re: The Right Stuff
As posted,it is a very good sealer and not just a repackaged clone. Right Stuff, when used on clean dry parts (as it should be) is seriously strong. You may well have a difficult time getting some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 808
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 580
Re: 91A-8600 Radiator fan
I measured the hub on my '41 Merc Town Sedan and it is also 3 5/8" as above. Puts the front edges of the six blade fan approx 7/8" from the radiator core.
Terry
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 898
Re: 1949 & 50 Merc oil pan question.
V8COOPMAN-
Please continue posting whatever pics you wish to. They are always useful and unless Ryan has a problem with it (and you will know it if he does) there is no problem at all.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 851
Re: clutchplate just fits the flywheel, or not ??
34 Gaz-
I looked at two clutch discs I have...both used. Both of mine have the springs below a straight edge laid across the disc facing. One is about 1 mm and the other over 2 mm. No way will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 735
Re: head Recommendation
I agree. I also still say that most flathead overheating problems can be cured with a properly functioning clean radiator.
Terry
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,339
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 412
Re: First start
And the smell of a fresh engine on its first firing with all the paint curing,oils burning off things,a bit of crankcase vapor...ahhhhhhhhhh.......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 222
Re: Mercury lights
The lights on the fenders are "parking lights" and don't work with the headlights on.
7" sealed beams are still available at auto parts stores but may be halogen.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 568
Re: oil pressure tank
If your engine has an oil filter you could remove the hose from the inlet side and hook your pressure tank to the end of the hose. That will put oil in the same place as the sender port.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 383
Re: Mercury 50-51 Water pump dismantle sequence.
As 19Fordy posted,the shaft and pulley press out the front after removing the snap ring. Some heat on the impeller may help if trying to save it. After it's out I have better results pressing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 884
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 576
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2020, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,715
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2020, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 771
Re: Torque wrenches
Quote:" It is really nice to use on higher torque applications - like the rear axle nuts on a banjo rear . . . try doing that with one of my Craftsman beam ones . . ."
Haha...:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 771
Re: Torque wrenches
That old beam type wrench is likely to be the most accurate and repeatable choice. I build diesel engines every day for a living and use modern torque wrenches because they're quicker,have audible...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,050
Re: Engine install
If you have the trans in gear and rear wheels blocked so they can't turn, and are turning the crankshaft while pushing the engine back against the input shaft...that's about all you can do as long as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 788
Re: Scam alert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8YqndloXYA
Just in case you're bored, a bit of Jerry Reed and "The Bird". Maybe the same one in the swap section!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 671
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 320
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 578
Re: Another gear ratios question
Quote by big job:
"I know its cabin fever but for conversation,
we both have the 100hp engine and off the line before I go in 2Nd he is gone.
Like me second him still in first? both cars...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 415
Re: Cam Gear Noise
I'm trying to figure why light load would change the noise if it's cam/crank gear related. There is so little difference in loading on the cam and gears whether or not the engine is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 514
Re: fuel pumps
If you have your old one for a core,send it to "Charlie ny" - a member here. He will fix it right!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 620
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