Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2023, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,632
Re: Garage lift
I have this lift:
https://www.kwik-lift.com
It requires a floor-jack to lift the rear. I park my car on it when I don't need to get under the car. I just moved... no longer need my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,699
Re: Shoebox Central's Steering Upgrade Kit?
Not sure how useful this will be, given the elapsed time.... about 8 years ago I ordered and installed the Jamco front end upgrade (ball joints, disk brakes) and Fatman steering and sway bar, for my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2023, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 31,256
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Re: Overdrive electrics
Without this forum I doubt I would have ever gotten my overdrive issues fixed. The wisdom of forum participants like yourself, and their wilingness to share is a blessing.. and I'm grateful.
A...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2023, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Re: Overdrive electrics
UPDATE:
Drove the car with the solenoid out of circuit, and no blown fuses. Also checked all circuits (again). Found no obvious shorts.
I made one wiring change, switching the wire to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Re: Overdrive electrics
The kickdown switch, relay, and 12 volt solenoid are all new, as is the wiring, which I continuity-checked yesterday. Found out the hard way the 12 volt solenoid is defective. The shaft on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2023, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Re: Overdrive electrics
By "coil slot" I was referring to the slot in the Painless fuse panel that holds the 30 amp fuse. .... that's the label on that slot.
I drove the car using the 6V solenoid for a few months...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Overdrive electrics
My '50 Merc is 12 volt - ground, with Painless wiring end to end. This week I removed the defective 12 volt overdrive solenoid and re-installed the original 6 volt to fill the void until I can get a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2023, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,045
Re: What Gear Oil
For my '50 Merc Tranny and OD box I use NAPA GL-1.... it contains zero hypoid gear additives.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2022, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2022, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Re: Overdrive Issues (again)
I'm using the wiring diagram from VanPelt, which matches the diagram in my 1950-'51 Shop manual. I have a #10 wire from the Ign terminal on the relay (fuse) to the bat. side of the coil. Another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Re: Overdrive Issues (again)
RotorWrench, thanks for taking time to respond. I rewired the entire OD and in most cases over-sized the wire. For instance, coil to fuse on the relay is #10. The mystery to me is why does it work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Re: Overdrive Issues (again)
Pistonbroke: i’m beginning to wonder if it’s internal. I had a good mechanic rebuild the tranny and overdrive, but he had never done this type before. He used my shop manual for guidance. From...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Re: Overdrive Issues (again)
Not dumb at all. Yes, I did check fluid level. It’s good. Also had some drain out when I swapped the solenoid. It was clean, no metal.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2022, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Overdrive Issues (again)
Thought my problems were behind me.... Overdrive worked fine for a few months since my last thread. However now it works when cold, starting out from home in the morning, but after warming up -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2022, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Re: 1950 Merc Transmission question
Mac VP - The transmission and OD is original, and worked as it should before I had a local guy go through the transmission and OD unit. It has not worked correctly since re-installing after a 8 year...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2022, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
Re: 1950 Merc Transmission question
Mac VP, thanks, from your clear drawing, it appears that lever (7292) is missing or damaged in my tranny. I'm getting along OK by simply taking it out of overdrive when I want to back up.... but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,034
1950 Merc Transmission question
Stock '50 Merc transmission with OD. Reverse will not engage if the OD control is "in". I have to disengage OD to back the car up.
In the shop manual transmission drawing, it appears there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,385
Re: Sad News
Speedway Motors- Museum of American Speed has a cruise-in, last Saturday of the month. On May 28 there were at least 10 flathead-powered cars, both modified and stock. I've been showing My Merc...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,591
Re: Engine Oil Substitute For 1950 Ford
I use this. 2100 PPM Zinc, formulated for older engines. Speedway Motors has it.
https://lucasoil.com/products/hot-rods-classic-cars/hot-rod-classic-car-10w-30-motor-oil
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Re: Overdrive Governor
Pistonbroke.... THAT WAS IT! I was out of options... saw you post, and reduced my idle speed. Only about 150 RPM made all the difference. That simple adjustment and my OD shifts right about 29...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Re: Overdrive Governor
Using my bench grinder with a wire brush on one end.... I spun up the governor with the cover on. Using a multimeter I measured ohms from the governor lead to the cover.
The governor did...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Re: Overdrive Governor
Unfortunately my '50 has the 4:27:1 rear end. As long as the overdrive is working it's fine... I can cruise 65 or 70 all day. Without overdrive, at 45 mph it turns around 2500 rpm. Not sure what...
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