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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 287
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Just won't fire up.

If you have a glass (or other) fuel bowl on the fuel pump, check the cork gasket. It could be cracked or not tight. Leaking gasket can cause fuel starvation because it will suck air not fuel.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: ultimate flathead

"Was" as in used to be, but now in pieces :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,472
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: ultimate flathead

Suspect the key words are in the first post, "this was a 239" :confused:
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: MiG help

I have 2 machines, one setup for flux core and one for gas, and have never had a wire welded to the tip on either one. (suppose that if you get too close to the work it will happen) (probably just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 729
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: OT: My new favorite T-shirt...

There are many different ones available, just Google (built in the forties tee shirt}
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 729
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: OT: My new favorite T-shirt...

And one for the old guys:D
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=453509&d=1611237573
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: MiG help

Perhaps a non-technical clarification on switching polarity for gas usage.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=453435&d=1611158885
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: MiG help

The SP-100 tips have a thread that is 6mm. x1 dia.

Notice that your machine is set up for gas.
Suspect that it was converted to gas from flux and non Lincoln components were used.
This is the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2021, 04:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Shoebox Ford lower control arm spacer

Most likely an alignment correction done at sometime during it's lifetime whether new or later.
Put it back the way it was and get an alignment to insure it's correct.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 208
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: 49 f1 cowl to fender seal

This may or may not help.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=453032&d=1610813691

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=453031&d=1610813691
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 736
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Anyone used Irontite block sealer in a Flathead?

It now becomes clear as to why you are using the product that you selected.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 736
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Anyone used Irontite block sealer in a Flathead?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=452945&d=1610747097
Maybe it does not have drain plugs but do you in fact have leaks? and where are they?
Also Irontite has a few...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 983
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: 266 versus 276 CI?

Have to agree with that. I would pay more attention to good ignition and well tuned fuel system.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Paint advice (for protection of panels)

Clear Scotch tape, have used it many times.
And sometimes even electrical tape.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-10-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Need Help - Transmission Oil migration?

Same thing happens on my '51 MerOmatic.
Keeping any seal "wet" is not a solution.
The only thing that stops the leak (other than major overhaul) on the floor is to watch the oil level as it rises...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 161
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: 1951 Ford Trunk Striker

This is supposed to be a '51 striker, is it what you have?
Perhaps you could do what has been done many times over the years and that is get inside the trunk to view the operation and correct...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,093
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: using the stock mechanical fuel pump with electric

I do exactly that for starting and possible vaporlock issues.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,523
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: shipping frustration

Open up the USPS web site and read the red line near the top of the page.


https://www.usps.com/


I have been waiting for something from CA since 12/8 and it's still in the pipeline,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Ford Plant Tool Check brass tokens

So were the ones at P&WA and I was able to use them at the Boeing Seattle facility when I spent some time there in '69.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 130
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Clock fuse on 46

2-3 amp
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2021, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Ford Plant Tool Check brass tokens

If the system for tool tokens was anything like my former employer P&W Aircraft, the number on the token is specific to the employee who would be issued a number of identical tokens that were kept by...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Block id

The large raised numbers are part of the sand casting process and I suspect that it is a defective casting,
It could probably have been just as well the number 9 that was left after the 5 was wiped...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Rainex

Generally the alcohol that's in the Rainex will only attack lacquer paint. ( Nitrocellulose or Acrylic)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,410
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: Cut off HAMB again????

Just went on the HAMB and it says the last time you were there is OCT 13th.
And they miss you :D
Something to try--
Open----- https://www.jalopyjournal.com/


Bottom of page, click 'contact'...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By 51 MERC-CT
Re: what position for lower rad hose nipple mount ?

I would put it anywhere in the hose that allows the heater hose to lay in its natural state (perpendicular to the radiator hose) and without any undo bends or kinks or interference with other...
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