Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2021, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
Re: Changing Intakes and Carb
My bad, it was and is an aftermarket piece, I’m from “back in the day” myself and I guess I’ve seen enough converted 4100’s over the years to believe they were factory carbs. Anyway, I’ve read...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-31-2021, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
Re: Changing Intakes and Carb
The 4100 was manufactured with both vacuum and mechanical secondaries. Mine is a C1AE-AH with mechanical secondaries which is what I wanted for the benefit of adjustment ability. IÂ’ll be adding a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2021, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
Changing Intakes and Carb
It’s been awhile since I posted but after many setbacks and unavoidable interruptions, I’m finally in the process of changing out the original “Teapot” setup on my ‘55 Mercury and replacing it...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-14-2018, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Re: ‘55 Mercury Clutch
Yes, the ‘55 is the same as ‘56 and according to the parts diagram provided by old merc’s, was used thru at least ‘58. I didn’t know the early birds were the same. Now, if I just had a 3D...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-13-2018, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
‘55 Mercury Clutch
Converting my ‘55 Mercury from automatic to manual transmission. Looking for either the actual parts or some good clear photos of both the chassis side and engine side brackets for the clutch...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-23-2018, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,992
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-23-2018, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,992
Re: 55 Merc Montclair Toploader
If you’re installing a mid 60’s or so Falcon toploader from a small block in your bird then You probabably need the extension housing on my tranny, it should locate the shifter at the right front...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-23-2018, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,992
55 Merc Montclair Toploader
I posted this on the Y Blocks Forever site too and what I need is some input from those who have swapped out their ‘55,’56 Fordomatic/Mercomatic for a toploader 4 speed. In my case, I have a ‘55...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-06-2017, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,962
Re: Automatic to Manual Conversion
Thanks for all the great input guys! Research hasn't turned up much information on the pedal assembly options but I could definitely determine from a photo that the '57 Ford pedal assembly was not...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-05-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,962
Automatic to Manual Conversion
Guys,
I have a spare Ford top loader 4 speed tranny that I'm thinking about Installing in my '55 Automatic equipped Mercury Montclair. I think we all know that Fords and Mercs have always shared...
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