Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2017, 12:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 5,305
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2017, 12:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 46
Views: 7,716
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2017, 04:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 5,305
dog dish hub caps
I am looking for dog dish/bowl hubcaps for my 53 merc - the original full sized hub caps keep coming off since putting on new tires and was told this is because they flex more than the old bias ply...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2017, 04:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 1,897
Overdrive fixed!!!
I think my days of crawling around under a car trying to get a heavy gearbox in and out are over - my body is aching - either that or I need to invest in a car lift.
Just went for a drive and...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2017, 07:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 820
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2017, 10:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Control arm pin 53 Merc BW
The control arm pin on the Borg warner overdrive on my 53 Merc was either missing or badly corroded or was replaced by a nail or something - anyway its gone. The overdrive is fixed but this pin is...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2017, 07:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 745
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2017, 07:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 745
53 mercury overdrive problem solved! See pic
So I took the transmission to the local flat head expert (now a few months away from 90) - please see link to local paper info - he called me today and said come down and look at what he found.
In a...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2017, 03:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 775
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2017, 10:07 PM
|
|
Replies: 44
Views: 6,063
Re: V-8 is supposed to leak ?
I have an old 8N tractor with that same cotter pin in the bottom of the clutch bellhousing - supposed to allow accumulation of moisture and any oil to drip out rather than build up and get on the...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2017, 12:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 775
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2017, 12:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Need a new boot for clutch lever
I am having a problem finding the leather/or rubber cover for the clutch lever which goes inside the bellhousing - The transmission has the following number stamped on it: R10F-1 It also looks as...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2017, 12:09 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,571
Re: Overdrive lever in/out?
I just got off the phone with the old guy who works on these cars - he is confident that its something wrong internally - mentioned shift rail, sprage and that there could also be something wrong...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2017, 09:44 AM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,571
Re: Overdrive lever in/out?
Thanks for your comments and want to clarify something before things get too heated - I think my lack of knowledge of how the system works led to my posting information which was not clear. I am...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2017, 02:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,571
Overdrive lever in/out?
Still messing with the OD on my 53 mercury - today took for a run and I was always under the impression that the OD lever needs to be pushed in to have it operate normally. Just to see if it made...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 11:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 11:42 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Re: 53 merc borg warner overdrive update
Well..... I was able to gently twist mine (my friend said give it a go as he has a couple back up ones - if you have one with the pin in the right position would like a pic to compare to ensure mine...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 11:39 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Re: 53 merc borg warner overdrive update
Bench tested worked great - took apart, cleaned both points put back together tested again great. When I went to install and on removal it came right off without having to turn at all - I rotated...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 11:05 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
53 merc borg warner overdrive update
So,
Thanks to your useful information - I removed solenoid and right away there was something not right - it just dropped right off the car - no twisting required to get it off - I bench tested and...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 02:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 10:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
Re: Borg Warner overdrive solenoid
Well, dont want to bugger anything up in the transmission so will try it with cable pulled out - when going downhill it should 'engine brake' for me as I understand.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 10:00 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 09:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
Re: Borg Warner overdrive solenoid
Thank you all for your great comments and advice. As I am certain all the wiring is correct I have a feeling that Mike51 may have a good point - the solenoid is clicking/clacking however, either it...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2017, 12:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
Re: Borg Warner overdrive solenoid
No it does not - going downhill on the freeway I am constantly on the brakes as it wants to run away on me - just like having the clutch in.
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2017, 01:35 PM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 8,407
Re: Borg Warner overdrive solenoid
I agree, I dont think its going into overdrive. I checked the engage/disengage lever under the dash and its moving the lever back and forth as expected - however, is there a way to tell if its...
|
