Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 6
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1934 Phaeton Top Iron Hardware
It's time to get my old top irons re-chromed, which will require me to take them all apart. Does anyone have a source for all the various studs and rivets that the irons use?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2022, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Re: Fuel Regulator for Steel Fuel Lines
Well, I plumbed a fuel pressure gauge into the steel fuel line today right off the fuel pump. Ran the car at different RPMs. At idle it reads 4.5 PSI, and at higher RMPs it never goes over 5 PSI. So...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-07-2022, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Re: Flooding problem
Well, I plumbed a fuel pressure gauge into the steel fuel line today right off the fuel pump. Ran the car at different RPMs. At idle it reads 4.5 PSI, and at higher RMPs it never goes over 5 PSI. So...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-06-2022, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Re: Flooding problem
Yes, the car has it's original 256 per the cast markings on the block by the carb. All stock. I just picked up a fuel pressure gauge and the right tee block to plumb it into the steel line. I'll post...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2022, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-05-2022, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Re: Flooding problem
Here are photos of the pump and the carb showing where gas is leaking after about 10 miles of driving. I emptied the pump gas bowl so you can see the screen inside a little better. Somehow gas is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2022, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Re: Flooding problem
I run only ethanol free gas. The pump is a Ford script OEM pump that I rebuilt with modern components. Gas tank is new. I do not run a fuel filter other than the strainer in the pump's glass bowl.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Flooding problem
Seems like one problem after another trying to get my '54 Mercury 256 Y Block to run smoothly. First it was the Holly teapot 4 barrel carburetor, so I replaced it with one of Sal's carbs. Next it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2022, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Re: Rhinebeck car and swap meet
I grew up in the area and used to love going to this show. I need to make it up there again but can't make this show. Does anyone know the dates of the fall meet?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2022, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 902
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2022, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Re: 1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
I don't see the need to put the auxiliary electric pump on a by-pass circuit. The pump I bought is flow-thru and my stock mechanical pump pulls like a clydesdale. I'm going to use a momentary switch...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2022, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-02-2022, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,509
Fuel Regulator for Steel Fuel Lines
Hi Folks. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good quality fuel regulator with flare fitting for steel fuel lines? All the stuff I've found so far has rubber hose fittings.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2022, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Re: 1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
If I'm using a momentary toggle switch to turn on the pump (to prime the teapot), do I really need to worry about including a relay powered through an ignition power source and an oil pressure sensor...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2022, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,780
Re: 239 Y-Block duel exhaust
If you do go with a dual exhaust setup, be sure to relocate the front steel fuel line. Here's where I plumbed the line on my '54 Mercury Monterey with dual exhaust. It originally ran on the other...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2022, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 688
1954 Mercury Hubcap Red
Does anyone know the correct red color that is used on 1954 Mercury hubcaps? Photo for reference only. Thanks, John
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2022, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Re: 1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
A couple of questions when plumbing and wiring these Airtex auxiliary pumps. Plumbing - Do folks usually put shutoff valves on either side of the pump for ease of servicing and fuel filter changes?...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-21-2022, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-21-2022, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
Re: 1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
I am running one of Sal's teapot carbs on my Mercury. If I pour a little gas down the barrels the car fires right up. If I don't I have to crank it quite a bit to get it to fire. The longer it's been...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2022, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2022, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,746
1954 Mercury Fuel Issue
Hi folks. I have a '54 Mercury Monterey, all stock, that I am having a fuel supply issue with. Under regular use, the car starts and runs fine on both cold and hot starts. But the longer the car sits...
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Forum: Early V8
03-01-2022, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 591
33/34 Side Curtain Rods - Partial Set
I've got a partial set of 2 side curtain rods for 1933 or 34 Roadsters or Phaetons. They will fit the back of the front doors, or the front of the back doors (on Phaetons). $100 or best offer.
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Forum: Early V8
12-27-2021, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 444
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Forum: Early V8
12-17-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 501
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Forum: Early V8
12-17-2021, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 501
30's Ford Gauges
I've got several 30's era Ford gauges. See the photos for details and let me know what you need. Price will depend on that. Thanks, John
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