Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,521
Re: Dawsonville Moonshine Festival
Gets smaller and smaller every year. Still fun but not like it used to be when all the 40's parked around the city square. I did pick up some Merc parts at the swap meet today though
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,521
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 708
Re: Small head temp gage.
I just removed mine to add dual mechanical gauges under the dash. Sad to remove that moon eyes gauge. Nice to see the temp under the hood
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 846
Re: Steering gear box leak 50 Merc
The dimension that Amazon gives is for the 'box' that the seal comes in.
The correct dim's are----
Dumb me..
Thanks for your help everybody
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 846
Re: Steering gear box leak 50 Merc
51 merc-ct
Amazon has them but the only dimension listed is 2.5x2.5x0.6 inches. Sound right?
How hard is it to get that old seal out after i remove the pitman arm? Any special tool?
Thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 846
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,411
Re: Brake parts
I ordered break shoes for my Merc at Napa. Super cheap. But when they arrived front and rear in identical boxes one said made in mexico the other made in the USA. Opened them up and you could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2020, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 846
Steering gear box leak 50 Merc
Not long ago I changed out my steering column/gear box for a good tight unit due to screwed up shift linkage in the column.
Before installing it in the car I washed the insides the best I could with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 369
Re: 50 Mercury gas tank vent
Thats a lot of great info 19Fordy Thanks!
Ill look it over tonight when I sit down and have a free moment. Thanks again!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 369
50 Mercury gas tank vent
How does it work? How do I clean it
When I fill it up it gurgles and bobbles out the top when its getting full. And with a full tank it makes the garage smell of gas. When down below full everything...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2020, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 735
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
Re: 50 Mercury OD problem
philipswanson...Yes your right! I am only wanting to hook it up momentary to check out the OD part of the Trans. Once I know everything is good? I plan to hook everything as Henry intended.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2020, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
Re: 50 Mercury OD problem
Thanks guys... Shoe box central. Macs. C&G cables will probably work.? Put the T handle is way to small.
I'm on the hunt for a good used OEM unit. If no luck ill probably have to go with the after...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2020, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
Re: 50 Mercury OD problem
I have one 6 volt solenoid fused wire to hot side of the starter solenoid, the other terminal of the solenoid to a ground. Messing with it today I broke the OD cable where it mounts to the lever. so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,096
50 Mercury OD problem
Hi fellas
A good number of years ago my trans developed a chipped 2nd. gear.
So I took it to a old school mechanic here in Atlanta. He took it apart just to tell me "yep" it has a chipped 2nd gear....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2019, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2019, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 981
Re: Stumble
Tinker..yes 3 on the tree with OD
But all OD electricals disconnected
Its a stumble between gears. If I ride the clutch it does not do it.
Im thinking it's something in the Holly carb? IDK?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2019, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 981
Re: Stumble
Cmbrucew wouldn't a vaccum leak be noticeable at idle as well?
I'm going to spray some starting fluid around and see what happens
34pkup are you referring to the kick down switch that takes it out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2019, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 981
Stumble
Probably a dumb question for most.
But what would cause my stock Holly 50 Merc to stumble shifting between gears? Almost a jerk
Thanks Rand
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2019, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,655
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2019, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 693
Re: Chrome shop in Atlanta?
Thanks...I've heard good things about that shop in TN..
I was thinking local for my grill piece and gas door guard?
But may be best to make the drive to TN
Thanks again!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2019, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 693
Chrome shop in Atlanta?
Can anybody tell me the good and the bad about..
Ga chrome shop Atl
Chrome it Marietta
Southern bumper exchange Atl
I have a few small parts needing chrome Thanks..Rand
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2019, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,991
Re: Dwell RPM meter
Tim. Thats awfully nice of you But I'd rather buy one.
Thank you for all the replays
Randy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2019, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,991
Re: Dwell RPM meter
Originally Posted by Rand View Post
Thanks Bubba!
I'm going to look into that one
I clicked on the link and it listed a bunch of them...which one are you reffering to?
Actron CP7605...
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