Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2022, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9
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How does this clip go back on?
Putting the pedal assembly back together on grandpas Merc and it seems to me there is probably a trick to putting this clip back on. It doesn’t have ears like a regular snap ring, but was going to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2022, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 665
Re: 49 Merc fuel line routing
Wow, you guys have some amazing details! Thanks so much for sharing. The only thing I really need to find or figure out is how it goes from the frame to the tank. I have a good idea on how I will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 665
49 Merc fuel line routing
Years ago grandpa removed the old fuel line and ran a piece of rubber hose from the tank to the fuel pump. I would like to replace it with hard line before I get it out for the spring. I have an idea...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2022, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 830
Brake drum adjustment slot?
I had noticed on each drum there was what I thought was a “cut” in each one some time ago. Is this the slot where you are to measure the adjustment for the brake shoes? It just came to me this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2022, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 685
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2022, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 685
Re: 1949 Mercury master cylinder rebuild
I found a similar exploded view on Van-Pelts website. I am pretty sure it is correct. The washer is steel and not copper. Still not sure what the extra, small rubber washer is for….never hurts to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2022, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 685
1949 Mercury master cylinder rebuild
I am hoping someone can verify I have the correct order of assembly for my MC. There is also a small rubber washer that came with the kit (see the arrow) that I did not find when disassembling the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2022, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 672
49 Merc master cylinder rebuild or replace
I had really thought I was going to get a lot of work done to grandpas car over the winter, but here it is almost spring and I’m just getting started. Ever since I became care taker of grandpas car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2021, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
Re: Compression results
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So the thermostat comment brings me to another issue. The car seems to run very warm. At the the third mark and slightly higher. The only thing I have done to the cooling system was make...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2021, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
Re: Compression results
The car has not had many miles on it for several years. Grandpa would get it out occasionally but I would say less than 20 miles each year. This year I have put about 50 miles on the car do to lots...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2021, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
Compression results
So after finally concurring carburetor issues, I moved onto general maintenance and some base line readings for reference in the future. First on the list was a compression test which was taken after...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2021, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,242
Re: fall is here
Boy I love your 36’. My grandpa had a 36 as well as the 49 Mercury that I now take care of. My uncle still has the 36 that we refer to as Elenor do to the name of the lady who owned it back in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2021, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Re: Holley 885 leak down test
Thanks for the knowledge fellas! I feel like I have all but eliminated all my other leaks the carb was experiencing. It took a lot several tear downs and patience. I may play around with it some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,310
Holley 885 leak down test
Still playing around with eliminating all the leaks from the carburetor on grandpas 49’. Last night i meticulously fiddled around with the float and got the fuel level to 1/2” below the top of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2021, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 652
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 652
Holley 885 throttle bracket
I have 2 885’s. The one on the right is what grandpa had on the car and the one on the left he always said he could get to work. I have walked it and also cooked it in an ultrasonic cleaner. I want...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2021, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Re: Teapot carburetor question
I wondered if ALCO was the manufacture. After some more research, I have found out I have been referring to this as a Teapot when I guess that is more appropriate for the later years. Thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2021, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Teapot carburetor question
Quick question on my teapot carburetor. The number on the base shows 12R500FP. Is this the normal number? I’m the process of rebuilding it and just curious. Also on the other side it has the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2021, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 685
Finally time to tinker…plug wires
It’s been quite awhile since I have had much time to spend tinkering on grandpas car. I finally got around to installing some new wires, about every trip I took I would have to stop and put one on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2021, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Re: 1949 Merc distributor maintenance
Charlie, I did replace the vacuum diaphragm last fall when I was trying to get the timing set. Grandpa had a new one in the in one of the MANY boxes of parts I brought home. I also have a spare...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2021, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Re: 1949 Merc distributor maintenance
Thanks for the advise on the condenser! I will check with my buddies at Napa for my parts, I do get most of my parts there and I know that’s where my grandpa got most things. Just want to make sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2021, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
1949 Merc distributor maintenance
After inheriting grandpas car last year I knew plug wires and some preventative maint on the distributor was on the short list of up coming work. Last Saturday on the way home from the boys soccer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,903
Throttle return spring and baling wire
Happy New Years! So I need to start posting some of the fixes my grandpa did to his 49 Merc over the years. Some are right off the southern Minnesota farm. At some point he attached baling wire to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,306
Re: Help with leaking carburetor
Sal, thank you for the help. I had the same thought that I probably should not be getting fuel leaking down from that rod. I will do some more investigating. Also, you are correct, the carb is off my...
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