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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,205
Posted By RalphG
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

I've never seen one but I've heard them referred to as "Fordillacs".
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-05-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 865
Posted By RalphG
Re: Stuck Valve ?

I had several stuck valves on both the 39 Deluxe and the 52 Merc. Stuck open so I could spray real penetrating oil into the spark plug hole onto the valve and allow that to soak down the stem....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By RalphG
Re: 1948 Canadian Ford F-47

Date stamp on mine is just beside the voltage regulator. Colour is red body with black fenders. A very common pattern on those trucks here.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By RalphG
Re: 1948 Canadian Ford F-47

Looks like your firewall is too rusty or dirty to see through but on my 49 Merc M68 the date is stamped in yellow just below that i.d. plate on the firewall.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By RalphG
Re: How I did it.

My 39, also six volts, spins over fast on six volts and back when it had a good coil started very well. My 52 Merc, with a big six volt tractor batter always turns over quite slow on the starter, way...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,603
Posted By RalphG
Re: Stories from the past

Great idea, and story too. Coming up on 50 years ago I attended the auction sale of our local Ford dealer. No doubt missed a lot of opportunities but I did bring home a truck load of good Ford...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 663
Posted By RalphG
Re: Anyone else getting a pop up add after the first time they log on?

Nothing like that here. I don't have to log on and don't see ads. I'm automatically logged in all the time it seems. Only time I see an ad is when I go to add an attachment to a post and then I'll...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By RalphG
Re: 1952 Mercury Diff Question

My 52 with the Mercomatic has the stock 3.31 axle and its quite comfortable cruising the highway here at 60 mph. I haven't pushed it any higher but have no doubt there is plenty of top end left....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By RalphG
Re: 1952 Mercury Diff Question

There were different axle ratios for the 52 Merc depending on if you had the standard, automatic or overdrive transmission. 3.73 for the standard trans. 4.10 if it had overdrive. 3.31 with the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,502
Posted By RalphG
Re: off-topic, but...

I usually reject all new trends in the hobby but have to say I have whole heartedly embraced the "patina" trend with my 52 Merc. And I don't mean just keeping it rusty as it came out of the woods. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,339
Posted By RalphG
Re: Oil canister for EAB 52 Ford

A good welder could fix that bracket and a little paint would make it good as new. Make sure you check that lower hose on the filter in case it is old and brittle like mine was. Luckily mine broke...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,502
Posted By RalphG
Re: off-topic, but...

I like the appearance. They actually made the "engine" somewhat resemble finned aluminum flatheads. Still can't beat the sound of a flathead though. There is a good video of the 49 "Icon derelict"...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,339
Posted By RalphG
Re: Oil canister for EAB 52 Ford

Its been a while since I last changed engine oil and filter on my 52 Merc but pretty sure I used a suction gun to empty the used oil from the filter cannister. No way I'd be putting a clean new...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,182
Posted By RalphG
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts

If you hook the 12 volt booster cables direct to the starter side of the solenoid it does not matter about polarity. The starter turns one way only and will do just fine on 12 volts. I've done it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By RalphG
Re: 8BA oil filter disconnected; trouble?

My 52 Merc flathead has the little brass restrictor block mounted right to the filter cannister. I'm assuming that is original. Never had a problem with any leaks there except the time the lower...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By RalphG
Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?

I have not tried the GM wheels on the rear axle of the Mercury so it sounds like if I want to I will have to do a little work with a grinder. :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,000
Posted By RalphG
Re: Where are you?

On my screen everybody's location is listed right below their profile pic. Or avatar. Mine is anyway.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By RalphG
Heat Riser In Exhaust

I wonder how many still have the heat riser flapper valve in the exhaust manifold pipe like my Mercs do? Located at the front of the right hand exhaust manifold. I don't know for sure if mine works...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By RalphG
Re: Carb Icing

Yes, carb icing can be a very normal thing depending on your climate or weather conditions at the time. And the procedure you used to solve the problem was right on. I've had to do it once or twice...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,561
Posted By RalphG
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

Thanks, I've been thinking about something like that or maybe a solar powered tender. Although at almost nine years old maybe my battery is reaching the end of its best before date.
Its -30F here...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,561
Posted By RalphG
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

I don't know if this falls into the category of old wives tales but many years ago I was warned to never boost a six volt battery with a twelve volt battery or it could blow up the battery showering...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By RalphG
Re: Remote oil filter- fill before install

I've been changing oil, both engine and transmission /hydraulic for over 50 years and never pre-filled one yet. Never harmed an engine yet either.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,561
Posted By RalphG
Re: 6-Volt Jump Start

I don't think the polarity makes any difference when boosting with a 12 volt battery. I just connect one cable to the starter side of the solenoid, other to ground and then touch the booster cable...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By RalphG
Re: Stamp on top of 8ba block

My 255 Merc engine in the 53 parts car also has numbers stamped in the top of the block near the back on the right hand side. I have no idea what they mean.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By RalphG
Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?

For those that are concerned about using their "widowmaker wheels" as some of the older Ford trucks had, here is an option that worked for me. On the 49 Mercury M68, with the 17 inch wheels, I was...
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