Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-01-2019, 04:02 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-06-2019, 01:19 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-04-2019, 04:36 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2019, 03:03 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2019, 12:48 PM
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Working to locate some parts.
Hi,
I am looking for a temp sensor and a oil pressure sending unit for a 1956 Mercury 312. Both are the ones that have the two contact blades coming out the top. I am able to find a temp sensor...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-03-2019, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: All cleaned up and nowhere to go.
Well I installed the thing back there beside the distributor it for sure fit but it covers a bolt hole. and I am not sure if I may have it backwards or something. I attached a picture for a little...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-30-2019, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: All cleaned up and nowhere to go.
I checked the timing pointer and it fit right up, while there i took a couple pictures of the rear of the block behind the intake. Looks like a fit. hopefully I will be dropping it in soon to check...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2019, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2019, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: All cleaned up and nowhere to go.
I'm not sure about the horn mount. This came back to me in a box from the machine shop that did the engine so this was bolted to the engine somewhere i have to assume.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2019, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2019, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 22
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All cleaned up and nowhere to go.
Hello All,
I am finishing up a 56 Mercury Montclair engine assembly, and it seems I have a couple of parts left over that I can't find a home for. I think that they are markers, probable one for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2019, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2019, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,646
How to hold a Merc 312 down?
Hi All,
I am in the middle of a Merc Montclair power train project. I am finishing off all the pumps and bolt-ons, before dropping it in. I thought I was covered by taking a lot of pictures...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2018, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Differential cleanup and reseal
Well KULTULZ, I'm probably a bit on the clueless side of this so I appreciate the advice. I assume the pinion and axle seals have set and dried out and need replaced.
I don't have any experience...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-19-2018, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Differential cleanup and reseal
Thank you everyone for the advice, I got it cleaned out last night. Wow what a mess I thought the carb cleaner would thin it down to the point of being runny, and the goo would drain out. I was...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2018, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Differential cleanup and reseal
I agree that keeping any grit out of there is a priority. As far as a seal I was able to pick one up online at RockAuto. My plan is to put a thin film of Permatex on the cover and align the gasket...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-17-2018, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 18
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Differential cleanup and reseal
I am getting started on a 56 Mercury Montclair restore. I found the differential nasty and obviously leaking at the seal. After pulling the plug a little black oil ran out a few spoons full. Next...
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