Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2020, 08:16 PM
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Forum: Early V8
10-11-2020, 08:04 PM
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1952 merc flathead motor
for sale the flathead v8 out of my 1952 mercury was running and am now in the process of removing and selling. all parts are merc, heads intake etc. has been rebuilt at some time in its life, very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2019, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Re: Overdrive Quandary
I love my od trans in my 52 merc, when you get it working perfectly it will do everything you need !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2019, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 2
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flathead draft tubes
I have 2 draft tubes the curved part from the intake down the front of the block that I would like to part with are they worth any thing$ or not.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2019, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 1
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1952 merc rear bumper guards
I have a guy I met at a car show that wants a set of rear bumper guards off my 52 merc. they are in good condition with no missing chrome, but I don't know what they are worth what do you guys think?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2019, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,159
Re: piston ring tool
I have a KD tools #875 that has server me well for many years never seen one I like better....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2018, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Head Studs Problem
Just wondering why are you using studs? bolts solve all this.....X2 for permatex #2
bolts you know the way Henry assembled them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2018, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2018, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2018, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,996
Re: Pot Metal Repair
if it really is pot metal it can be tig welded I have special rod and have done many mustang pot metal parts for my buddys. then a chrome shop can rechrome..last time i bought the rod it was $60 / lb.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2018, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2018, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2018, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,145
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2018, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
52 merc spare tire and tools storage
I have looked in the owners manual and it does not show the proper location of the tire, jack, wrench, etc. any one know or have pics of the trunk storage? thanks Lou.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2018, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2018, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,115
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,793
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2017, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,143
Re: Gas Tanks
I used POR on my 52 chevy pickup and that was more than 5 years ago. as with any thing the prep is very important take your time. I used phos acid and a hand full of 1/4" nuts and kept shaking and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2017, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 22,725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2017, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Re: What is difference in cp
the clutch disc should have cushioning wafer springs between the two friction sides to prevent chatter. look at the edge for for this cushion and separation.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2017, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,517
Re: How to remove head studs
if the stud or bolt breaks off at the surface I tig weld a washer to the bolt/stud then weld a nut to the washer and they come out all the time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2017, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,873
Re: Black oil help?
To me black oil indicates combustion products are getting into the oil and excessive ring blow by is the most likely cause..did you check compression?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Re: 51/52 Merc transmission
mocked up and installed on a working spare transmission and works and shifts perfectly. It is a hurst 3 speed nos shifter that I fabed a mounting plate for so the lever will be in the right spot for...
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