53 Mercury p/s conversion

[Merc Cruzer]

Originally Posted by Bob C

This is from the instructions.



Exhaust clearance is extremely tight with a Flathead engine. So tight that we cannot recommend this
kit for use with a Flathead engine. We have tried repeatedly to make or find a header or cast iron
manifold that fits well, but truthfully none really exists. The center exhaust port simply could not be in a
worse location to clear this new and slightly larger box. We therefore do NOT RECOMMEND this kit with
a Flathead engine. We have made a kit for a ’67-’76 Volvo 140 series manual steering box, which fits
great, although those steering boxes have become very hard to find.

That is why the origional system used a bracket to keep the hoses away from the exhaust. I also have the factory "police" exhaust manifold on the car for duel exhaust.