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Old 02-20-2021, 12:32 PM   #1
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Default 255 mercury carb rebuild kit

I am looking for a supplier for a carb rebuild kit for a 1953 Monarch with a 255 flathead V-8. The carb is the same as the Mercury’s And has a four bolt base.
Does anyone know where to get a rebuild kit?
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Old 02-20-2021, 01:20 PM   #2
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Even the Canadian Mercury and monarch should use the same Holley 1901-FF carburetor for 1953 as the US built Mercury 255. You might send Charlie NY a PM. This is a link with his post about them.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164198
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Old 02-20-2021, 01:54 PM   #3
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I got mine for the 52 Merc through Mikes Carburetor Shop. He has a youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/MikesCarburetor/videos
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Old 02-20-2021, 02:08 PM   #4
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In my humble opinion forget the kit and send the carb to Sal Cicala who posts here .
Sal is THEE guy for these carbs.
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Old 02-20-2021, 05:24 PM   #5
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Where the mercury tea cups very good carbs? Where they an improvement over the 3 bolt carb? Strange looking compared to the ford Holley.
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scicala mostly posts on the late V8 part of the forum. Just look for any threads about carbs. I've found that many of the 885 Holley carbs were damaged by previous mechanics and require replacement parts but they are out there. Tightening things too tight can warp the hell out of them. The 1901 carbs may have the same issues. When the bowl on top types are right, they are very reliable and work well.
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Old 02-20-2021, 06:39 PM   #7
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In my humble opinion forget the kit and send the carb to Sal Cicala who posts here .
Sal is THEE guy for these carbs.
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Thank you Charlie ! I do troll both the late and early V8 sections. I would be happy to help if you feel uncomfortable at all with this style carb. Advice or actual work.

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Old 02-20-2021, 06:48 PM   #8
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Where the mercury tea cups very good carbs? Where they an improvement over the 3 bolt carb? Strange looking compared to the ford Holley.

To me they were good carburetors. Just need to pay attention to detail when putting them together. They flow a little more air than the Holley 94 type 3 bolt carbs, since the Mercury was a larger engine (255).

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Old 02-20-2021, 09:21 PM   #9
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Sal,
My apology for mis spelling your name.
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I won't speak for Sal but I think you had it right Charlie. The S in Sal's forum moniker is likely his first name initial.
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Old 02-21-2021, 12:44 PM   #11
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Charlie, no need to apologize. You spelled my name exactly correct.

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Old 02-21-2021, 12:47 PM   #12
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I won't speak for Sal but I think you had it right Charlie. The S in Sal's forum moniker is likely his first name initial.
Yes, you are correct rotorwrench. scicala was my email ID when I worked at Ford. And also my Barn ID. I just continue to use it on other things. My poor memory can't remember different ID's. LOl

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Old 02-23-2021, 08:12 AM   #13
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Default Re: 255 mercury carb rebuild kit

Thanks for all the feedback guys.
It is very helpful to me. The car is a 1953 Monarch convertible trailer queen.
However I have decided I would rather drive it than admire it so a carb rebuild is in order. Thanks for the tips.
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Old 02-23-2021, 10:02 AM   #14
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If you decided to do the rebuild yourself or have it done locally a good source for carb kits is Daytona Carburetor: https://www.daytonaparts.com/ JMO
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Old 02-25-2021, 01:42 PM   #15
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Hi Sal. Thanks for replying to my post re rebuilding a 1953 Monarch 255 cubic inch carb.
The car is a Canadian Monarch convertible which I totally rebuilt a number of years ago but it has been a garage queen with very,very limited use. However I plan to drive it this year. I have a retired Ford / Mercury dealer mechanic freeing up the choke which was seized and he also asked for a carb rebuild kit. The carb is a Holley 9510..J2. All of the kits I see are for the 239 Fords with a 3 bolt base whereas mine has a 4 bolt base. What is the correct kit?
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Old 02-25-2021, 05:53 PM   #16
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Hi Jim,

The carb number you listed was incomplete. Maybe it wasn't stamped complete. Should be EAC-9510-J2
I've had very good luck with the kit on this link. Lowest price I've found too. You can also try Daytona Carburetor in Florida.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Holley-Mode...wAAOSwLJ9Z7MmU
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Old 02-25-2021, 08:29 PM   #17
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Hi Sal. Thanks for replying to my post re rebuilding a 1953 Monarch 255 cubic inch carb.
The car is a Canadian Monarch convertible which I totally rebuilt a number of years ago but it has been a garage queen with very,very limited use. However I plan to drive it this year. I have a retired Ford / Mercury dealer mechanic freeing up the choke which was seized and he also asked for a carb rebuild kit. The carb is a Holley 9510..J2. All of the kits I see are for the 239 Fords with a 3 bolt base whereas mine has a 4 bolt base. What is the correct kit?
Thanks
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Not sure about the east coast but on the west coast in Canada, Carburetor Doctor is the Canadian authorized dealer for Daytona parts products USA. This is who I was directed to when I called Daytona parts.

https://carbkitsource.com/
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Not sure about the east coast but on the west coast in Canada, Carburetor Doctor is the Canadian authorized dealer for Daytona parts products USA. This is who I was directed to when I called Daytona parts.

https://carbkitsource.com/
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