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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 6 Volt , positive ground,LED, 7 inch Headlights for 49-51 Ford

I don't have relays for my headlights, for in 53' LED converted Merc. No need, the power draw, is way less, than with conventional sealed beams. They run directly off of the switch. My conversion...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-21-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 54 Mercury skirt gasket

No holes, or staples ( the skirt is solid metal),just adhesive, then I use a series of clamps over night.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-20-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 193
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 54 Mercury skirt gasket

Hope this helps.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 678
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 6 Volt , positive ground,LED, 7 inch Headlights for 49-51 Ford

Read through this prior post.. It worked for me.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1796222#post1796222
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-13-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Skirt question-54 Merc

Hope this helps
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,055
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps

Just in case you are looking for a flow through pump:
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,055
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps

Make sure you get a "flow through" pump, most of them are not. If it isn't a flow through, when you turn the electric pump off, it will shut off the gas.

The easiest way to test the pump is to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-27-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,166
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: fordomatic fluid

GLAmes,

Thanks for the update. I honestly haven't checked availability lately, since I serviced the trans, it has been working perfectly and I haven't had to add any fluid. Glad I bought a few...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 53 convert

It might take a while to find one, but they do come up from time to time. Good luck
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,773
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 53 convert

This is what you are looking for. Good luck, they are one of the hardest pars to find, if you own a convertible. The are made out of pot metal, and are very brittle and break very easily, if you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,076
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

Thank you, then goal accomplished.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,076
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

This is how mine is routed, from the back the manifold, to the booster, on my 53' Merc, with a check valve at the booster. The last picture shows the hose coming from the vacuum tank mounted under...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,076
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

Yours is a 48' engine and mine is s 53', but yes the flathead provides enough vacuum for a power brake system. Mine is a factory Treadle-Vac, power brake booster, with a factory vacuum tank, under...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-28-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,721
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Car died 2 blocks from home.

If it aint broke, don't fix it!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 1953 Mercury Paint Source

They matched my Yosemite Yellow on my 53'

https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/products/restoration-shop-custom-paint-yosemite-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=b1cc8a2ef&_ss=r&variant=31697442897955
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: convertible top electric motor rebuilder

I will be interested to hear how it come out and what the cost is
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Reverse light switch location

This might help. It is on a 53' Mercury, but should be the same for Ford.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Youtube Video 1938 Ford V8 Trucks Brochure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9KiqTODx2Q
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-23-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Youtube Video 1923 T Touring at Coventry Museum, England

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syz-QpTeW8E
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,084
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: LED bulbs

My latest project is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. It is 12 volt, but it is also POS ground. So I will hopefully be able to get LED's for it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,283
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

If I am not mistaken you live just South of Switzerland correct?:)
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-13-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Mercury hub cap-center cap question

Do the search and then save the search. Ebay will notify you when they come up. They show up from time to time.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,283
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

It probably just needs to be cleaned.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,084
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: LED bulbs

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