Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2022, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
Re: Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have
Your post motivated me to go look in my 1949-1952 Mercury Chassis Parts Catalog. Thank you for your help. I may have found the answer. According to the catalog, RC looks like it indicated a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2022, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
Re: Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have
What I'm gathering from this article about the history of Ford-O-Matics, is that they were built at a new plant to manufacture their new automatic transmission. It was the Fairfax Transmission...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2022, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
Re: Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have
Charlie Tranny's site has good info on identification, but nothing that shows the 1P-RC. A 1P-R indicates a 1953 Ford-Merc small case. A 1953+ Ford truck uses a PAD- or PMA- small case.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2022, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2022, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2022, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2022, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have
Hello All,
I have two transmissions, one is a Fordomatic, and the other I believe is a Fordomatic. On one, it's an oval red tag, says FOMOCO automatic transmission, with 1P-70003-J. The serial...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2022, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 20,225
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2017, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Re: Merc-O-Matic / fluid in torque converter
This is a used transmission that I installed. It had been drained and refilled, and I think there's some fluid in the TC. I just wanted to confirm I wasn't going to be ruining this thing if didn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2017, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Re: Merc-O-Matic / fluid in torque converter
Great, this is good news. Thank you for the quick replies. I did not know that a '51 & '53 transmission had some internal differences.
Are these Merc-O-Matics fairly easy to rebuild? I would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2017, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Merc-O-Matic / fluid in torque converter
Hello Noble Ford Barn friends,
I've got a '51 8BA with a '53 Merc-O-Matic in my '51 Mercury. When the transmission is reassembled into the car, is it necessary to put some fluid into the torque...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2014, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,752
Flathead Temperature Sending Units - 6V or 12V?
Hello Everyone,
I need some clarification, please. I have an 8BA in a '51 Mercury. I've converted it to 12V. I've purchased 6V reproduction wiring harnesses for engine and dash/body. I'm using a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2013, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,410
Re: 8BA Flathead fan belt widths
I learned some good info, I'm glad I asked. I assumed a wide belt would be stronger. I don't have to change it to a wide belt, but I'm investigating.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2013, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,410
8BA Flathead fan belt widths
Will a 3/8" belt work in a 5/8" pulley?
Will a 5/8" belt work in a 3/8" pulley?
Dumb questions, I know, but I'm curious.
I currently have an 8BA Flathead using 3/8" belts/pulleys. I need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2012, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Re: ... and the Flathead roared to life
To see more of the rest of the car, jump on over to the jalopy journal here:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=641282
It's the link to my build thread, a 1951 Mercury coupe
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2012, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Re: ... and the Flathead roared to life
Thanks guys, I wanted to get a good Flathead video like #3. The flames out of the headers is just cool! The engine paint is a high temp paint, either 1300 or 2000 degrees ( I can't remember at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2012, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
... and the Flathead roared to life
I finally assembled and installed everything necessary to start up my 8BA for the first time last night. It was awesome. I bought this engine last summer, and took some of it apart to clean it up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2012, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,712
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2012, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,712
Flathead 8BA Wiring Help - Temporary Start Up
I'm in need of the expertise you guys have. Electrical is not my strong suit, and I've never done what I am trying to do. I've done some searches, but I haven't found what I need. I just want to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2011, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,901
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2011, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,901
Re: Starter for 8BA Flathead with Merc-o-matic
Thanks you for your replies, gentlemen.
51 Merc-CT: That starter looks like it would fit. My Merc-o-matic is from a '51 Merc. Thank you for the picture.
Bruce Compton: I'm interested in yours.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2011, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,901
Starter for 8BA Flathead with Merc-o-matic
I recently learned that a 1951 Mercomatic / Fordomatic starter has different mounting with a tab for a bolt sticking out from main body, a different drive assembly, and different toothcount. I'm...
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