Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2022, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
Update: I ended up replacing the governor with a NOS one from Van Pelts. I took it for a few test runs and everything is working properly. So, not exactly sure what the problem was.
I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2022, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
That's pretty close to my cap and it looks like it contains the part that broke. At the very least, I can grab it and take out the part I need. Thank you rotorwrench!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2022, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
Well, I wasn't having any luck with finding an obvious problem. So I took everything apart to clean and check the connections. The last thing I did was take the governor cover off to clean the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2022, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
Scooder might be on to something....I started with turning the ignition on and off and nothing happened with the solenoid. A short time later, I would turn the ignition on and off and the solenoid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2022, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
Ok, here's a quick update: I tested the solenoid on the car and it sounded like it engaged. I took it out to make sure the seal was good and that there was no fluid inside.....All good there. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2022, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
Re: 1951 Mercury Overdrive
Ok, thanks guys! That's a lot of good info. I'll start trying and see what happens.
One other thing, When I drive in standard 3 speed (no overdrive and dash lever pulled out) the handle will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2022, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,168
1951 Mercury Overdrive
Hello,
I've read some threads on here and revisited Randy Rundle's Overdrive book and website, but am still having an issue I can't figure out.
My issue occurs after driving and using the...
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Forum: Early V8
08-14-2018, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 863
1932 ford front brake drum assembly
Complete 1932 Ford front brake assembly. Includes everything in pictures. Spindle, backing plate, drum, hardware etc. Spins freely.
$150 for the pair. Local pick up.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2014, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,400
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2014, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,821
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 17,346
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2013, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2013, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 775
Views: 309,654
Re: V-8 Fords on Film
Hot damn! This might be the best thread of all time! I have some movie watching to do this winter. What a great reference! Thanks to all who contributed!
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-07-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,692
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2013, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,673
Re: Ford Town USA
Yeah...there has to be some good hoodlum stories out there...Drag racing, engine swaps, moving, hauling stolen goods, bank heists, dead bodies in the trunk....Would love to hear some.....
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-19-2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,609
Re: Fordlandia
Interesting story and great video. The book sounds neat.... I'll have to check it out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2013, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 67,632
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2013, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 25,419
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 14,180
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2012, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,603
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 15,531
Re: Open Runner
He is pretty nutty. He even sports an '80's calculator watch. Very cool video though!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2012, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,903
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Forum: Early V8
02-19-2012, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Re: 1932 rear xmember
I also have one that I just removed. I ground out the rivets. It has some pitting. I could send pics. $200 of best offer. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8
11-27-2011, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
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Forum: Early V8
11-10-2011, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
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