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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2025, 08:04 PM
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Posted By Chuckwin
Re: !952 Mercury with 255 Flathead V-8 Will Idle But Not Gain RPM.

My distributor wire is frayed, will replace and see.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2025, 05:42 PM
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Posted By Chuckwin
Re: !952 Mercury with 255 Flathead V-8 Will Idle But Not Gain RPM.

Is there a different intake I could use to fit the rochester? And I was considering going to electronic ignition, is that something you would recommend? I am trying to put some actual miles on this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2025, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Chuckwin
Re: !952 Mercury with 255 Flathead V-8 Will Idle But Not Gain RPM.

I see. I would honestly like to do away with this carburetor. Would you be familiar with that process? I had heard the a a small base rochester is a match.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2025, 12:39 AM
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Posted By Chuckwin
Question !952 Mercury with 255 Flathead V-8 Will Idle But Not Gain RPM.

It is a completely original 6 volt car with the original "Teapot" style carburetor. The car starts and idles okay, but any applied throttle more than say 5 percent and the engine will stumble harsly...
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