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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,881
Posted By apba12m
Re: Overdrive Transmission in a 1952 F1

beware the overdrive solenoid is 6 volt...if you are converting to 12v.
Forum: Early V8 10-11-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 581
Posted By apba12m
1952 merc flathead motor

for sale the flathead v8 out of my 1952 mercury was running and am now in the process of removing and selling. all parts are merc, heads intake etc. has been rebuilt at some time in its life, very...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,855
Posted By apba12m
Re: Overdrive Quandary

I love my od trans in my 52 merc, when you get it working perfectly it will do everything you need !
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
Posted By apba12m
flathead draft tubes

I have 2 draft tubes the curved part from the intake down the front of the block that I would like to part with are they worth any thing$ or not.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By apba12m
1952 merc rear bumper guards

I have a guy I met at a car show that wants a set of rear bumper guards off my 52 merc. they are in good condition with no missing chrome, but I don't know what they are worth what do you guys think?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,162
Posted By apba12m
Re: piston ring tool

I have a KD tools #875 that has server me well for many years never seen one I like better....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-18-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,784
Posted By apba12m
Re: Head Studs Problem

Just wondering why are you using studs? bolts solve all this.....X2 for permatex #2

bolts you know the way Henry assembled them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By apba12m
Re: Rear spring

Eaton spring in Detroit...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By apba12m
Re: 52 merc spare tire and tools storage

so the jack and jack stand goes in the floor hook and then just lays on the floor with nothing else holding it down?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,997
Posted By apba12m
Re: Pot Metal Repair

if it really is pot metal it can be tig welded I have special rod and have done many mustang pot metal parts for my buddys. then a chrome shop can rechrome..last time i bought the rod it was $60 / lb.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By apba12m
Re: 52 merc spare tire and tools storage

shucks, nothing on trunk lid...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By apba12m
Re: 52 merc spare tire and tools storage

tire location and hold down is not the problem the jack , lug wrench and parts are the question. did not look up at trunk lid am going to do that now!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,157
Posted By apba12m
Re: 8BA or 8CM and Holley 390 cfm vs other combinations

I have a holley 390 with a davis unified distributor and it runs great. holley 390 can be hard to find and $ if you do find one..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By apba12m
52 merc spare tire and tools storage

I have looked in the owners manual and it does not show the proper location of the tire, jack, wrench, etc. any one know or have pics of the trunk storage? thanks Lou.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,731
Posted By apba12m
Re: What are these wheels?

My 16" general jumbos have 9 spokes
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,119
Posted By apba12m
Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion

I used ECI brakes on my 52 mercury and power master from Jamco bolted right in and boy does it stop now! Lou
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By apba12m
Re: 51 Lincoln brake conversion to disc

I did my 52 merc and used ECI kit nd Jamco power master. all went well and the stopping difference is great.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,798
Posted By apba12m
Re: Fort Wayne Clutch & Driveline

Just bought clutch , pressure plate, and throwout brg. inatalled and working very well.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-19-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,144
Posted By apba12m
Re: Gas Tanks

I used POR on my 52 chevy pickup and that was more than 5 years ago. as with any thing the prep is very important take your time. I used phos acid and a hand full of 1/4" nuts and kept shaking and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-09-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,802
Posted By apba12m
Re: Prices for turnkey Flathead?

I have 6K in mine and I did all the work..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-01-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By apba12m
Re: What is difference in cp

the clutch disc should have cushioning wafer springs between the two friction sides to prevent chatter. look at the edge for for this cushion and separation.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,520
Posted By apba12m
Re: How to remove head studs

if the stud or bolt breaks off at the surface I tig weld a washer to the bolt/stud then weld a nut to the washer and they come out all the time.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-15-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,875
Posted By apba12m
Re: Black oil help?

To me black oil indicates combustion products are getting into the oil and excessive ring blow by is the most likely cause..did you check compression?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,358
Posted By apba12m
Re: 51/52 Merc transmission

I have a bench seat in my 52 and I made the mounting plate so it is forward enough to clear the seat.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,358
Posted By apba12m
Re: 51/52 Merc transmission

mocked up and installed on a working spare transmission and works and shifts perfectly. It is a hurst 3 speed nos shifter that I fabed a mounting plate for so the lever will be in the right spot for...
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