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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have

This makes sense. If the 8RT was the truck Flathead, perhaps this RC is the truck Fordomatic behind that Flathead. This has not occurred to me. I'll investigate this further.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Trying to determine what Fordomatic I have

I've tried to find info on transmissions built in Canada (if any), and possibly tag differences. No luck yet.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Flathead and/or Fordomatic Rebuilders in Detroit Area

Thanks for the reply. Your transmission rebuilds looks great. I'll definitely keep you in mind. I lived in Chicago for many years and I always enjoy a trip to visit again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Flathead and/or Fordomatic Rebuilders in Detroit Area

Hello All,

I'm considering having my 8BA Flathead and Fordomatic rebuilt in the future, so I thought I'd inquire here to see if there are suggestions for where I should have this done. I'd prefer...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,696
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 20,210
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Let's start a junkyard fuel injection discussion

Kilohertz,
I was not expecting to find this cool thread, but I'm certainly glad I did. I'd love to do something similar on my 8Ba. I'm going to have to dig deeper into this. Nice work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,940
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,940
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,940
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,751
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-26-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,408
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2013, 02:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,408
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By Detroit Flathead
... 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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,708
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Flathead 8BA Wiring Help - Temporary Start Up

Thanks guys, for your info. I'm going to go ahead and get the 12V coil, and a few other things to make this easier. I do plan on going to a negative ground with the 12 volt conversion.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,708
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,896
Posted By Detroit Flathead
Re: Starter for 8BA Flathead with Merc-o-matic

Merc Cruzer,
Thanks for the picture and info.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-19-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,896
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,896
Posted By Detroit Flathead
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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