Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2023, 09:50 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2022, 10:41 AM
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1948 Merc heater blower switch
My '48 has the blower mounted outside on the firewall under hood (air duct type) with TWO wire connections on the blower switch. Switch is under dash with DEF and HEAT pull knobs. All I see on...
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Forum: Early V8
04-13-2021, 09:28 AM
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1948 Mercury front splash pan - aluminum OEM
In late 1947, early 48 a steel shortage prompted Henry to use aluminum stampings for inner fenders and splash pans. This is one such. Replaced when car was restored with a steel panel ($300 used)due...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2021, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,994
Re: Hot Fordy
solved. It was the junk in the system from years of 'trailer queen' life. With 160s the needle never passed 1/2 after 20 miles around town including on the road at 50ph, up and down hills and a long...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,994
Re: Hot Fordy
You are probably correct. Today, dumped in 2 bottles Thermo-cure with thermostats OUT. Ran it several hours and it never got above the half mark... IR tester 160 to 180 both sides hoses, block and...
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Forum: Early V8
04-07-2021, 05:06 PM
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48 Merc Original Running Boards
Aluminum take offs from 42,000 mile 48 Mercury 2dr Sedan Coupe -southern car. Good shape but dull from time. Without stainless trim or mounts. Found NOS set after a lifetime search. Getting old and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,994
Re: Hot Fordy
31, that could be my issue with the 48 Merc 59AB. Finally found a temp sensor that worked after changing both water pumps. Have old 180 in there and temp gage goes 3/4 then higher on idle. I ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2019, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2019, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
Re: 78-8620 'A' vs 'C' gen belt 42-48
Thanks for the replies. Since the car, and owner, are retired from judged shows, the points issue isn't really an issue. I just wanted it correct for my own satisfaction and an answer why the Drake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2019, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
Re: 78-8620 'A' vs 'C' gen belt 42-48
Well, that's of interest. The repro Drake 'C' is molded. My older Script was white stenciled. Since the Drake 'C' absolutely will not fit what it is advertised to fit, your idea of a stencil on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2019, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
Re: 78-8620 'A' vs 'C' gen belt 42-48
I've done that previously and you make a good point. Just seems to me that somewhere out there is a commercially available repro Script belt that will fit.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2019, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
Re: 78-8620 'A' vs 'C' gen belt 42-48
Good to know the engineering stats and thanks, but all I want is to send a reputable supplier some $$$ and get a correct Ford Script belt that will fit my factory original '48. Can't believe that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 11,625
Re: Warning about c&g
I started dealing with C&G this year. Every transaction has been excellent. They shipped a few things that didn't fit but were gracious about my returning for full refund and they paid return...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,196
78-8620 'A' vs 'C' gen belt 42-48
Several older forums addressed this with no solution. My '48 Merc is restored factory original (990+ Dearborne Award) - with the 3-3/16 gen pulley. It has a 78-8620 'A' belt with white Ford markings...
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