Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2020, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
Re: how to remove coil 1941 merc
I "hot-wired" her to move into her shelter, as she was now stuck out on the grass/ground. successful enough to get her moved and protected. have ordered a new coil, so all is just in standby at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
Re: how to remove coil 1941 merc
??? I have not said anything about converting it to electronic ignition. satisfied with it being like it is (whups, not with the cracked coil that is). stay safe. thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
Re: how to remove coil 1941 merc
the coil is loose, I can move it around easily...but... that dirtyword condenser is holding it in place (well, not actually in place because it allows me to move the coil)…. the coil will not move...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
Re: how to remove coil 1941 merc
thanks. the dumb coil (including me) is loose. but. it does seem to have the Condenser holding it in place. I placed a screwdriver under and pried EASY, but no go. will hustle out and see if I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2020, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,952
how to remove coil 1941 merc
I have those screws out, but it appears the Condenser is holding it in.
do not want to force it. what needs to be done?? my COIL is cracked
bad, likely why it shut down on me. will have to buy a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
Re: WTF?? battery 30V ?
update. whoeee…. took Battery to Oreilly's, they said it was bad, but, but it registered 12.7VOLTS and not the 30V indicated on my dirtyword multimeter. (which will be used as a hammer later one)....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
Re: WTF?? battery 30V ?
whoa.... something SCREWY here (including me). checked again with my dumb dirtyword cotton-picking nose-sucking finger-licking multimeter... it has a 6V & 12V positions... but still read a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
Re: WTF?? battery 30V ?
30 Volts!! have rechecked and unbelievable, but it is what it is and I is in a duhhhhhh moment… hee hee. rechecked my other 2 12V batteries, reading is "normal".... stay safe thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
Re: WTF?? battery 30V ?
well. here goes. this is a one-wire Alternator (does not go to the regulator). the voltmeter is digital; and the 2 spare batteries I checked checked okay. she shut off completely with no warning....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,068
WTF?? battery 30V ?
yesterday I took my 41 Mercury for a drive.... ha... some 2 miles and it shut down with no warning... lots of "motion lotion"... no "fire". got it pulled home. this A.M. I checked to see if I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2020, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,659
Fire !!
so, I am 78, be lucky at this to reach 79!!
mechanics learn to disconnect the Battery first.
so. my 1941 Mercury's carb was leaking
so. ordered a rebuild kit.
so. got my rebuild kit.
so. did...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2020, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 979
Re: 1941 Merc Carb Kit wanted/needed
my dumb dirtyword Carb is just leaking a little, operates like it should, but I have never been comfortable with any dirtyword type of gas leakage. so I think it just needs a rebuild.... FYI, it is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2020, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 979
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2020, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 979
1941 Merc Carb Kit wanted/needed
my dumb dirtyword cotton-picking booger-eating snot-sucking finger-licking 1941 Mercury 19A Carb is leaking and I cannot find a carb kit for it. the carb sez FORD "model 91-99" & 15/16. thanks....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2019, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Re: 1941 Merc gas tank problem
okay. will definitely disconnect my battery (I am too old for EXCITEMENT any more). I was thinking that half of the pick up tube had fallen off.... at least on this gas tank there is a plug on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2019, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
1941 Merc gas tank problem
i bought my 1941 Merc in Apr 19. there was already a "new" gas tank (even still shiny) installed. however, when I fill it up to the "brim", I can only go 124 miles before "running out of gas".... I...
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Forum: Early V8
07-10-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 0
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Freebieeee.... Pair fender skirts 52-54 ford.
Freebie…. Pair fender skirts for 52-54 ford..... Excellent condition...free.... On one the middle bracket is awol.... You pick up free or arrange shipping. Can send photos email; cannot put photos...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment
BINGO. got it out... took a small screwdriver, filed the end down somewhat sharp, used a small hammer and got it under the lip of the button, and it popped out. THANKS. stay safe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Actually Learned Something!
my 1941 Merc that I had bought in Apr., suddenly started the "clik-clik-clik" when i tried to start it.... like my battery was dead.... it was not (12.96), so bought a new Starter Relay... and more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment
thanks... I NEEDED THAT !! u r correct, that dumb dirtyword thingy is definitely not easy to get to (except the front part)…. whups... looking at it, does that mean IF I push it from behind, that it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment
I believe it is orig (wish I still was), BUT, how the fug do I get it disconnected?? can't get my head to look under there because of the dirtyword clutch pedal knocking my head. stay safe. thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,178
41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment
on my 1941 Merc.
whups, my starter is good (so far), I meant that my "push-button" switch, and how to get that dumb dirtyword switch out from my dash. stay safe. thanks
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