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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,295
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Canadian 1950 F-47 (F1) V8 Engine Color

Does anyone know the original color of 50 Merc block?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,264
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Water in gas

We need to make our grand kids JUNIOR MEMBERS!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 64,290
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project

This project brings back some great memories of growing up in a small town in Montana. In 1960, there was a 42 Ford coupe that was owned,swapped, or traded by at least three young guys, all...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,072
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Any studebaker experts on here?

I highly recommend Stude drivers club! I own a 63 Avanti, and have been a member, these guys know Stude, I’m positive someone there can help you, if you are still interested.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-10-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 882
Posted By bssmnbll
Merc 255

Run the stock 885 with Chevy distributor
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-01-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 50 merc hop up

Thanks, Tubman, for the info. The car has been sitting too much, got to get it back on the road!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-30-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 50 merc hop up

I have an accelerator pump lag that haven’t been able to work out, and a thinking of changing carb and distributor. I sent the carb to a member in NY a couple of years ago, but still have problem so...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,622
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 1950 Merc "Teapot" carb

If you still have that 885 Holley in the attic, I could surely use it. Let me know at [email protected], Thanks Bill Nelson
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 50 merc hop up

What carb to replace holly with
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 704
Posted By bssmnbll
50 merc hop up

550 merc 4 bolt carb with bubba distributor
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-13-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,533
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Holley 885 carb vs Holley 94

I had Charlie NY rebuild my 885 a couple of years ago, and this year it's accelerator pump or something in that area is not right, so I am going into it to see if I can find the problem. I ordered a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,072
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Any studebaker experts on here?

Look up Studebaker International, they sell a lot of parts. Also as mentioned, Studebaker Drivers Club, they have a Swap Meet like Ford Barn.
I have a 63 Avanti Supercharged, and a 50 Merc...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,435
Posted By bssmnbll
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,435
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 1949/51 Mercury steering linkage upgrade

I am trying to post 3 pics of idler arm.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,869
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Looking For A 15" Modern Radial Tire

RalphG, that black and white pic took me back for a moment. I thought it was a pic of Cody Wyoming, a few years ago.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,435
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 1949/51 Mercury steering linkage upgrade

I have a 1950 Merc Monterey. When the steering got a little loose, I went under to see where the problem was and found the idler arm had been modified by a previous owner and had double ball...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2018, 10:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,181
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: What would you pick?

Here are my picks: 1963 Stude Avanti, supercharged ( in my garage)
1950 Mercury Monterey ( in my garage)
Late Sixty Jaguar XKE ( in my...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 20,987
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 8BA tooling.

I would be interested, if all goes well, and if it were available within the next few years. None of us are getting any younger.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,785
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Fixing crack from valve to cylinder.

There is a shop in Fredricksburg, Va., that does this work on flatheads, and marine diesel parts that are not available. I saw them fix a marine manifold from a large John Deere diesel that was only...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,428
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: 49 53 mercury ID numbers?

I found a manufacture date on right rear of manifold deck. Hope that helps.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By bssmnbll
50 mercury idler arm

I have had some wandering going on with my Merc, and finally got time to get under and see what was up. It appears the previous owner/owners altered the original idler arm design, by adding roller...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,490
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: Happy birthday to me

Happy Birthday, Lawson. Makes me feel like a Pup, at 73, st ill running cranes.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
Posted By bssmnbll
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,359
Posted By bssmnbll
Re: power valve for 8BA

What chap52 said!!
Forum: Early V8 11-21-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 876
Posted By bssmnbll
WTB 50 Mercury Monterey Horn ring

Want to buy an original 1950 Mercury Monterey steering wheel complete or the horn ring from same wheel.
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