Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2022, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: steering box
Recently completed update on my '48 Merc. Complete steering box rebuild in 202/. Plus, new Master cylinder, and complete Mercury 114 name plate (this is a Canadian model) and moldings on trunk lid....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2021, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Re: steering box
OOPS! Sorry about my misleading statement on gaskets. I already have new gaskets, and a few other things from a rebuild kit previously bought and installed.
Having all this reviewed next week...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2021, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
Note to pistonbroke; did not find small hole on MC reservoir. Below the cover, nor on the cover. Must be clogged. Will have this looked at wed. next week.
There is looseness with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,119
Re: steering box
Adjustments have been tried by 3 garages, no results. Who offers repro parts for these? Have already tried Carpentier, Early fords.
If I do a rebuild, probably don't need new gaskets?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
Good point. This case, the heating up, with eventual binding, occurs on in-town drives with frequent start and stops. Not so much, hard stops, but frequent stops.
I've decided to overhaul the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 13
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steering box
Loose steering search has brought me to the steering box as ''the'' culprit. A kit was bought to replace gaskets and other parts, non of which tightened up the steering. The assembly (tie rods...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
Thanks to all, getting valuable input here. Checking piston clearance on MC tomorrow. Also the pin hole on reservoir.
What I've seen here so far, is a refreshed system. Wheel cylinders, have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
I can confirm Canadian built models also used the same ''internal'' system. I found no valve under the car. Line from the MC goes to an frame attachment, out the other side to a 3 pt joint with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
Original braking system on this round back treasure of mine. Other stuff has been modified, eg shocks, exhaust, 12 volts. This is a Merc but restored using a Canadian Ford as a donner car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
Re: brake line valve
Will check that out tomorrow am; keep you posted
tks and regards
F
PS will also check movement of brake pads on all 4 wheels to see if brake springs are working.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2021, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,289
brake line valve
'48 Merc 4 dr Mod 114 (Canadian model) Drum brakes
brakes heating up, seems to move around wheel to wheel currently left rear wheel. When I say moving around, its after each garage (2)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,468
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2019, 08:37 AM
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