Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2020, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,861
Flathead builder near Pixley CA -
Anyone have contact information of a flathead engine turnkey builder in or near Pixley California. I've heard good things about him but can't get a name.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2020, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,702
Powermaster alternator
I wish to purchase a Powermaster alternator for a 50 Merc flathead (the end of a 12v conversion).
Who has one mounted in front of a 4bbl Holley? I don't have that yet either and seem to recall...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2019, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,771
Re: My "new" 260 inch Merc is a BEAST!
I'm so envious ... Right now trying to digest the belts. What is the attachment to the crank front for the belt. I assume you needed the belt tightener because you chose to mount the alternator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2019, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,718
Re: Engine Paint-1953 Merc
Local NAPA will mix any color, factory chip or custom color for $28 into a rattle can. Takes about hour and requires a special machine and clerk attendance at 2-day t training camp stores can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2019, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,028
Re: New water pump woes
Skip is another rebuilder and not a source i.e. he will improve what you send him. but thanks for your time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2019, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,028
Re: New water pump woes
Perhaps I wasn't clear, I am looking for sources...houses that sell stock new pumps. Since new Mercury wp are rare I thot I'd ask here.
One doesn't put a stock pump into a double hp engine and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2019, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,028
New water pump woes
The rebuild of my late Merc flathead engine is being held up by inability to get a proper new waterpumps. My new waterpumps obviously must be properly rebuilt for improved flow. My engine will have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2019, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,975
Re: Flathead City machine shop in Oregon
Gary was in the hosp for 22 days - hip surgery, a recurrent problen from injury sustained in Vieitnam and is now on crutches. Shop hours cut to half days 3 days/week for a while. I plan another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2019, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,989
Re: Engine going to Flathead City
Good catch on the dates, it escaped me. And my post seems to be the one which revived the thread as strangely it suddenly appeared on my 1st page. So I just assumed it was current. might as well...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2019, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2019, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 37,879
Flathead City, Gary Howad prop
I'm doing nothing, my Merc has a sick Ford FH. Had it 3yrs and yet to drive it. I'm 82 and my clock is ticking.
From FC I'm buying a 284 cu Merc FH overstroke overbore high compression w/...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,989
Re: Engine going to Flathead City
I wish I was only 3 hours away (I'm 5hrs up I-5) See separate thread re Gary.
My Merc came from Coos Bay - bought new 1950, restored in 1982 in Seattle. Surprisingly I find no rust from those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 37,879
Re: Flathead city, Gary Howard, Grants Pass, Or
I had a friend pop in on Gary and apparently there is progress on my engine but holes not stuffed yet. I'm to have more info (fm observer friend, not Gary) this week. I've moved (super distracted)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,812
Re: cooling fan question
I found a heavy gauge baking pan (cookie sheet) which fits my '50 Merc radiator perfectly. Bought a 16in Spal puller S blade fan. Used a Malco HC-2 hole cutter tool. Pan cost $12, the hole cutter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2019, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,912
Re: Charging a 6V Optima battery
Tubman you are right ... the Optima is a lead acide battery. However Optima modifies the chemistry to allow for the reduced liquid mobility in the mat construction. And that chemistry modification...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2019, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2019, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
Re: How about a place to post CL ads?
The reason posting an interesting link to Craig's List won't work, however interesting, is that the link to that interesting bit changes sooner than one would like. Many people post links which do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2019, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 37,879
Re: Flathead city, Gary Howard, Grants Pass, Or
I paid Gary $4000 in October 2018 with the promise the engine would be ready early 2019. In Jan 2018 he requested additional $2250 which I gave. He quit returning my calls in April, claiming he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2019, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,418
Re: convert 1949 ford Starter to 12 volt
Where were you when I bought an O'Reilly starter for a 1964 Ford Gallaxy costing $80 including a core charge.
Anyhoo, modification of my starter to 12v was worth the exercise if just in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2019, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,620
Re: Runtz Failures
The GROUND in question is NOT at the gauge but at the SENSOR i.e. ENGINE.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2019, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,620
Re: Runtz Failures
Your originally 6v (nominal) battery had dang close to 8v with the engine at highway speed.
Your originally 6v (nominal) battery had almost 6.5v at full charge sitting idle.
KS gauge reading...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2019, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2019, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
Thread size in head for heater/heat sensor
I'm placing an order for a Spal 16" fan from Summit and figured to order the switch at the same time since there's a 10% Memorial Day discount.
What is the thread size something or other NPT for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2019, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,575
Re: Ammeters
Your ammeter, as opposed to the Ford's, has a shunt connected to the terminals. Except for starter, all current goes through the shunt. When you connect across the terminals and the circuit come...
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