Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2022, 03:01 PM
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1953 F250 hood question
I am thinking of installing a reverse tilting hood kit on my 53 F250. I am having a very hard time trying to get a proper alignment and it seems the reverse opening style is a bit more forgiving. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2022, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 309
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2022, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Re: Electrical question
Will the 12v headlights from a 1956? Do you happen to know the size of the ballast resistor I would need for the gauge cluster?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2022, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Electrical question
I am installing a new wiring harness in a 1953 M250 Classic. I have upgraded to a 12 v but everything else is original. The new harness came in a box of parts with the truck. It seems like the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2021, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 610
Truck box install
I am about to install the box on my 1953 Mercury M250 Classic and I was wondering if I should put some sort of material between the box rails and the frame? The rails have the original hardwood...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2021, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 699
Tire question for 1953 F250
I am thinking about putting tubes in a set of 17 inch tubeless tires to use on a 1953 F250 I am restoring. I cannot find tubeless rims to fit the large hubs on that truck. The rims are ok and not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2021, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 679
Rims and seat information 1953 F250
Hi, I am getting closer to the end of my 1953 Mercury M250 Classic restoration (same as the Ford F-250), and I am looking for some information on rims and the bench seat. The truck is all original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2021, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 484
Belt sizes
Looking for the Belt size for the water pumps/generator and the fan belt for a 1953 F250 with a 239 8BA engine. The intake is stamped 8BA/8RT. I know the pulleys are for the wide belts.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 528
Fuel Tank fittings
I purchased a new 17 gallon tank for my 53 F250 from LMC Trucks and at the time the 45 degree fittings for the pick up tube to fuel line were back ordered. Now they do not offer them at all. Does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2021, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Plugs and wires
I am rebuilding a 239 flat head for my Merc M250 and I am looking for new plugs and wires. I have upgraded the 6V to 12V including the coil. Most every part I seem to need is something I have to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 487
53 F250 Master Cylinder copper gaskets
Hi folks, I replaced the master cylinder on the truck I am restoring and low and behold I have a leak at the copper gaskets that seal the bolt and distribution block to the master cylinder body. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,599
Pressure plate bolt torques
I replaced the clutch disk and pressure plate in the truck I am working on and the 17-20 foot pounds of torque seems a little light to me. It’s my first clutch replacement on something other then a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
No endplay in crank
I just installed my crankshaft with all new bearings and when I tried to pry the crank to one end or the other to check for end play, there doesn’t seem to be any at all. The crank rotates freely and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,606
Re: Ford V8 vendors
Anyone know if any Canadian suppliers? The duty and exchange rate is a real pain.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,814
Bolt sizes for pressure plate and bell housing
I am restoring a 1953 M250 classic (basically a 53 F250) with a 239 flat head and 4 speed transmission. I have the opportunity to get some hardware from a work site that is being closed. I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2020, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 848
Head bolt question
I have two different length head bolts for my C8BA 239 flathead V8. I have the torque sequence chart, but nothing telling me what position the long na short ones go in. Is there a specific layout?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2020, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,328
DOT3 or DOT5 Brake fluid
I recently replaced the entire brake system on my 1953 Mercury M250 Classic. I am looking for some advice on whether to use DOT3 or DOT5 fluid. I will not be driving the vehicle a lot and it will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 866
New brakes drums 1953 F250
I am looking for new drums for a 1953 F250. Front and rear. I can find the rest of everything I need front LMC and or Mid Fifty. But the drums seem to be eluding me. They are 8 bolt. I can’t find any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 948
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 948
Drum brakes 1953 Mercury M250 Classic
Hi folks, I am looking to install new brakes (stay with the original drums) on my 1953 Mercury M250. Until now I have been getting most of my parts shipped from the US as I live in Canada and my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 887
Re: Transmission question M250
Would you happen to have any specs or part numbers for this band? I will need to get a pad put in and I would like to be able to tell the shop the thinkness. Also, my springs are pretty rusty. Any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 887
Transmission question M250
I am restoring a 1953 mercury M250 Classic and I am looking for some transmission information. The truck has a 239 flat head V8 with a 4 speed transmission And 4.86 rear end. My first question is on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2020, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,403
17 inch split rim replacment
I am restoring a 53 Mercury M250 and it currently has the original 17 inch split rims. I would like to swap them out with something safer but still keep the same height and look of the truck. Any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2020, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 730
1953 M250 Classic questions
Hi, this is my first attempt at vehicle restorations and Internet forum discussions so please be patient. I have a 53 M250 Classic purchased out of western Canada. The flathead was seized and after...
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