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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 53 convert

This is what you are looking for. Good luck, they are one of the hardest pars to find, if you own a convertible. The are made out of pot metal, and are very brittle and break very easily, if you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 670
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

Thank you, then goal accomplished.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 670
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

This is how mine is routed, from the back the manifold, to the booster, on my 53' Merc, with a check valve at the booster. The last picture shows the hose coming from the vacuum tank mounted under...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 670
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

Yours is a 48' engine and mine is s 53', but yes the flathead provides enough vacuum for a power brake system. Mine is a factory Treadle-Vac, power brake booster, with a factory vacuum tank, under...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,104
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Florida Drivers

As it turns out, years later, the insurance company recovered the bike and refunded my deductible. I wanted the bike, but it was already sold for salvage. I have always kept my motorcycle endorsement...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,104
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Florida Drivers

JayJay and fried okra,

Not to hijack the post, but since I finished my 53' Merc, I was looking for a project. Back in 1970 I had recently returned from Nam and decided I needed a motorcycle. I...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-28-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,063
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Car died 2 blocks from home.

If it aint broke, don't fix it!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 310
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: 1953 Mercury Paint Source

They matched my Yosemite Yellow on my 53'

https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/products/restoration-shop-custom-paint-yosemite-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=b1cc8a2ef&_ss=r&variant=31697442897955
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: convertible top electric motor rebuilder

I will be interested to hear how it come out and what the cost is
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Reverse light switch location

This might help. It is on a 53' Mercury, but should be the same for Ford.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Youtube Video 1938 Ford V8 Trucks Brochure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9KiqTODx2Q
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-23-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Youtube Video 1923 T Touring at Coventry Museum, England

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syz-QpTeW8E
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: LED bulbs

My latest project is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. It is 12 volt, but it is also POS ground. So I will hopefully be able to get LED's for it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,022
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

If I am not mistaken you live just South of Switzerland correct?:)
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-13-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Mercury hub cap-center cap question

Do the search and then save the search. Ebay will notify you when they come up. They show up from time to time.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,022
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

It probably just needs to be cleaned.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,911
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: LED bulbs

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,442
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Oil canister for EAB 52 Ford

Mine broke in the exact same place. I had it welded and repainted it and it is as good as new.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,442
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Oil canister for EAB 52 Ford

Actually I use an old Turkey baster to suck out the remaining oil in the filter housing/canister. Then take paper towels and wipe the rest out.

The bolts that hold the oil filter housing/canister...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 983
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?

Bottom line, the company went bankrupt and the company that bought them is not making them anymore.

2 prior post that explain the situation:
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 983
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282714&highlight=airtex+pump
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-01-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Mercury hub cap-center cap question

They are on my stock 53' Mercury steel wheels, if that helps
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Dad’s Creative Writing

Thank you for posting it. So well written.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-30-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By Merc Cruzer
Re: Mercury hub cap-center cap question

E-bay. Do a search and then save it. They do come up quite often.
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