Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 907
Re: 51 Merc rear brake shoes help
Thanks for the info and help. The first set of rear shoes were from Obsolete Auto in OK and were 11in x 2 1/4 wrong width. The box was labled right but the parts were wrong. Now they want $30 to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2020, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 907
51 Merc rear brake shoes help
Having issues replacing the rear brakes on the 51 Merc. The original linings were about 2 in in width and the new Raybestos are about 2 1/4 in and I cannot get the hold down spring to compress...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2020, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
Re: 51 Merc hand brake cable
Thanks worked as you suggested. The only issue I had was trying to hold the Swede and a needle nose vice grip to old back the spring and trying to hook the cable unto the lever. It helped to have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2020, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2020, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
Re: 51 Merc hand brake cable
Yes I can't get the spring retracted enough away from the "end plug" to set the cable back onto the parking lever. Any tip is appreciated.
thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2020, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 721
51 Merc hand brake cable
All parts ready to reinstall. Any tips/tricks to get the snake/spring cable back on to the parking brake lever? Backed off the cable to the max but still having problems compressing the spring to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2020, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Re: 51 Merc brakes replace
Thanks for the info. is the plate that goes over the anchor pin and sits over the shoes necessary? I know my 64.5 Mustang didn't require have these. It seems that the springs themselves hold the tops...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
51 Merc brakes replace
Anyone have suggestions on how to best install the two shoe retracting springs? The anchor pin is pretty thin to grab onto with the brake pliers. Also the new springs are quite a bit thicker than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2019, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,522
Re: 51 Merc Wiring kit
My late father in law was the main mech on the Enola Gay and 40 years with NW air and he also swore using aircraft wiring for his own use on cars and motorcycles. Can one still get ahold of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2019, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
Re: 51 Merc belt tensions/deflection
Ok to keep the thread alive what is the best non tool method to determine the correct belt deflection? I used to use the old finger push/ruler method but wonder if that is still the best way to go?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2019, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,522
51 Merc Wiring kit
Thanks for all the charging system inputs, generator and fan are in. Is there a good wiring kit available for the orig 6v standard positive ground system?
Also would the pos ground kit convert over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2019, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2019, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
Re: 51 Merc belt tensions
You are right it seems like anything bending over above my waist is a heavy bastard. Has something to do with age and gravity!! I did take everything off and found out that the gen bracket had never...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2019, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
Re: 51 Merc belt tensions
Thanks right now fighting the generator belt. Everything is loose-the fan is at the lowest on the bracket, the gen strap is undone and the gen bracket bolt as well. The question is what is the gen...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2019, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,874
51 Merc belt tensions
Reinstalling cooling system. Using NAPA belts 257516 and 257417. Unable to completely tighten the gen/water pump belt. Seems sloppy with extra play.
What should the belt deflection be when properly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2019, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2019, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2019, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
Re: 1951 Merc front brake plates
Hi Rich where in MN are you located? I'm in Afton.
Finally getting to the brake plates.
Do I cover weld the entire pad or just a bead on the outer edge?
thanks
hoffer
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2019, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,764
1936 Sedan brakes conversion
Have a lead on a decent semi restored 1936 four door sedan. The brakes are original non juice mechanical. Is there a reasonable way to convert to disk or drums?
hoffernsp
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2019, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
51 Merc solenoid
Here is a pic of a secondary solenoid/relay? on the inner fender that has a main feed wire coming from the starter solenoid.
Any help??
thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2019, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
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