Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-16-2018, 02:19 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-13-2018, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Re: Y-Block 292
Wow, lots of good information here! I think that I will go the easy route first. i.e. Checking & retorquing the head bolts. Then if the water leak comes back later, I will pull the heads and check &...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-12-2018, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,767
Y-Block 292
Who can tell me if there is any difference between a Ford or Mercury 292 c.i. engine. Maybe identical except for the I.D. number? And will the 292 bolt right in as a replacement for my '54 Mercury...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2017, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,713
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-17-2017, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,713
54 runs hot at low RPM or sitting still
I've got a 54 (Merc) 256 c.i. that runs cool (160 degrees) above 40 MPH but 190-200 traveling 20 MPH or less. Here is what I've done in more or less chronological order. 1. Had the radiator re-cored...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,337
Re: 54 Mercury floor shift conversion
I resorted to EBay and found a guy with the ID there of 4ever4d named Mike who had bought out a Hurst dealer back in the 70's and had the conversion kit I needed. It was a tight fit, especially...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-12-2016, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Brake booster bad
I don't know what part of the country you're located in. Midwest Booster is near Chicago, Booster Dewey is out west. Both are good. You can find them is Hemmings Motor News.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Re: 54 Mercury Steering Column Wiring
Eureka (as the old philosopher said) I have found it! It was a dual problem that Leprechaun Murphy put on me. Testing for power at the junction block from the turn signal circuit, I found none and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2016, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Re: 54 Mercury Steering Column Wiring
All of my Mercury's wiring has been replaced except for the column harness. I will check out the suppliers that you provided and see what they have. I had tried the regular Ford/Mercury suppliers but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2016, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
54 Mercury Steering Column Wiring
I have converted my '54 Mercury from manual to power steering (necessitating a change to floor shift) and am having trouble getting the lights and turn signals working. All of the wires that run...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-11-2016, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,337
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-09-2016, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,337
54 Mercury floor shift conversion
I'm in the process of converting my 54 Mercury conv. to power steering but there is no way to get the manual column shift to work. This is due to the power steering gearbox being longer than the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2016, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1957 Fairlane Power Steering Conversion
The Borgeson unit is a good fit unless you want an original system with the slave cylinder. Some of those show up on EBay now and then. Check out Summit or Jegs; I think they have the parts needed to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-25-2016, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Can you weld an exhaust manifold to repair it?
I agree with the guys that have advised you about arc (Stick) welding. I have pre-heated manifolds in my outdoor propane grill. My best results have been obtained using welding rod with high nickel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-26-2015, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
Re: Manual to Power Steering Conversion
Thanks for your offer; I visited butchboy (see above) and got some parts from him. I'll let you know if I need anything else. Right now, it appears that the supplier sent me the wrong gearbox so I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2015, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2015, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
Manual to Power Steering Conversion
I am in the process of a project to convert my manual steering system to a modern style (No Slave Cylinder) power steering. First of all, I need to say that it's a Mercury (54) not a Ford and therein...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-27-2015, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,459
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-27-2015, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,459
'54 Ford/Mercury Power Steering Conversion
I have found a company that makes a power steering gearbox to convert Y-Block Fords & Mercs from manual steering to power steering without using the problematic, leaky slave cylinder like the factory...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-13-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
Re: 12V starter change
I had a shop rebuild & convert my 6V starter to 12V after a couple of years. However, I think that the bendix still hits too hard. I'm not sure exactly what they did to convert it to 12V so that's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-12-2014, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,271
12V starter change
Does anyone know if a '56 or later 12 volt starter will fit a '54 mercury that has been converted to 12V?
Thanks,
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-15-2014, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-11-2014, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
'54 Mercury, hot wire to buss bar & curcut breaker
I just installed a replacement ignition switch and a headlight switch. My starter was trying to engage after I turned the key off and my dash lights weren't working; figured I might as well replace...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-23-2012, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,672
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-22-2012, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,672
256/239 Rear Main Seal
Does anyone know if there is a procedure for replacing the rear main seal in the 239/256 y-blocks without taking the engine out of the car? My shop manual only explains it with the engine out. Some...
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