Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 09:33 AM
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Re: Ford 385 Family Engine 370 429 and 460
I have found a 385 Series 370 bored to 429 that I am considering to transplant into my 1956 F-500 flatbed hauler. Looking for constructive comments before I pull the trigger, i.e. interchange and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Yesterday, 09:03 AM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-05-2021, 05:58 PM
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Re: 1954 Merc powere steering conversion.
Welcome to the world of Sun Valley owners. Mine is a 3 speed with OD and no power steering and I get by fine, even when towing my vintage trailer. It seems there was a thread recently in parts...
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Forum: Late V8
04-10-2021, 12:08 PM
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Forum: Early V8
03-22-2021, 04:20 PM
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Forum: Late V8
03-22-2021, 04:16 PM
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Views: 750
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Forum: Late V8
03-22-2021, 04:13 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-11-2021, 02:46 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-10-2021, 12:45 PM
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Re: exhaust manifolds identification
Thanks for all of the comments. I can now be fairly certain to market them as 1954 Ford 239 while still fitting a 256, 272, and 292, depending on which heads match with the size of openings.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-09-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 6
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exhaust manifolds identification
I have a set of Y-block exhaust manifolds and cross-over that I need help identifying as to fitment. The numbers are EBU-9430-B and EBU-9431-C. They were on a 1954 256 cid Mercury but the Mercury...
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Forum: Early V8
03-08-2021, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2021, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
John, the p.o. mush have been a moonshiner! Turn off the tail lights, disconnect the brake lites at the master cylinder and go like the wind. Glad I could help. Lanny
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2021, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
John, the pics I saw of your car seem to show it has an auto trans. If that is the case, my repair manual shows a black with red tracer for the lamps(s) in the auto trans selector indicator on the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-07-2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
John, I just looked at my old, spare dash and this is what I found. The switch has 6 terminals and 5 of the wires go into a loom. The remaining wire which appears to be black (original and...
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Forum: Late V8
03-07-2021, 11:56 AM
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Forum: Late V8
03-06-2021, 03:47 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2021, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
John look for the black wire from the light switch that connects to the black wire to the tail lights near the cowl above or near the e-brake handle. There should be a bullet connector there on one...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-06-2021, 01:25 PM
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delete
How do I delete or mark a for sale item no longer available? I tried to "edit" the post but had no success.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-06-2021, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
John, there is another bullet connector(maybe a double) deep inside the trunk on the driver side near the front edge of the wheel well. That is where the tail light harness plugs into rear body...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-05-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 1954 Lincoln Shop Manual
John, I have the Lincoln/Mercury Service Bulletin No. 192 (10-9-53) for 1954 which covers both carbs. It is a 141 page manual. I do not wish to sell it but it is probably the one you need , if you...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-05-2021, 12:49 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-05-2021, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,642
Re: 1954 Mercury Tail Lights
As I recall when I replaced all wiring harnesses in my Sun Valley there are bullet connectors for the rear harness and the rail lamp harness behind the driver side quarter panel trim. The feed wires...
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Forum: Late V8
03-05-2021, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 750
1954 Mercury HT parts
Hundreds of used 1954 Mercury hardtop parts, including some Sun Valley. No sheet metal. Door parts, window parts, door and quarter glass, dash and dash parts, interior and exterior trim, bumper...
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Forum: Late V8
03-03-2021, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-03-2021, 12:37 PM
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Re: privileges
I have been a member for over 6 years, not just 24 hours, and have made several posts but cannot remember how many. Help!
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