53 Mercury p/s conversion

[Sunnybob]

Originally Posted by Bob C

This is from the instructions.



Exhaust clearance is extremely tight with a Flathead engine. So tight that we cannot recommend this
kit for use with a Flathead engine. We have tried repeatedly to make or find a header or cast iron
manifold that fits well, but truthfully none really exists. The center exhaust port simply could not be in a
worse location to clear this new and slightly larger box. We therefore do NOT RECOMMEND this kit with
a Flathead engine. We have made a kit for a ’67-’76 Volvo 140 series manual steering box, which fits
great, although those steering boxes have become very hard to find.

Does anybody know why they do not recommend this kit with original flathead? Where is the problem? Thanks