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07-29-2018, 11:01 PM | #1 |
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52 Merc Missing Plate
I think it was a week or so ago there was a discussion here on the inspection plate on the bottom of the Mercomatic torque converter housing. About them falling off and finding replacements. I finally got under to check mine on the 52 Merc today and sure enough, its gone. I'm betting it has been gone for a long time.
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07-29-2018, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: 52 Merc Missing Plate
I was happy living in blissful ignorance, but now will have to crawl under all 3 of my '53's. Doubt I will be able to sleep until I know.
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07-30-2018, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: 52 Merc Missing Plate
3 Mercs? Lucky guy! I won't lose any sleep over mine but will probably try and come up with some Macgyvered type cover eventually. I wonder if it affects the air flow to the converter with the cover plate missing?
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07-30-2018, 06:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: 52 Merc Missing Plate
RalphG,
Looks like yours would be the 2 1/2" X 5", since you have the flange in the housing casting. I found mine on e-bay. If no luck you can always make one. The posting you are referring to is: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...er+cover+plate |
07-30-2018, 07:23 AM | #5 |
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Re: 52 Merc Missing Plate
Be a man, drive a stick, no problem.. LOL I jest
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07-30-2018, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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Merc cruzer, thanks for the links. I found the article and lots of good info there. The fact that they are for sale and available makes me wonder if it was a poor design and the plates were easy to lose. I'd hate to spend that much money on one only to lose it again after a few miles.
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But look what I found in the trunk of the Merc this morning!!!!
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07-30-2018, 02:39 PM | #9 |
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07-30-2018, 08:39 AM | #10 |
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It would have an affect on the cooling air flow for the converter but I have no idea whether it would be detrimental or not. A person would have to monitor the transmission oil temp both with and without the cover to tell but a gauge like that would have to be a modern add on.
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07-30-2018, 01:17 PM | #11 |
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Great find! Hit it with the wire wheel and you are good to go. Now you have pattern for the other cars.
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07-31-2018, 06:22 AM | #12 |
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Re: 52 Merc Missing Plate
Just an observation from the one I have. They are not plated and were painted/dipped in black paint.
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07-31-2018, 09:05 AM | #13 |
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Yes, this one is just bare metal with no plating or paint. I don't think rust will be a problem in that location though. This car won't see salt or rain and mud. Plus it has a built in oiler!
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Good observation and you are correct in that when I got mine it was NOS and had a thin cote of black paint on it. It was scratched through the paint in places due to years of storage and handling. I wire wheeled mine off then hit it with a buffer just to clean it up. I then put a heavy coat of wax on it for water protection in the event I get caught in the rain. I fully acknowledge that this was a gross case of overkill but in the event I take it off it will be easy to see and remind me to put it back on. Also when I check to see if it just fell off, it is easier to see with the flashlight. Ralph is also right in that they have a built in system to cover the bottom of the engine, transmission and frame with oil...it is called the breather......and it does a fine job! |
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07-30-2018, 07:53 PM | #15 |
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I'd expect a Red/Green repair from you Ralph. Newc
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07-30-2018, 08:18 PM | #16 |
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Yeah, I was already thinking duct tape but figured the location was a bit oily for that to work.
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