02-27-2021, 02:45 PM | #21 |
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Late Mercury heads are a poor choice for performance purposes, as they have larger chambers to allow them to have the same compression ratio as contemporary Fords that had a shorter stroke. I think someone has already mentioned EAB heads.
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02-27-2021, 03:53 PM | #22 |
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I was Pikes Peak, as the Ranger anyway. There and Yellow River Forest. Retired in ‘03. Live just a couple miles south of the park now.
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02-27-2021, 04:04 PM | #23 |
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Hello Jim welcome to the Barn.
Lots of good folks here. Mart. |
02-27-2021, 04:51 PM | #24 |
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Welcome Jim, these are some really great guys on here and I like old Fords and motorcycles too.
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02-27-2021, 10:33 PM | #25 |
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Welcome to the Barn. Lots of information here.
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02-28-2021, 06:51 AM | #26 |
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02-28-2021, 07:19 AM | #27 |
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Thanks for the info. I was told by the po that it was a ‘53 Merc so I assume it’s 255cid, but haven’t confirmed the 4” stroke. If it is 255 cid would the EAB heads still be preferred?
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Welcome, Jim - nice car!
What kind of rear swaybar & shock setup did you use? Could you post some pictures if you have any, I have a 1941 basket case pickup under construction & I want to address that issue. |
02-28-2021, 07:53 AM | #29 |
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Welcome , Jim and nice car!
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it was HR-18000-K from Bob Drake. It required a little trimming of the cross member for the shocks and doesn’t leave much room for exhaust. I haven’t got that part figured out, I cut the pipes off just before the axle and that’s were it stands now.
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02-28-2021, 08:24 AM | #31 |
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02-28-2021, 10:11 AM | #34 |
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I added some more photos to my album
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02-28-2021, 10:13 AM | #35 |
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I have added a few more photos to my album. I’m not having much luck posting them.
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02-28-2021, 12:47 PM | #37 |
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Welcome Jim just to let you know there are some people here that will try and get you interested in all kinds of things again Welcome and be careful
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02-28-2021, 01:02 PM | #38 |
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I do a good job of getting myself interested in all kinds of things!
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Hi Jim!
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