Mercury Down

[RalphG]

I found at least part of the problem. That intermittent dragging sensation was being caused by the right rear brake and the drum was pretty hot when I got back from a slow and short run this evening. Found the axle bearing worn right out. In fact it came out in pieces as I pulled the axle. Replaced the left side a few years ago with parts from C&G Ford which worked well. Only problem now is I have a car show in ten days and doubt I can get parts from there in time to be mobile. I'm considering maybe pull an axle from the 53 and run with that for short term. Are left and right axles interchangeable? Reason I ask is that the 53 is stored with the right side against the wall and no room to pull it without major re-arranging.