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Thanks for the tips! If I go the blocked off PV route, what changes will I note in drivability/acceleration? Someone installed a mild cam in the...
After sitting a couple days, I removed the bowl covers on my Ford/Holley 94 carbs ('50 Merc 8CM dual carbs). The front carb had about a half inch...
Thanks for the info! You are correct: the easiest way to change the looks of your ride is to switch hub caps/wheel covers. BTW, will Ford trim...
Exactly the trim rings I want. Where did you source them?
Nice car! Those are the rings I want. Are those factory stockers or did the factory also supply a wider ring held on by the hub cap? Matt ('50...
I'm seriously considering getting a set of trim rings for my '50 Merc and running them on the plain, stock 15" wheels. Can anyone recommend a...
Thanks for the info. I watched all the vids on removing valve springs on YouTube, it looked real easy. E ven with a flathead valve spring tool I...
Whoever built my '50 Merc 8CM installed a cam with a bit of a lope, along with (2) 94's. I do not know if it has hardened valve seats. When I...
I read on this site that 1 1/2 turs out is a good baseline to start at for correct idle mixture. I'm open to experimentation. Car now starts right...
No, I didn't. But now I've got the knowledge in case I suspect trouble. Thanks to all.
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