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My 1951 Mercury has been converted from 6 volt to 12 volt. How many of the components of the overdrive system have to be replaced with 12 volt...
Has anyone had any experience loosening the chrome dash insert that holds the gauges, etc., on a 51 Mercury? I need to pull it away from the...
I need a good working temperature gauge for my 51 Mercury, if you are going to sell your old gauges. JJags3@aol.com
Do I need to make any changes so that my amp gauge will still work?
A couple of questions, please. If I replace my generator with a PowerGen Alternator, what do I do with the existing regulator and Wiring?...
Thanks. Sounds like something this old 3/4 of a century old guy can do.
The differential in my 51 Mercury is leaking through the seal where the driveshaft attaches. Do I have to remove the differential to replace this...
Thank you for your comments, except for you, Ray. At 78, I seldom crawl under cars anymore.
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I have one more question about using a tow dolly to haul a 51 Merc with a standard shift trans. Is it possible, or even feasible, to put the...
OK, all that advice sounds good and is appreciated. Is this possible? Put the rear wheels on the tow dolly and tow the car backwards? Wreckers...
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New tires, short distances, like 15-20 miles each way.
I have a 1951 Mercury with standard shift and overdrive. With the handle out, but not in overdrive, it will coast when you let off the throttle....
When installing the thermostats in the block of my 1951 Mercury, which is correctly installed, the one on the left or the one on the right. One or...
Thank you for all your comments. I'm going to look at both options, 1. Just changing out the trans and 2. Motor and trans swap.
I have a 1951 Merc with its stock flathead and manual trans. My age and health, 73, makes it difficult to use the clutch. In your opinion, which...
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Will a 1955 Merc auto trans and bell housing bolt up to a 1951 flathead? A friend has one he will give me as a spare but I don't want to add to...
I'm getting ready to replace the 2 windshield glass on my 51 Merc. Haven't started taking the pieces off yet but I was wondering. Do you install...
How would you bench test a governor?
My overdrive does not function properly on my 51 Merc. I know the solenoid is good and a new kickdown switch was installed. The relay looks OK,...
I brought a car from Ga. to Fla, all was required was the last tag registration slip.
In the 11th grade, working at the local A&P, I saved enough to buy a 51 Merc coupe. Kept it for a few years, then sold it when I went into the...
It never ceases to amaze me what some of you guys can do. FOUSE has nothing over you.
Is it feasible and rather simple, to install a neutral safety switch on a Mercury standard shift? Too many accidents happen when working on a car...
Can I add another question to this? My high beam indicator works when my lights are on low-beam and goes out when they are on high beam. Which...
Telecustom, thanks, exactly what I was looking for.
Have any of you guys ever come across heads on a flathead V8 that were stamped "CHAMPION"? I bought this car, a 51 Merc, last year and saw that...
Hi. How much of the 6 volt overdrive system do I have to replace now that my car is 12 volt? One guy said the solenoid only but I'd like to make...
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