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Gents, first off, I looked carefully, and I think this is the proper forum for my question. Second, I searched the archives for prior threads on...
I had that idea as well. I did grind a bit off the fuel pump housing as well. I just don't know how thick the manifold is at that point. If I...
Howdy everyone. I recently put an edlebrock intake and Holley carb on my Mercury flathead. Problem is the stock fuel pump won't fit on the new...
I called my local distributor for them. He failed to get back with me today, but according to the website, the radiator I need is $130 cheaper...
I took the stock radiator down to the local shop today from my 50 mercury. Yep. It leaks bad in several places. Now I need a replacement. The...
Will the stock fuel pump on a 49-53 Flathead adequately supply a 390 cfm Holley? If not, I can order an electric fuel pump, but my plan for now...
Well If I keep the factory heads, is it worth the cost and effort to upgrade to a 390 cfm Holly carb? I figure some extra air and fuel should...
I put a Pertronix electronic ignition in the distributor. I have an MSD coil as well. i am hoping to get significantly more spark out of this...
My theory is they carry more water and they are finned aluminum. I would think between the water, design and material they would radiate more...
Hypothetically, If you had a 1950 mercury, and you want to run the flathead motor as a daily driver, would you use the factory 8CM heads or...
Howdy. I have found you HAMBers to be super helpful, and I once again need help so here goes. I am converting the car to 12v neg ground. I...
That thread had precisely what I needed!
Many months ago I pulled the whole steering column out of my 50 Mercury. I intended to replace it with an iDidit or something later so I paid no...
I can see the potential benefit, but as some of yall have pointed out, the down side is not worth the risk. Since it rarely gets cold enough to...
Cool. Well I am sure there is a reason the engineers put this contraption on the car. I guess I will go through it and get it working. Thanks
I spoke with my local transmission shop this morning. They basically said the same thing. Rock on! I can take "yes" for an answer.
Well i have never heard of either of those things. LOL! It sucks being a noob.
I am converting a 1950 Mercury to 12v. The lights and all are easy, but I have questions about the Over Drive. I have the little book everyone...
...on the right exhaust manifold on a late model Flathead? There is a 4 inch (or so) disc that is mounted to the right exhaust manifold. It has...
Right on. I have elbow grease to apply. It's pretty cheap around here!! LOL I'll get on the sanding block.
The body on my Mercury is really straight, but there are some chips in the paint here and there and some deep scratches. I am not set up to...
Ok. Today is a new day. I have put the gun back in the drawer. LOL!! The realization hit me yesterday that my expectations were vastly...
I absolutely agree about what Metalman and Louvers said about me. I do have a dream for this car, and I am a neophyte. I have lowered my...
Weighing all my options again last night I came to many of the same conclusions. Reality: EVERYTHING is a compromise. So this morning I took...
That is informative! i appreciate your input seriously. Generally, I figure saving some cash will cost me man-hours of my own time. But when...
MAN! Thanks so much for the ideas and advice. I sincerely appreciate all the help and wisdom. I feel compelled to explain a few things that I...
Well to be clear, I am not a shop. I am a guy with a Mercury in my garage. I do not have the ability to bend tubing the way I want it. Nor do i...
Gents, My 50 merc has been on hold for months waiting for money. I figure I can get her running and on the road for $6k. But that is figuring...
I'd like to take a moment to give an attaboy to a HAMBer who has shown me he means business. Last week, 14JUN13, I ordered a wiring kit for my...
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