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No horn fuse. On ‘54-‘56 Mecrurys, the horn relay pulls power from the hot side of the starter relay. Check your horn relay and switch on the...
My first set came from National Parts Depot. The second set from Concours Parts. I guess it was just my bad luck! :)
Did you have any trouble installing the new bushings? Were they NOS or new production? When I did my idler arm bushings, the old ones came out...
I used this puller to remove the control valve stud from the steering arm on my ‘55 Mercury. I found the tool on Amazon. [ATTACH] I may have...
Well odds bodkins! I found a T109-61 in my Carter tool box! :) Thanks, Jon!
Here are a couple of pictures of Snap-On tools for Holley (4000/Teapot) power valves. The larger one is an MC-127, the smaller one is an MC-128....
I use McMaster, too!
Yes, I thought the same thing. I wanted to remove the red lense. But, the lense does not appear to be easily removed ( atleast without breaking...
Your tail lights look great! :) There’s a big difference in the look between the ‘55s and ‘56s with the same lense. So, I bought a second set of...
So, here are my custom ‘56 tail lights and how they are assembled: [ATTACH] This is the back side of the bezel. Notice the groove where the OEM...
Yes, ‘55 tail lights will fit a ‘56 and vice versa, but as complete assemblies. You don’t need to cut the bezel (‘55 or’56) to fit the new...
May be a then late model Mercedes indepedent rear axle was swapped in. That would explain the Rudge wheels. Just my guess. :)
Yes, engine side or “inside”. Yes, the spacer should be there. It should be 1.18” long including the pilot stub. It’s hard to tell if that will...
The Spotlite series was numbered 506 thru 559. There were a few non-car related issues (507, 509 and 511 thru 513). Subjects like horses, rocks...
Which issues do you need? I have some duplicates you can have. :)
It’s the “Distributor Cam Retainer” - B7A-12177-A. It’s used in Y-block, Windsor, FE and MEL engines. So, if you do loose it, it should be easily...
The Ford Parts Catalogs describe the advance springs by physical dimensions. No spring tensions are given. By my book, you should have a primary...
The handwriting on the box is the best clue. 58-59 fits the B9TF and the 401, 477, 534 fits in the Super Duty engine family used in the big...
Have you opened it? It looks like an FE distributor (possibly a truck application) with a transistor ignition trigger (under the black plastic...
A very true statement! The repair manual for my 1955 Mercury indicates the idler arm bracket (both manual and power steering) needs to be removed...
Definitely a good start! Here’s the ‘55 Mercury parts diagram: [ATTACH] Here’s a picture of the linkage assembly on my ‘55 Mercury: [ATTACH]...
I just realized the parts diagram for the ‘55/‘56 linkage is for a 2bbl set-up. The throttle link connects to the passenger side of the carb. The...
Here’s the ‘55/‘56 accelerator and kick down linkage parts diagram: [ATTACH] Here’s the ‘57/‘58 parts diagram: [ATTACH] Looking at your...
Sounds like this is your most viable solution given the transmission and parts you already have. :)
Yes, open to the rear is correct. I think you will need to use a ‘57/‘58 rubber trans mount and drill matching holes in your ‘56 trans...
I don’t think the novelty is getting lost. It’s just the detail density of each photo makes coming up with an intelligent comment nearly...
Wow - the app does work! Thanks! :)
I noticed my link quit working a couple of days ago. Fortunately, I was able to save a few articles. Hopefully, the archives will be made...
Back to the top. Any offers?
Two, used Nu Vue spotlight/mirrors. Both bodies are in excellent original condition. They are better than driver quality but certainly not...
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