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I have a 1950 Merc with a 302 in it. When I got it, it had no heater in it. I've redone factory heater parts and installed them, but I want to get...
I guess I thought I had this understood...but the more I look at it the more confused I get myself. With my harness having the constant 12V...
thank you gents!
Hey all... I just switched to an electric fuel pump (Airtex 8251) on my 1950 Mercury (bad vapor lock on really hot summer days). I am going to use...
Hey all... I'm needing to sell off my "collection" of Mercury's, a 1949 and two 1950's - all 4 doors. Don't get to excited, they're in field...
I have to many pics and info for this post. I made a web site for all the details. I promise its not clickbait or a scam... take a look!...
All of the usual suspects are out of these. Dennis Carpenter who generally supplies everyone else is in "new product development" for them (read...
DING DING DING!!!!!!! We have a WINNER!!! You are correct. I just found this out this Am after contacting the guy i bought the car from. Ebay -...
I don't think there is one.. its all HEI. But I fully admit I'm fairly distributor ignorant... I cant find any ID marks on any of the internal...
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This is in a 1974 Ford 302 engine. The distributor is an HEI with a clip-on style cap. I can find no markings, or any type of ideaing features....
I know this may be a dumb question but here goes anyway: I have a 50 Merc with a 302. The previous owner had the electric fan wired to a toggle...
I need to replace one of the shock towers on my 49 Merc frame. I have a replacement one but wondered about the rivets holding it on. Has anyone...
Thank you for that Petejoe!
Anyone know if this gentleman is still around? His site was last updated in 2002. Looking to have my water pumps rebuilt... here's a link to the...
Is there a specific Fulton # (like 704, 800, etc) for 49-51 Merc applications? I see different numbers out there but can't find any info...
Hey guys...I changed my front suspension to 1st gen Camaro spindles. With no uprights now, what are some options for reconnecting my anti-sway bar?
Does anyone with a 49-51 Merc with the aftermarket frame mounted power brake booster have some pics they can put up for me to see how its...
I'm not gonna lie...I'm not to savvy on rear end swapping. (but Im learning) I'm not even sure how to phrase things correctly in the google...
What is the general thought on whether to run a FB or FBSS setup? Any pros and cons from one to the other? I'm trying to get a plan in place for...
Thanks guys. I have the frame dimensions chart... and so did the frame shop the first time! :rolleyes:
Hey guys, My frame had seen its fare share of bouncing thru farm fields and God only knows what else over its life. I took it in last month for...
Is that why they went to a bolt in? Not enough clearance to slide it back when all is unbolted?
thanks guys. Found a tranny cross member to replace mine with. (thanx to kb cookout) Heading to the frame shop next week to get that frame cross...
Hey Ol' Deuce... Where ya at in MT?
Well, shit. Thanks but I just paid $50 for one Friday AM... lol. If that falls thru tho I'll def it ya up.
The rest of the frame looks pretty square and true. All the damages is primarily on the bottom. I presume from bouncing off rocks or off-roading...
Well, after studying the rear cross rail section, I see that it was built that way. So we're good there. So that leaves the last question: does...
OOOHHH goody!! The obligatory "do a search" response. Oh boy, I never thought of doing that... Ton of Merc builds here? Really? No shit? Thanks...
My car is from N. Dakota and by looking at its frame has obviously seen more than its fair share of old potholed Nodak roads. [IMG] I'm planning...
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