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IMOA › Forums » Recent Posts http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Forums for the International Mercury Owners Association en-US Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:28:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/search.php Jerry Robbin on "Caution on anyone responding fto classified ads requesting money" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/caution-on-anyone-responding-fto-classified-ads-requesting-money#post-143 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:27:56 +0000 Jerry Robbin 143@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Caution on anyone responding fto classified ads requesting money (especially from England)   There have been a lot of scam artists(see example below from mark peter <donnamark2009@gmail.com>   Dear valued client,i am Mrs Donna mark from spain.i saw your advert for wanting to purchase the product in the above subject.i kindly want to inform you that i have that product for sale, even with all its spares and parts.i will love you to reply this email as soon as possible so i verify your seriousness as to purchasing the product,as i have other buyers whom are bidding for the same product,you will be required to send your complete home or residential address because i will be needing such details so i calculate the shipping cost to your door steep,i receive payment through paypal,liberty reserve account or western union money transfer, any of this option which is best convenient for you will be appreciated.   or Dave Blake <daveblake96@gmail.com> Do you still need parts/ items? Please let me know what you need. What's your cell? Dave +447045701794 United Kingdom Jimmy Cole <jimmy.cole94@yahoo.com> <div>I have the item/parts you need according to your ad. Mine is excellent... I can also ship. Let me know what you need. What's your cell?</div> <div>Thanks,</div> <div>Jim Cole Jimmy Spares +447045701794 United Kingdom</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div>Hi Mate. I am James McDull.I have the above items(parts) for sale in tip-top condition shape.If you are still interested in purchase do contact via <a href="mailto:email%3Ajames.mcdull@rocketmail.com">email:james.mcdull@rocketmail.com</a> or cell#:+447024054894.   James McDull <james.mcdull@rocketmail.com> Thanks, James, James Spares House, 50 Queens Road, Victoria Park, Leicester, Leicestershire. England. <a href="mailto:E-mail%3Ajames.mcdull@rocketmail.com">E-mail:james.mcdull@rocketmail.com</a> Cell#:+447024054894.</div> <div> <h1 class="ha">I need 2 x S55 rear fender flags (emblems) from a 1967 (1966 ? alternative) full size Mercury.</h1> </div> <div>gerald.everest777@yahoo.com</div> <div>My name is Gerald Everest I saw your Wanted Ad, so I decided to e-mail you to see if you still wanted it as I have it to offer. Just list out the parts you will be needing. Gerald Everest SE1 5AA London, UK. +447024055397</div> James & Nila Jean Dailey on "I would like to ask a favor of all of the Mercury owners." http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/i-would-like-to-ask-a-favor-of-all-of-the-mercury-owners#post-142 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:11:58 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 142@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ You got my Vote, best of luck! Paul Veinot on "352 C.I. Engine" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/352-ci-engine#post-141 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:34:03 +0000 Paul Veinot 141@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am requesting comments good and bad about this engine. I have come across 3 of them and I am debating if they are worth pursuing. I believe it was put in Meteors maybe Mercurys. I'm looking forward to being educated, thanks. Paul Jerry Robbin on "I would like to ask a favor of all of the Mercury owners." http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/i-would-like-to-ask-a-favor-of-all-of-the-mercury-owners#post-140 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:26:22 +0000 Jerry Robbin 140@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <div> I would like to ask a favor of all of the Mercury owners. Our Comet is up for Muscle Machine of the Year at Hemmings.com. THIS IS A GREAT THING for us. I'm asking all of you to go to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hemmings.com/mmoy"><a href="http://www.hemmings.com/mmoy" rel="nofollow">http://www.hemmings.com/mmoy</a></a>  and vote for us. You can only vote one time. Just click on the link on this page, when you scroll down you'll see our name and our White Mercury Comet 202 factory 427. It's the seventh car down on the page. And PLEASE tell all of your friends to vote too PLEASE. Every year Hemmings Magazine picks 13 feature cars from the past year and allows everyone to vote for their favorite. The winner will be featured in the December 2010 issue of Muscle Machine Magazine.A Mercury or Ford has NEVER won this Honor, and it would be sweet if a Mercury could win it this year, because Ford is closing the Mercury division as of 12/31/10. Thanks for you time...Sandy Robinson Reisterstown, Md 21136</div> <div>For pictures of the Comet email Sandy at <a href="mailto:sjrdcr@verizon.net">sjrdcr@verizon.net</a>  </div> <div> </div> Aris & Lena Loumidis on "Intake Manifold ‘Hot Spots’" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/intake-manifold-%e2%80%98hot-spots%e2%80%99#post-139 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:40:49 +0000 Aris & Lena Loumidis 139@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Archie, This is what i have:  The carb is the HOLLEY 2140,  EBY-9510-J-LIST -863-6 (or  G) and  I 'm pretty sure it is the original 'teapot'  for my '54 Mercury's V8. On the Intake Manifold it's more confusing. Mine is stamped  EBY-9425-D   3AJ. What about yours? If you kept the original manifold, what is the P/N on it?  I also looked in my '54-'55  Parts Catalogue and  on the Intake Manifold, there is only one listing: ''B5A-9425-D, Manifold (Intake) +ECB-9425-B'', BUT it is listed ONLY for the MC-1955 Mercury ! I could not find an Intake Manifold listing for my MB-1954 model. I also looked up the  Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Gaskets, where I  found two different P/N's  for the '54 and '55 models: EBY-9439-A, RH for the  MB-'54 model  and  B5A-9439-B, also RH for th MC-'55 model and EBY-9441-A, LH for the MB-'54 model and B5A-9441-B also LH for the MC-'55 model.. On my engine all four ports on each side that send mixture from the carb to the cylinders (marked 1 to 8)   are fine, no discoloration. It is only the two middle ports that have the Hot Spots, and I now believe that are connected to the exhusts, to warm-up the manifold and the choke. But I am at a loss why they get so hot, especially since your original set up had no Hot Spots..... Could it be that we both have the wrong gaskets in there, that allow too much exhaust going through? Maybe someone more experienced can shed a light here?   Fred & Delores Beck on "Low Brake pedal" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/low-brake-pedal#post-138 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:48:32 +0000 Fred & Delores Beck 138@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I have rebled them to the tune of a couple of quarts, it's not air, but thanks for replying. Archie & Julie Ann Dunham on "Intake Manifold ‘Hot Spots’" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/intake-manifold-%e2%80%98hot-spots%e2%80%99#post-137 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:47:43 +0000 Archie & Julie Ann Dunham 137@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Aris, I have a 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria with a 312 V8 that has the same exact thing happening, It used to have the old tea pot carb and intake and I never had the problem BUT as soon as I upgraded to a 1957 Ford Intake and a Newer Model Holley Carb, I got the Hot Spots in the exact same place! I also would like to know why it happened??? Do you have an Upgraded Intake and Carb on your 54 Monterey or are yours Stock original??? Roy & Brenda Lange on "Low Brake pedal" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/low-brake-pedal#post-136 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:27:47 +0000 Roy & Brenda Lange 136@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I would re-bleed the brakes...... Fred & Delores Beck on "Low Brake pedal" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/low-brake-pedal#post-135 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:37 +0000 Fred & Delores Beck 135@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Have a '66 Comet Caliente that was converted to disc brakes before I bought it.Had original single bowl Master cylinder and vacuum booster. Both were leaking so I replaced the vac. booster and upgraded to a duel bowl master cylinder. Seeing that front brakes were from a '68 Fairlane I installed a '68 fairlane master cyl. Rear is from a Lincoln Versailles. Problem is that while the brakes do stop the car the pedal is very low, goes halfway to floor. Another problem is getting enough leverage to e-brake cables for them to operate properly and for the rear disc's to work. Anyone do a similar conversion or able to offer any help? The Fairlane M.C. is a 15/16" bore, brand new. James & Kelly Stanchfield on "Do not Miss The James Dean Run Show, Which Will Be The Largest Mercury Gathering" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/do-not-miss-the-james-dean-run-show-which-will-be-the-largest-mercury-gathering#post-134 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:42:44 +0000 James & Kelly Stanchfield 134@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I'm planning on being there...still need to send my registration...and get the 64' ready for a road trip!   -James Archie & Julie Ann Dunham on "Need Information on 56 Mercury Bendix Treadle Vac Power Brake System" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/need-information-on-56-mercury-bendix-treadle-vac-power-brake-system#post-133 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:54:31 +0000 Archie & Julie Ann Dunham 133@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Thanks for the Feedback on the Treadle Vac Brake Booster, I have another question? Could it be the Vacuum Pressure Tank mounted under the car on the frame that is bad because supposedly the Booster had been rebuilt?????? Aris & Lena Loumidis on "Intake Manifold ‘Hot Spots’" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/intake-manifold-%e2%80%98hot-spots%e2%80%99#post-132 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:04 +0000 Aris & Lena Loumidis 132@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi All!  I have two Hot Spots on the intake manifold of my ’54 Monterey’s V8, one on each side of the manifold, on the centre ports, right by the carb.   I wonder if this is the way it should be,  either to warm-up the choke spring or the  mixture in cold weather, but here in Greece the green engine paint on the manifold has been completelly burned-off. I took some pics but have not figured out yet how to post them in our new forum. Any ideas?   Aris & Lena Loumidis on "Need Information on 56 Mercury Bendix Treadle Vac Power Brake System" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/need-information-on-56-mercury-bendix-treadle-vac-power-brake-system#post-131 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:19:18 +0000 Aris & Lena Loumidis 131@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/   I dont know who could do the job for you, but if you decide to do it yourself, it is not that hard to do if you follow the manual and your unit needs no major overhaul. In case you do, make sure you get the correct  rebiult kit ! Some years back I did the job myself in my '54 Monterey and got myself into  endless trouble because the rebuilt kit they sent me was for a '54 Lincoln. I did not think it would make a difference as all the parts looked identical with the ones in my unit.  It took me ages to pinpoint that one of the gaskets had just one more hole punched in it! Good Luck  ! Roy & Brenda Lange on "Need Information on 56 Mercury Bendix Treadle Vac Power Brake System" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/need-information-on-56-mercury-bendix-treadle-vac-power-brake-system#post-130 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:22:08 +0000 Roy & Brenda Lange 130@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Archie and Julie:   I have a 53' Merc with what I believe is the same system. I also bought the origional service manual a while back. I rebuilt my booster shortly after getting the car. The unit is very simple and I can vouch that it works great when rebuilt. If I can be of any help let me know. Roy Lange Conifer, CO David & Gena Hartley on "My Classic Car" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/my-classic-car#post-129 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:03:24 +0000 David & Gena Hartley 129@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I just saw the My Classic Car show on SPEED w/a pair of really cool Mercs. Tom Lantz has the coolest 64 Marauder I have ever seen. A Parklane, 4 speed car w/the best interior and a super Marauder motor. It sure was nice to the the big Merc get some TV time. The other car was a real hot rod too. A Cyclone Comet w/a 427 SOHC.....very cool show John & Shirley Harvey on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-128 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:13:22 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 128@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I'll work on an article about the words used in ads, and the real meaning you should think about when you read those words.  It may take a while.  I have a couple already in the editor's hands, and I am working hard on my shop so I can air condition it next summer, this one being pretty well gone.  It has been brutal this year.  I'd go out there at 6 AM, work a couple hours,and my shirt would be dripping wet.  I'd find myself stumbling around from some sort of heat stress by then, so I'd give up, take a shower and go to my paying job.  Steve & Liz Jackson on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-127 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:32:54 +0000 Steve & Liz Jackson 127@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ While I "rant", I also would like to add what appears to be a very honest ad for a vehicle, so what if it's a Merc, we like them here. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Comet-CYCLONE-1966-MERCURY-COMET-CYCLONE-4-SPEED-/260654074575?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cb0318acf" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercury-Comet-CYCLONE-1966-MERCURY-COMET-CYCLONE-4-SPEED-/260654074575?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3cb0318acf</a> While the lettering is large enough to read from the next room, it helps us older folk read without squinting.  The photos are excellent and cover good and bad on the vehicle.  A pretty fair and thorough representation of the car. Jerry Robbin on "re: redesigned web site" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/re-redesigned-web-site#post-126 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:41 +0000 Jerry Robbin 126@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Sal-   More to come on new IMOA web site!   Never received any comments on color of letting on site.     Steve & Liz Jackson on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-125 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:56:37 +0000 Steve & Liz Jackson 125@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Please tell me why the word "restoration" is even used in this ad.   I looks nothing like it did in the show room. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-GT-427-1967-Mustang-Fastback-427-FE-side-oiler-frame-off-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf11e040aQQitemZ330462790666QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-GT-427-1967-Mustang-Fastback-427-FE-side-oiler-frame-off-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf11e040aQQitemZ330462790666QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks</a> All I would like to see is some more honesty used.   I purchesed a truck that was on E-bay.  It is my daily driver and will be my tow vehicle.  It was represented honestly and the buyer and I struck a deal.  I have no regrets as this type of truck is not plentiful in my area. We, in this field, I feel should lead the way best in representing our cars for sale or describing in photos, we all know our own imperfections and we don't have to be embarrased by them. Sal & Lynda Orlando on "re: redesigned web site" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/re-redesigned-web-site#post-124 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:46:27 +0000 Sal & Lynda Orlando 124@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Jerry, I have just gotten on the web site. Everything looks great but the blue lettering on dark background is really hard to read. Is it me or does anyone else think the same. I wish that I lived closer to take advantage of the shows in your area. It is a big hop from Calif. Jerry Robbin on "57 Mercury Montclair 2dr Hardtop" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/57-mercury-montclair-2dr-hardtop#post-123 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:31:38 +0000 Jerry Robbin 123@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Try contacting John Fowlie atwww.bigmauto.com   530-473-2225 email <a href="mailto:bigmauto@colusanet.com">bigmauto@colusanet.com</a>     <a href="http://www.bigmauto.com&nbsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.bigmauto.com&nbsp</a>;   Big M Auto advertises in Quicksilver!   Jerry Jerry Robbin on "Do not Miss The James Dean Run Show, Which Will Be The Largest Mercury Gathering" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/do-not-miss-the-james-dean-run-show-which-will-be-the-largest-mercury-gathering#post-122 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:27:02 +0000 Jerry Robbin 122@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Do not Miss The James Dean Run Show, Which Will Be The Largest Mercury Gathering! September 23-26th in beautiful Fairmount, IN When is the last time you saw 200 +Mercs at one Show (expected Mercs- To date over 140 Mercs are pre-registered with over a month to go)? For more info just click on events at the top of this page! See you at the show! Charles Carver on "57 Mercury Montclair 2dr Hardtop" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/57-mercury-montclair-2dr-hardtop#post-121 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:25:02 +0000 Charles Carver 121@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I need a turn signal arm. I think they call the color ivory or maybe white. would appreciate any responses. thanks  Jerry Robbin on "shipshewana In" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/shipshewana-in#post-120 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:41:55 +0000 Jerry Robbin 120@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ It is 2 hours and 13 minutes from   <h2 class="topictitle">shipshewana In to Fairmount ( go to Google Map fro exact directions)</h2>     <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=ha&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-sk-dd&utm_term=driving%20direction" rel="nofollow">http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&utm_campaign=en&utm_medium=ha&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-sk-dd&utm_term=driving%20direction</a> Virgil & Sue Klein on "shipshewana In" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/shipshewana-in#post-119 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:33:40 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 119@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Mapquest shows the distance to be 108 miles from Shipshewana to Fairmount and just over 2 hours.  Hope you can make the trip. Bob & Susan Wilson on "shipshewana In" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/shipshewana-in#post-118 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:14:07 +0000 Bob & Susan Wilson 118@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Is it close to fairmont, In Clint & Nancy Moyer on "1949 Mercury Engine" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/1949-mercury-engine#post-117 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:40:30 +0000 Clint & Nancy Moyer 117@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Thanks!  It is the original engine.  The rebuilder just didnt look close enough at the old water pumps.  He installed rebuilt ones that came off a 52 ford pickup.  I was able to locate the proper ones and am waiting on them to arrive.  Virgil & Sue Klein on "1949 Mercury Engine" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/1949-mercury-engine#post-116 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:29:56 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 116@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I went to the website for C&G Early Ford parts to look at part numbers and see what is different.  It appears the '49s have a different motor mount and water pump than the other years.  Did you change water pumps at the time of the overhaul?  If you used a later model water pump it has a different mounting system that will bolt right up to your flathead block but will have the wrong mounting brackets.  Their parts catalog has pictures that might help you as well.  I would suggest giving C&G a call to see what is going on in your situation.  Virgil & Sue Klein on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-115 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:05:58 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 115@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ My friend owns a repair shop in So Cal and at least twice in the last couple of years has had cars come in for repairs that were purchased in an online auction.  The pictures on line looked great and the cars were "exceptionally clean" according to the ads.  They may have been clean but in each case it took over $10,000 to get the cars safe and roadworthy.  If you buy a car online without seeing it first you need to have your head examined.  It is still the ol' horse trade days out there and certainly "buyer beware" applies in every case. Oh yeah, and COMPLETE, obviously doesn't mean complete.  Steve & Liz Jackson on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-114 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:14:24 +0000 Steve & Liz Jackson 114@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Try this ad from Craigs List, Bike has been setting for many years. Motor does not turn over. Bike is COMPLETE except missing stator, flywheel, sidecover and headlight. Would make a great restore project. 400.00 o.b.o. please call or text me @xxx-x-xx-xxxx. If no answer,leave message,i will return your call. No emails thanks. The word complete (much less capitalized) should not even be in this ad.  Do you agree? James & Nila Jean Dailey on "Comet interval wiper operation tag" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/comet-interval-wiper-operation-tag#post-113 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:07:43 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 113@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I found a picture of this instruction tag recently and recreated it, no idea if it's the exact size, but can be printed on heavy stock, cut out and hung from the wiper switch.  If someone has an original, please meausre it and let me know the size. <a href="http://home.indy.net/~jsdailey/WiperSwitchTag.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://home.indy.net/~jsdailey/WiperSwitchTag.pdf</a> Virgil & Sue Klein on "'55 Montclair vent window handle" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/55-montclair-vent-window-handle#post-112 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:21:50 +0000 Virgil & Sue Klein 112@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ What is the process for changing out the vent window handle on a '55 Montclair?  It appears there is a small pin that holds the handle on a shaft.  Not wanting to break anything I am looking for some help.  I did not know these parts were available but saw that Mercuryland has them and thought I might like some nicer ones. Thanks for any help. Steve & Liz Jackson on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-111 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:52:36 +0000 Steve & Liz Jackson 111@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I have done that!  At least it is honest.  I did that on my first car.  Made $100 over what I gave, even said I rattle canned it. James & Nila Jean Dailey on "Low oil pressure?" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/low-oil-pressure#post-110 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:28:52 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 110@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Steve, it actually looks better than I would have imagined!  My guy is diffinately an old school FE mechanic.  He takes his time and double checks his work, wish the previous owner of this engine would have done the same! James & Nila Jean Dailey on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-109 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:22:56 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 109@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ How about a good ole' rattle can restoration?