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IMOA › Forums » Recent Topics http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Forums for the International Mercury Owners Association en-US Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:25:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/search.php 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> 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 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?   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. 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! 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-103 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:23:13 +0000 Archie & Julie Ann Dunham 103@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ My 56 Mercury has a Bendix Treadle Vac Power Brake System, does anybody know who rebuilds these units? I know they have rebuild Kits for $60.00 you can get, But I dont know if my expertise is in rebuilding a power brake booster! Any information or help here would be appreciated! Thanks 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 Steve & Liz Jackson on "Rants" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/rants#post-108 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:33:51 +0000 Steve & Liz Jackson 108@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Attention John Harvey or Jim Wickel, either needs to write an article for IMOA regarding Truth in Advertising or maybe a class in advertising for "dummies" How many times have you seen an add for a car that had a "frame off" restoration when the car is clearly a sub-frame car and the frame is not some thing you unbolt and re-attach. How about RESTORED?  Should that mean returned to it's ORIGINAL condition?  Maybe re-built would be a better description for something that varifies from the original. I personally like the term Restomod to describe a restoration/modification. Anyone else got any to add?  I think this would be some funny reading. Joseph & Barbara Pero on "re: redesigned web site" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/re-redesigned-web-site#post-35 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:04:38 +0000 Joseph & Barbara Pero 35@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Hi Jerry, Was good talking to you yesterday.  Just perusing the new site.  Like the idea of the members' directory on line. Easy access as well as saving trees. See you guys this weekeng (8/01) as well as september in IN. Joe and Barbara Pero from the great state of DE (small wonder) 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  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-101 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:41:58 +0000 Clint & Nancy Moyer 101@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I recently had my 49 Mercury flathead engine rebuilt.  The rebuilder said it was actually a truck/car engine.  He said Mercury built two engines for the 49.  One was car only, the other car/truck.  I'm having trouble with the water pump brackets fitting to the motor mount.  Can anyone give me some info and or advice?  The engine has been rebuilt but won't fit because of the water pumps. Thanks, 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. James & Nila Jean Dailey on "Low oil pressure?" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/low-oil-pressure#post-98 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:51:53 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 98@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ This is sort of OT!  My 71 pickup's 390 has recently started leaking badly, rear main seal.  I have also recently started seeing low oil pressure.  Will a leaking rear main cause low oil pressure? Galynn & Dee Ferris on "Mercury calendars" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/mercury-calendars#post-42 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:26:57 +0000 Galynn & Dee Ferris 42@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am the webmaster for Mercuryland and prepare a calendar page each month featuring a photo of a 1949 - 60 Mercury; block stock or custom.  We are also working on building a library of video technical discussions.  We only have four so far related to the carburetor and choke on 49 - 51 Mercurys. We are charter members of IMOA and invite you to send us pictures or ideas that we can use in the future.  Fred & Phyllis Stankiewicz on "1963 mercury monterey S-55" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/1963-mercury-monterey-s-55#post-75 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:15:52 +0000 Fred & Phyllis Stankiewicz 75@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Can anyone tell me where the  reverse switch it. My backup lights do not work, I replaced both bulbs. The fuse controls the turn signals and backup lights. The turn signals work so the fuse is good. The only thing I can think of is the reverse switch, but I can't locate it. Please help me. Richard & Linda Roepsch on "gas cap spring" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/gas-cap-spring#post-92 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:27:50 +0000 Richard & Linda Roepsch 92@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Does any know how to enstall the spring on the gas cap door on a 50 mercury. It look so simple., but I can't get it to stay in place. Clint & Nancy Moyer on "Chrome "Show Bolts" on Original Flathead Engine" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/chrome-show-bolts-on-original-flathead-engine#post-81 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:32:02 +0000 Clint & Nancy Moyer 81@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Will using chrome "show bolts" on my original flathead engine keep the car from being considered concours for judging competitions?  Does anyone know what color the spark plug wires should be? Ed & Kathy Johnson on "Need radio knob for 63 S55" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/need-radio-knob-for-63-s55#post-85 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:20:07 +0000 Ed & Kathy Johnson 85@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ If anywone has a radio tuning knob for 63-4 S55 or full size Merc please give me a call--Ed Johnson 541-549-9905 Jerry Robbin on "Tire Conversion Chart (old tire dimensions to modern day sizes)" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/tire-conversion-chart-ld-tire-dimensions-to-modern-day-sizes#post-74 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:58:23 +0000 Jerry Robbin 74@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ Here is a great tool for you to use when trying to figure old tire dimensions to modern day sizes!   <a href="http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm</a> Paul & Xenia Ferris on "69 Cyclone seat track bolts" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/69-cyclone-seat-track-bolts#post-60 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:14:40 +0000 Paul & Xenia Ferris 60@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ During removal of the bucket seats from my Cyclone, a couple of the long studs that go through the floor have broken.  The bolts seem to have a square head and are somehow crimped onto the seat track.  Has anyone ever come across a replacement solution for these? James & Nila Jean Dailey on "66 Cyclone Door Sill Decal" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/66-cyclone-door-sill-decal#post-40 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:50:34 +0000 James & Nila Jean Dailey 40@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I need to put new "FORD" decals on the door sills on my 66 Cyclone GT.  The aftermarket offers blue or black, any idea which would be correct? Norm & Dale Harrison on "1956 Engine Detail Colours" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/1956-engine-detail-colours#post-48 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:25:19 +0000 Norm & Dale Harrison 48@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Want to detail the Engine Bay. Does anyone know colour (gold) and (Blue) I should use for the Block and Valve Covers/Air Cleaner? Also are the fender inside aprons Gloss or Semi-Gloss Black? Appreciate any help Clint & Nancy Moyer on "Word written on 49 Merc" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/word-written-on-49-merc#post-68 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:54:41 +0000 Clint & Nancy Moyer 68@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ During the restoration of my 49 Merc Convertible we discovered the word SPECIAL written in chalk across the back side of the dash panel.  Does anyone know what this would signify? Thanks, Clint & Nancy Moyer on "Lima Tan 1949 Mercury Convertible" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/lima-tan-1949-mercury-convertible#post-55 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:29:22 +0000 Clint & Nancy Moyer 55@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am restoring a 1949 Merc Convertilbe that my father-in-law purchased brand new in 1948.  Although all the paint is gone from it I have the original purchase agreement.  The color of the car was lima tan.  We have been able to match it but the color is not like any I have seen on any brochures or model cars that I've seen on ebay or on any other web site.  Can anyone tell me about the color lima tan or have a picture of a lima tan merc? John & Shirley Harvey on "Quality of posts" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/quality-of-posts#post-59 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:24:12 +0000 John & Shirley Harvey 59@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ It looks to me like the people who post here have serious questions, and do not post simply to fill space.  I think that is good, as opposeed to some of the personal insults I see posted elsewhere.  Let's keep up the high level of discourse on this site. Joe E. Romero on "1950 Mercury vin tags" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/1950-mercury-vin-tags#post-38 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:36:27 +0000 Joe E. Romero 38@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am looking for a picture of the vin tags, off of a 1950 mercury. The tags I have on my Mercury are all but gone, except for the numbers. If someone could please email me a picture of them. Thanks Joe <a href="mailto:rjromero@q.com">rjromero@q.com</a> Jerry Robbin on "Welcome to our new Forum for IMOA Members" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/welcome-to-our-new-forum-for-imoa-members#post-12 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:47:59 +0000 Jerry Robbin 12@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I just wanted to welcome all IMOA members to our all new forum!   Look forward to seeing tons of posts!   Jerry Robbin President Goerge & Kathy Duke on "'59 Tri-Power" http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/topic/59-tri-power#post-24 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:41:49 +0000 Goerge & Kathy Duke 24@http://www.mercuryclub.com/forums/ I am looking for information concerning the availibility of a 3x2 setup for '59.  I have a 430 Parklane convertible that has such a setup.  The car had sat since the early 70's but the air cleaner, carbs, fuel pump, all stayed on the car.  I want to show it after restoration and I know I will be asked to verify the setup so I need something to document that this was an option, either factory or dealer installed.  Any help would be appreciated. George