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Are grose jet inlet valves for a 94 carb still available? Also, what is the number for the napa condenser for crab distributor? Thanks!

What adjustable lifters are good quality and where can you buy them?

Good morning, I was wondering what kind of a job it is to adjust tappets in a flathead. Starting to clatter, engine was rebuilt in 1993, runs great but a little noisy. I bought the adjustable lifters from early ford in Albany, the outfit that bought out Richmond Bell's business on Cape Cod. I...

Hello, Who sells new camshafts for a 42 Mercury. I hope the noise is the adjustable tappets, but just in case I want to find a source for a new camshaft. Thanks.

I just ordered a switch from Ron Francis. The connections are different but I can hopefully adapt to them. Thanks for helping.

Is there a Harley Davidson brake light switch that works in old Fords. I am useing silicone fluid, regular switches don't last very long. Thanks

West Palm Beach area.

19Fordy, I was thinking about getting the Getz gear set from Speedway. Maybe 3.54 would be better, I am not sure. Looking for better cruising speed.

Thinking of relocating to Florida. I own a 42 Merc with 3.78 rear, thinking of going to 3.25. What kind of a job is this and will I be able to get the right gear for the speedometer? Thanks.

Hi, I am having trouble with speedometer cable breaking. I noticed by experimenting that the nut can't be tightened very much or the cable binds up. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for your help. {42 Mercury]

How about "Tobacco Road"?

I had the same problem on my 42 Merc. Installed a modern coil with built in resistor several years ago, no problems since.

Hi, What is the proper power valve for a stock 42 merc 239 engine with 94 carb, 7.5, 5.5 ? Thanks

Hi, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Question, is there a safe multi-viscosity lube for 42 merc rear end and transmission or should I continue to use the red sticky stuff? Thanks for any responses.

Or where can you get a Ron Francis switch? Thanks again.