For my "G" series 6 cylinder I purchased a new ring gear from Al Suehring a couple of years ago. His phone number is 715-677-3809. His email is al@suehring.com. Hope this helps.
Nice looking block. I also have a 99 Mercury block but unlike you I have the 99A aluminum heads that came with it. Could anyone explain to me the difference between the 91A and 99A aluminum heads for this engine?
This same panel truck was shown in the Early V8 Times "They're Still Out There" section of September/October 2009. It has the "G" Series 6 cylinder engine. From what my (and others) research there were only 496 of these vehicles made before the war cut short production. The 496 quantity...
Martin,
The 1942 hood script is not the same as the 1939. The script is larger and approximately 1/4 inch in thickness. It mounts with two pins on the backside. They were made out of a pot metal substance that is very brittle. I've been looking but have not found an original set in good...