Recent content by engine103

Thank you all for your input, hoping to see more. So if I run the converter input wires directly from the battery post, I should be okay and not have to worry about using the car body as a ground? Thanks, Jim

I have a 1953 Mercury still 6 volt positive and would like to add a 6 to 12 volt step up converter for cell phone use. Do I wire the converter to the positive ground, as the rest of the car is, or something different? Thanks, Jim

Appreciate the replies! Thanks, Jim

1953 Mercury 6 volt +. I'm replacing all the old cloth wiring for the overdrive and while I'm at it I'm thinking of replacing the relay. I have the smaller relay that is on the firewall but also have a larger one that I've had for many years and can't remember if the larger one is 6 or 12 Volts...

No, no guarantee but owner states disassembled, inspected, reassembled with new gaskets and in excellent condition, minus the governor, solenoid, and linkage arms. Thank you for the reply. Jim

A question. Is there a difference between a 1953 Ford and a 1953 Mercury 3 speed with overdrive transmission? I would think not, but I just want to check. Thanks, Jim

Well, as you say, I think the horses have escaped and it's too late now to close the gate. It's my fault for not checking oil levels. The car is new to me, and I just didn't get that far in the checkout. So now in search of a rebuilt unit, unless I can find someone in the Oklahoma City area to...

Thanks for the reply. I'll take it for a short hop tomorrow afternoon after checking the fluid, as I'm not sure if it did or not.

This same thing just happened to me on Saturday. Driving along at highway speed (53 Mercury), when I heard a short screech from the transmission area, but everything remained working as it should. There was no further noise, and driving was not affected. But after coming to a stop noticed that...

Wanted 1953 Mercury 50th Anniversary medallion from above the glove box. Thanks, jim

Thanks to all who replied!! I changed out the Neg. ground battery cable it was original, had OReilly's load test the battery, tested good. checked fuse under dash labeled "turn signal" fuse was not tight in holder. So now everything is back to normal except I still do not have right turn front...

40cpe My positive cable is bad, cracked and worn, will replace that along with a new battery tomorrow. Thanks

Robz51, I checked that panel with the two fuses and the fuses were good but did not check the voltage. Thanks, Jim

Good information. This is an OReilly's Battery less than a year old. I do have a hydrometer that I will take with me. Thanks rockfla!

OK, put a better charger on for a couple of minutes, headlights came on. I disconnected charger and headlights dimmed then out so I think I'm on to something. Will pick a new battery today. I don't understand how connecting that wire that has been there for years would cause the battery to short...