Recent content by grouchyandugly

I "hot-wired" her to move into her shelter, as she was now stuck out on the grass/ground. successful enough to get her moved and protected. have ordered a new coil, so all is just in standby at this point in time. thanks for all the help, etc. stay safe

thanks. that sounds like a "better plan". stay safe. thanks

thanks.

??? I have not said anything about converting it to electronic ignition. satisfied with it being like it is (whups, not with the cracked coil that is). stay safe. thanks

the coil is loose, I can move it around easily...but... that dirtyword condenser is holding it in place (well, not actually in place because it allows me to move the coil)…. the coil will not move Vertical, and when I do pull it up the condenser holds that side down. and there is a strap of...

thanks. the dumb coil (including me) is loose. but. it does seem to have the Condenser holding it in place. I placed a screwdriver under and pried EASY, but no go. will hustle out and see if I can get it off. I DO need a new coil. if you pass that ph number I will order one today. the...

I have those screws out, but it appears the Condenser is holding it in. do not want to force it. what needs to be done?? my COIL is cracked bad, likely why it shut down on me. will have to buy a new one. any suggestions?? stay safe thanks G&U

update. whoeee…. took Battery to Oreilly's, they said it was bad, but, but it registered 12.7VOLTS and not the 30V indicated on my dirtyword multimeter. (which will be used as a hammer later one). still no juice from ignition. buddy told me how to hot wire it.. did so, she fired up and I...

whoa.... something SCREWY here (including me). checked again with my dumb dirtyword cotton-picking nose-sucking finger-licking multimeter... it has a 6V & 12V positions... but still read a mind-numbing 30Volts.... so... then... I reset my meter to 200V (different section of my multimeter, and...

30 Volts!! have rechecked and unbelievable, but it is what it is and I is in a duhhhhhh moment… hee hee. rechecked my other 2 12V batteries, reading is "normal".... stay safe thanks

well. here goes. this is a one-wire Alternator (does not go to the regulator). the voltmeter is digital; and the 2 spare batteries I checked checked okay. she shut off completely with no warning. will not start. starter works great. could not find voltage at the ignition switch (or maybe...

yesterday I took my 41 Mercury for a drive.... ha... some 2 miles and it shut down with no warning... lots of "motion lotion"... no "fire". got it pulled home. this A.M. I checked to see if I was getting juice to the ign switch..nothing… this is a 12V now. … so.. checked my battery!! HOLY...

so, I am 78, be lucky at this to reach 79!! mechanics learn to disconnect the Battery first. so. my 1941 Mercury's carb was leaking so. ordered a rebuild kit. so. got my rebuild kit. so. did not disconnect Battery. so. Alternator on top of engine. so. used wrench (because my fingers aren't...

my dumb dirtyword Carb is just leaking a little, operates like it should, but I have never been comfortable with any dirtyword type of gas leakage. so I think it just needs a rebuild.... FYI, it is apparently not the original carb, as it has a sticker from "national" on it along with their 800...

thanks to all..... more info than I could freaking find on my own. thanks. stay safe