Recent content by Red98

Anyone have contact information of a flathead engine turnkey builder in or near Pixley California. I've heard good things about him but can't get a name. Thanks

I wish to purchase a Powermaster alternator for a 50 Merc flathead (the end of a 12v conversion). Who has one mounted in front of a 4bbl Holley? I don't have that yet either and seem to recall the 4bbl mounts backwards on some intake manifolds for room. I need verification the PM alternator...

I'm so envious ... Right now trying to digest the belts. What is the attachment to the crank front for the belt. I assume you needed the belt tightener because you chose to mount the alternator with a fixed bracket instead of using the adjustable generator mount. Also pls say more about the...

Local NAPA will mix any color, factory chip or custom color for $28 into a rattle can. Takes about hour and requires a special machine and clerk attendance at 2-day t training camp stores can comply.so not all stores will have it.

Skip is another rebuilder and not a source i.e. he will improve what you send him. but thanks for your time.

Perhaps I wasn't clear, I am looking for sources...houses that sell stock new pumps. Since new Mercury wp are rare I thot I'd ask here. One doesn't put a stock pump into a double hp engine and expect a cool running lump. Check this out ...

The rebuild of my late Merc flathead engine is being held up by inability to get a proper new waterpumps. My new waterpumps obviously must be properly rebuilt for improved flow. My engine will have a single narrow Vee belt accommodating an alternator and likely more ,I'm not aware of. Here's...

Gary was in the hosp for 22 days - hip surgery, a recurrent problen from injury sustained in Vieitnam and is now on crutches. Shop hours cut to half days 3 days/week for a while. I plan another visit in a few weeks and haven't given up hope. The block for my build sits machined awaiting...

Good catch on the dates, it escaped me. And my post seems to be the one which revived the thread as strangely it suddenly appeared on my 1st page. So I just assumed it was current. might as well put this thread to bed....dang, and I was encouerageed by his description of 3 mechanics

1950 Merc - My new engine will have the fuel pump capped off hence not have the vacuum provided by it but will only have what vacuum the 4bbl carb provides. Is that adequate to power the wipers? Should it prove inadequate I must change to electric wiper motors from NewPort. I have...

Flathead City, Gary Howad prop I'm doing nothing, my Merc has a sick Ford FH. Had it 3yrs and yet to drive it. I'm 82 and my clock is ticking. From FC I'm buying a 284 cu Merc FH overstroke overbore high compression w/ Holley bbl electronic spark w/one wire chrome alternator. Y? cuz Trump...

X2 Flathead City as long as it doesn't bump my engine.

I wish I was only 3 hours away (I'm 5hrs up I-5) See separate thread re Gary. My Merc came from Coos Bay - bought new 1950, restored in 1982 in Seattle. Surprisingly I find no rust from those early years on the coast. Something magic about CB salt air? Good to know you Fred.

I had a friend pop in on Gary and apparently there is progress on my engine but holes not stuffed yet. I'm to have more info (fm observer friend, not Gary) this week. I've moved (super distracted) and am patient. So what's a guy to do otherwise - it's only been 9 months already. Those elves...

I found a heavy gauge baking pan (cookie sheet) which fits my '50 Merc radiator perfectly. Bought a 16in Spal puller S blade fan. Used a Malco HC-2 hole cutter tool. Pan cost $12, the hole cutter was $82 from Amazon and fan was $155. I've not heard of anyone using 18in fan but whatever. Oh...