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probably 7-8 years ago, i lowered the merc by using dropped uprights and lowering rear leaf springs, both of which were to give about 3 inches lowering. with that front dropped upright setup, i was able to use the same height coil spring, which i also replaced. now several years later, it...

trying to stop this leak that caused the latest damage to the 3 speed OD/Transmission in my '51 Merc. replaced the tailhousing seal, not leaking there. it's leaking where countershaft exits flush with the transmission housing, visable from underneath the OD adapter plate between the OD and the...

i've heard of a flathead rebuilder in the birmingham alabama area. anybody know of any contact info? or someone else in the southeast, south mississippi area? thanks

i know what everyone's gonna say, but.......... after 18 years of keeping Bertha orignial, flathead, OD ******, etc. it's finally time to upgrade the entire drive-train; motor, transmission, rear-end, etc. looking for suggestions and info on what will fit, what won't, engines, transmissions...

just returned from cruisin the coast and on the way down lost the OD and reverse. during the trip, the ****** thumped, like it was suddenly thrown out of OD, and it was. thought i'd check the reverse at the next light, and sure enough, it was gone, too. here's the strange part....no reverse, but...

okay, i had hoped to get this block down bare without any major catastrophies, and i think,hope,guess i have. here's what's left. one side exhaust manifold was busted except for the front end and nothing's left but two studs in the block, yep studs on this side, bolts on the other. speaking of...

i've pretty much got my block teardown project complete, all but one bad exhaust manifold and this. how does the cylinder block oil pipe (laying in the bottom of the intake chamber) come out? i found the plug on the front of the block, and it came out easily. does this oil pipe just slide out or...

still haven't been able to get it to rotate, even after PB Blasting the cylinders; went ahead and dropped the pan(appears to be a ford crank).gonna remove the oil pump and was considering going ahead and removing the crankshaft; if i remove the bottom part of the connecting rod bearing clamps...

if i don't plan on re-using any of the valve assemblies, parts etc. is there any use in keeping any order to them? i.e. which cylinder they come from, intake vs. exhaust, all parts together, etc? thanks

pardon me for asking everytime i hit a bump in the road, but.... the manual describes removal of valves basically as follows: "...pry guide downward," (apparently pulling it down out of the block a bit,) "until the guide retainer can be removed. a wire hook should be used in removing the...

please take a look at my album and the pics and offer any info and/or comments on what this engine may have come out of. any comments or suggestions are appreciated. i've got the plugs out; still won't turn by the crank, but i plan on injecting some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders thru the...

just got my account reactivated and am glad to be back on 'the barn'. i've already contacted ol' ron about some info on rebuilding this flat block i acquired a few years back, for get this, $25.( no ron didn't charge me $25 for consultation fees, although that's be cheap for that kind of...