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  1. Rick Leavitt

    Flathead boggs down

    Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I had just rebuilt my carburetor because 1941 Merc flathead. It was bogging down when I accelerated. The jets were clogged up so I cleaned everything up and rebuilt it. Ran great for about 20 minutes. It started to get a very loud whistling...
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    Center Stainless Hood Trim for 41 Merc fordor

    I'm looking for both the center hood long piece and short front curved piece for my 41 Merc
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    Water pump change out

    I'm getting ready to change out my water pumps on my 41. Any secrets or tips I should know of before I start due to the motor mounts being on the pumps? Thanks!!!!
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    Electronic fuel pump (EFP)

    I'm still having issues with getting fuel to the carb on my 41. I rebuilt the fuel pump and when I manually operate the arm with it in my hand, I can feel it working correctly. The push rod looks good and not worn. I have pressurized the line from the tank to the pump and there's no blockage. My...
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    Fuel pump issues

    I went to start my 41 Merc to let her run for a bit and exercise the old flathead and it won't start. There's no fuel getting to carb. So, I ordered a rebuild kit for the pump, when I took the fuel pump apart, I didn't see any damages but I rebuilt it anyways. I'm still not getting fuel to the...
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    Trim between upper and lower fender on a 41 Merc

    I need to replace the welting on the stainless trim between the upper and lower front fenders on my 41 Merc. I can't not find this trim or replacement welting to slide back in. What has others done to install the trim between the front fenders? Thanks Rick
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    Wanted: Plastic Dash Inserts

    I'm looking for the 4 Plastic Dash Inserts for my 1941 Mercury. Any leads would be awesome. Mine are in very bad condition. Thank you.
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    Wanted: Plastic Dash Inserts for a 41 Merc

    I'm looking for the 4 Plastic Dash Inserts for my 1941 Mercury. Any leads would be awesome. Mine are in very bad condition. Thank you.
  9. Rick Leavitt

    Ford Shock Absorber Fluid

    What is everyone using to replace the Ford Shock Absorber Fluid?
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    Merry Christmas from Washington State

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    Shock linkage

    While cleaning 79 years of gunk and road grime off my stock absorbers on my 41, I noticed that the linkage is pretty weak and the rubber is in bad shape. So I want to replace them. Does anyone have a good technique or knowledge as to removing the linkage? My pickle forks are too big. And a...
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    Oil filter

    Hello, I have a 1941 Mercury with the Flathead V8, I cannot find the oil filter. I feel really dumb asking this question, but I can't find it. Was it common in 1941 not to add a filter to the motor?
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    Trunk Panels

    I'm looking for replacement interior trunk panels for my 1941 four door Mercury. Macs Auto Parts carrys the black panels. My car has gray ones now. I would like to keep them gray. Does anyone know who may sell gray ones? I really don't want to paint blacks one gray. Thanks !!!
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    Steering gear box leak

    I removed my complete steering gearbox on my 41 Mercury, column, shifter rod and steering wheel so I can get it painted. This was quite a task. I add some 140W gear oil. Now I have a leak at the steering shaft where it goes into the gearbox. I had it sitting on the floor at an angle. Is there a...
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    Restoring the steering wheel on a 41 Merc

    I'm looking to restore my steering wheel on my 41 Merc. Any recommendations? I have found a few places on Google, just looking for personal recommendations. Thank you
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    Removing a steering column from a 1941 Mercury

    I really need some help. Can anyone help with info on how to remove the steering column on my 41 Mercury Sedan. I just can't figure it out.
  17. Rick Leavitt

    Plastic Dash Inserts 1941 Merc

    I'm in need of the plastic dash inserts that goes on the face of the dash for my '41 Mercury. Any leads would be great. I need all 4 pieces. Mine are brittle and cracked. The Mercury has the rounds ends. Thank you
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