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Howdy Guy's, Does the rear seal HOLDER on an 8BA flathead need to be glued/siliconed in to place to prevent any oil leaks? It doesn't seem practical that it just sits there floating around without allowing oil to seep past it. Thanks to any contributors.

Howdy folks, I am re-assembling our '51 8ba with new replacement main bearings but the center main is soo.... tight that the crank won't turn. The main center bearing cap measures approx .003" shorter in height compared to the front and rear bearing caps. Can I shim the bottom of the center...

Can any of you good fellows post a picture of what "Mercury Green" looks like on a flathead. I have a 1951 Canadian C1BA flathead and my research seems to come up with "Mercury Green" as being the color.

Howdy folks, I have just had my Canadian C1BA flathead machined and it is time to source some rings & bearings. Any suggestions where I can order online some quality rings & bearings for this honey?

Folks, I need some advice on what procedure and how & what products I need to prep my M47 Pickup chassis before applying an etch primer?

Hi Folks, Is there anything special about a 7RT Carburetor and why are they used mainly on pickup trucks? Is it a power or economy carburetor?

Folks, Where can one obtain 6v LED bulbs for rear tail lights on a '48 pickup? I cant seem to find any posts here relating to it. Also is one required to change the signal unit when using LED bulbs? Thanks.

Guy's, I am wanting to boost the brakes on our '48 M47 (F1) Pickup. It is currently running Bendix Drum Brakes all round. At a later date I may upgrade to front discs Which booster, single or dual, will work best with either brake option? Thanks.

Gentlemen, When I first checked the ignition timing both the pointer and the pulley notch lined up with the engine running at an idle. When I rechecked the timing with the vacuum line disconnected, and left open at the distributor, the pulley notch was way passed the pointer by at least...

Flathead historians: Our '48 Mercury M47 pickup has an engine casting No. C1BA. Should it not be a C8BA engine, if it were the original engine, of the same manufacturing year as the pickup?

Folks, 8BA engine compression test indicate No.3 = 98 psi, No.8 = 79 psi. When adding a drop or two of oil to these cylinders they rise to around 112 psi. All other cylinders hover around 112 - 115 psi when dry. Engine starts with a couple of squirts from the throttle and a push of the button...

Fellow enthusiasts, what is the most efficient way to remove cab, fenders & tray from a 1949 Mercury M47 Pickup? In appropriate stages if you could. Many thanks.

Greetings all, Will installing a booster to self energizing brakes improve braking and driving experience? Are special valves required?

Folks, I want to increase my rear end ratio, on our '48 Mercury M47 Pickup in the interim, before upgrading to a T5 S10 gearbox. Currently running standard 16" x 5 x 5 1/2 rims with 205/55R/16 tires. What 17" rims with 5 x 5 1/2 stud pattern would do the job? Gratitude in advance

Ford folks, What information does this engine stamp tell us about our '48 Mercury M7 (F1) pickup engine? The number is stamped on the top of the cylinder block in the right rear corner (passenger side).

Folks, We have taken possession of our recently purchased 1948 M47 Pickup. The old original wiring is glaring at me and calling fire, fire...... BTW where is the fuse box on these pickups or don't they have one? Can I replace the old wiring with a new 12v harness and will it handle the 6v...

Any unique idea's on how to prevent theft of our classic automobile? It is too much of a chore to remove the wheels & engine every night to prevent theft.

Guy's, I am unfamiliar with these older Bendix self energizing brakes. Should I convert to boosted front disc brakes, on our 1948 Mercury M47 (Ford F1) pickup, or keep the older self energizing drum brakes? I cant seem to shake the "possible" drum brake fade from my head at the moment.

Hi Folks, I am wanting to reduce engine RPM, when cruising the highway, by increasing rear tire size on a standard 16" rim on our Mercury M47. Currently running 215/70/16 with 3 speed box and Dana 41 rear end. Any experienced suggestions? Thanks.

Greetings good folks, I am undecided which product will give the best look and long term results for the patina on our Mercury M47 pickup. A lot of folks prefer Johnson Paste Wax but how does a modern Ceramic Paste Wax compare? Looking forward to hearing your experiences.