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    Wanted Tires and Rims

    Need at least 2 and as many as 8 20X10.00 tires and rims. Vehicle is 1960 Ford F 800. Las Vegas- southern California area. lesbliss0128@yahoo.com
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    51 Mercury Ampmeter wanted

    Wanted: 1951 Mercury Ampmeter. lesbliss0128@yahoo.com
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    Original style valve tappet wanted

    Need 4 original non adjustable tappets for 51 Merc flathead. Les Bliss lesbliss0128@yahoo.com
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    Help needed refurbishing 51 Merc engine

    After losing compression on my 51 Merc flathead I decided to tear it down and see what was wrong. Found tons of sludge and 5 valves stuck open also lots of varnish on pistons. Every thing is cleaned now and I am ready to grind the valves. I'm having to work in my carport and the homeowners...
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    No compression

    I've had a srange thing happen to my stock 51 Mercury with merc-o-matic. It has been driven very litle for the last 8 months. Took it out of storage and drove about 30 miles on the freeway. Ran ok but stalled in traffic when starting from a stop. Worked on reposistioning the the electric fuel...
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    Wanted 1951 Mercury Engine parts

    I need standard rings,standard rod and main bearings and an engine overhaul gasket set fo 51 Mercury 8. Thanks Les Bliss
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    Parts Source

    After not running my 1951 Mercury for several months I find that the compression on all 8 cyl. is almost zero. Pulled the heads and found 4 cyl. with stuck exhaust valves. I have decided to do a ring and valve job and need to know the best place for parts. Budget is a real concern. Thanks in...
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    1951 Mercamatic

    We drive a 1951 Mercury with the original Mercamatic tranmission. Recently developed a small fluid leak. My questions are what modern fluid type should I be using,and what is proper way to check fluid level? Is it like a modern car, running with transmission in park or some other procedure...
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    Mercuryland still around?

    I've been away from the barn and the hobby for awhile due to health problems. We have now moved from Oregon to the desert just outside Las Vegas. My '51 Merc 4 door sports sedan made the trip on an open trailer behind a Uhaul and all and all made out pretty well. When detailing it for a...
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    For Sale- Black and Yellow California Plates

    For Sale a matching pair of Vintage Calif. plates. These came off my '51 Mercury when I changed to YOM Oregon plates. Plate # is AKG 329. Front plate is almost perfect, tiny amount of surface rust around bottom mounting holes. Tiny scratches in the yellow paint on G. Rear plate is slightly bent...
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    1951 Mercury model wanted

    Need a model of a 1951 Mercury 4 door sports sedan, Private message me or email w/picture & price to lesbliss@hotmail.com
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    radio antenna

    Car wash broke the antenna mast off my 51 Merc. Back in then 50's a replacement mast that fit over the broken stub was available. Are these still around? Lesbliss
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    Speedometer Repair

    Found out today that my speedometer problem was not the cable but a problem in the head. It's a 1951 Mercury 4 door w/mercamatic. Any one know of a repair facility. I live just south of Portland, OR but can ship the head if necessary. Les Bliss
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