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    Mercury/Ford Glass

    Is the door glass in a 47 Mercury coupe and a 47 Ford coupe the same? the length is 26" for both. Thank's
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    Oil Pan

    Is it possible to remove the oil pan/bell housing from a 239 while it is in the car, A 1947 Mercury coupe?
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    Push'n Rope

    I recently got done rebuilding the 239 in my 47, Every thing turned out great except the rear main seal. All the new gasket kits have that "new improved" Teflon seal, even with the little roll pin in the cap, I went through three sets of that stuff. It kept trying to spin. I finally found some...
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    Intake valve guide seals

    I am going back together with my 59A, Is there a trick to installing the intake valve assembly without thrashing the seal? I have chamfered the hole, greased it and warmed it up but when it pops into place it takes a chunk out of the seal.
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    pros and cons

    I am getting ready to rebuild the 239 in my 47 coupe. I was wondering about the pros and cons between solid and spilt valve guides. Also I saw a story in a Flathead rebuild book where they drilled 1/8 inch holes in the lifter bores to hold the lifters during adjustment, is this a good idea or...
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    Shift Linkage

    Speaking of three speed transmissions, is there a standard procedure for the initial setup and adjustment for the shift linkage on a remote shift three speed transmission in a 1947 Ford? Thanks.
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    Drain plugs

    What size and thread are the drain plugs in the rearend and three speed transmission in a 1947 Ford Deluxe?
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    little light

    On the dash of a 47 Mercury, that little light just above the key and ignition switch, what makes it come on?
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    mecrury windshield

    Is the windshield glass the same for 1947 Mercury Coupe the same as 1947 Ford?
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    aluminum heads

    Why do you torque aluminum heads from one side to the other rather than from the middle out?
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    Head Gasket

    Do you use the same type of head gasket with aluminum heads as you do cast iron heads?
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    Sparkplug Washers

    Witch way do the washers go on "Autolite 216" ? I noticed one side of the washer has a slightly larger diameter than the other, does it matter what side goes to the head?
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    Brake Lights

    Can you adjust the brake light sending unit (or whatever its called). It seems like it takes a lot of pedal pressure to get the brake lights to come on.
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    Remote oil filter

    I have been thinking about putting a remote filter on my "47". Does it matter where in relation to the block, or how far away I mount it? My thinking was that if it is mounted to get some air flow around it, Would it help to cool the oil? or would it have little or no effect on oil temp?
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    Gas tank

    Is the fuel tank for 41-48 Ford car the same for a 47 Mercury?
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    sunvisor

    So, who makes a good, good looking external sun visor to fit a 47 Mercury coupe?
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    Brake drum tolerence

    Where can I find the max inside diameter for turning the front drums on a 1947 Mercury? Also, how do the hub and drum come apart, do you press the studs inward then press the hub out from the drum? Thanks
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    Aftermarket Radiator

    I have been looking to replace the radiator in my 47 I came across some that are made of aluminum and the top hose connections are bigger than the bottom. Is there a reason for this?
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    1947 Mercury

    my 47 Mercury
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    Shift Pattern

    What is the shift pattern for a 1947, 3 speed column shift?
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