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    Flathead builder near Pixley CA -

    Anyone have contact information of a flathead engine turnkey builder in or near Pixley California. I've heard good things about him but can't get a name. Thanks
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    Powermaster alternator

    I wish to purchase a Powermaster alternator for a 50 Merc flathead (the end of a 12v conversion). Who has one mounted in front of a 4bbl Holley? I don't have that yet either and seem to recall the 4bbl mounts backwards on some intake manifolds for room. I need verification the PM alternator...
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    New water pump woes

    The rebuild of my late Merc flathead engine is being held up by inability to get a proper new waterpumps. My new waterpumps obviously must be properly rebuilt for improved flow. My engine will have a single narrow Vee belt accommodating an alternator and likely more ,I'm not aware of. Here's...
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    Vacuum Wiper - Holly 4bbl - electric wiper switch

    1950 Merc - My new engine will have the fuel pump capped off hence not have the vacuum provided by it but will only have what vacuum the 4bbl carb provides. Is that adequate to power the wipers? Should it prove inadequate I must change to electric wiper motors from NewPort. I have...
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    Thread size in head for heater/heat sensor

    I'm placing an order for a Spal 16" fan from Summit and figured to order the switch at the same time since there's a 10% Memorial Day discount. What is the thread size something or other NPT for the heater connection heat sensor? Probably need another 'Y' as well? Any suggestions I'm all ears.
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    HAMB going ?!?!*

    I can't login to HAMB anymore until they allow me to turn over my email access to them. There have been warnings about this Google GREEN TAG add-on system...it is not only another Google ad money scheme but they can now ban you from many sites at once if (when) they learn your views don't...
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    Converting 6V radio to 12V inexpensively without rruining the radio

    If you wish to spend $600 to upgrade your 6V radio to 12V, go right ahead. Here is how I spent about $65 to convert my radio to 12V. And the conversion can be reversed should a future owner so desire. First, buy a 6V NEGATIVE GROUND solid state ********. Second you know about changing 6v...
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    Brake Fluid

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    Brake Fluid

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    '50 Merc engine R&R - hood removal?

    Must the hood be removed to extract and replace the engine in a '50 Merc ? (w/transmission) I have a leveler and the radiator is out. Surely it's been tried. Is special reach crane or engine hoist required? If the hood must be removed, how many people are required? Workshop manual...
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