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    Ignition or the lack of, right now its the latter

    Hi everyone, I am just getting a power train rebuild going on a 57 Merc 312. I seem to have a problem getting spark. I changed out the points to a Pertrinix module, and the recommended coil also. With the key off and grounding to the negative on the battery and checking the positive side of...
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    Working to locate some parts.

    Hi, I am looking for a temp sensor and a oil pressure sending unit for a 1956 Mercury 312. Both are the ones that have the two contact blades coming out the top. I am able to find a temp sensor at Mac's but it is $51.00, seems a bit high to me. Anyway if someone has a good supply house I...
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    All cleaned up and nowhere to go.

    Hello All, I am finishing up a 56 Mercury Montclair engine assembly, and it seems I have a couple of parts left over that I can't find a home for. I think that they are markers, probable one for a timing mark. But the truth is I just don't know. If someone could help me with identification...
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    How to hold a Merc 312 down?

    Hi All, I am in the middle of a Merc Montclair power train project. I am finishing off all the pumps and bolt-ons, before dropping it in. I thought I was covered by taking a lot of pictures before I dis-assembled the thing. I guess I missed on taking some pictures of the motor mounts. They...
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    Differential cleanup and reseal

    I am getting started on a 56 Mercury Montclair restore. I found the differential nasty and obviously leaking at the seal. After pulling the plug a little black oil ran out a few spoons full. Next I removed the cover to find thick black goo. The shop is unheated and about 30 degrees, but...
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