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I installed the new pitman arm and that solved the shimmy. I took the advice on the lock washer and got a one inch that would allow it to go over the spline if needed. The arm went in easily and my steering is tight. Thanks to all that offered suggestions or parts.

Hard to photo the play between the sector and pitman arm, but I did measure the ID of the lock washer and it is .9 of an inch, and won't fit over the spline on the sector...might be to small to snug up the pitman arm...if so, new washer and problem might be solved.

I found NOS arm, thanks to all that contacted me.

Thanks for the advice, I'll check it out once the new arm arrives.

Wow, where did you find the cone washer? Mine also has a flat washer and there was a lot of play between the arm and the spline from the box. Someone did offer a NOS arm and it should arrive soon, I ask them about the washer. This is a great help. I like your Canadian coupe, I should post a...

Thanks, I've gotten a few private replies, I'll check out the ebay one. A few days ago i checked and only saw used.

Thanks for the input, it is possible there is more damage than the arm itself. I'm starting with the pitman arm to see if that fixes it, if not I'll pull the box. I can visually see a lot of play between the arm and the box.

Whoops i posted this originally the general discussion board, but for my 1946 Mercury I need a new pitman arm 21A3590B. I prefer new, but need one that doesn't have play in it. I didn't see any new ones for sale on the web except through Ebay, and not sure of the quality. Can they be rebuilt...

Hi, I need help to get on the road. My pitman arm 21A3590B has a lot of play in it, does anyone have a new one or know where i can get a new one. I've seen some used ones for sale on ebay, but I, as you, would prefer a new one..any suggestions? Can they be rebuilt or substituted to use in my...

Thanks for the help; we had chased the numbers given...but they seem to be obsolete numbers. Does anyone have a Current Code for Dynamic Maroon?

Hi, I'm looking for a modern day formula or color code that is very close to 1946-8 Dynamic Maroon used by Ford and Mercury...can you help me

Yes, I need the grille surrounds!!!! please call me 541 7two9 fourty five ninty six...Lee (west coast time)

Thanks to boards like this I found a right side grille surround for my 1946 Mercury!!! But the worst body part on the car is the left side grille surround...please dig through that shop of yours, see if you can find one...the car will be primered next week...and this is the last part we need...

Hey, I really need a pair now, we are going to primer on the car preping for paint...does anyone have a set of 46 to 48 mercury grille surrounds? thanks, 541 seven two9-459six

Hi, I would like to find for a 1946-48 Mercury, the left and right lower sheet metal grille surrounds that is used to mount the horizonal grille bars. Must be in good condition (or great condition) Please email me if you have a set or either side in great condition.

Ah, now for a different tack; When i drove my model A from Indiana to Eugene, i had the same problem--though it was electrical because there was gas in the carb whenever i looked. But the problem was gas. why? well, the gas cap's vent hole was painted over and sealed. So when the engine died, by...

Not sure what i was doing to the bumper, but you might be right. I do remember sitting on the fender and petting the hood ornament; and being very upset when the Mercury was sold to get an Olds with an automatic transmission. I think my uncle owned it for a year. I bought my next 46 Merc, a...

Thanks to all of you and your ideas. i now have a real plan of action...see ya on the road... by the way, the photo is me at 5 years old next to a 46 Merc...

this is really helpful about the by-pass check valve, I looked up in my 1946 Motor's manual and they suggest it limits out at 30#; so when i am getting readings of 60# with cold oil, and near 0 with warm oil, something might be stuck and not opening correctly. i'll pull the manifold and check it...

excellent, thank you...mine should be a 46 mer block as it is in my 46---but you never know what has gone on in the last 66 years!