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Yes, what I noticed with your post and my earlier one, the font in draft appears smaller, but the post is larger and fine. Thanks Ryan

Has anyone found a way to set user font size preferences? The default is small to me on the new site and would rather not change it for every post. This post is the default size.

To reduce torque on the Columbia. Engage as noted above.

I had excellent original cork clutch material but I would get a loud clunk when I engaged the unit so I decided to change it with a kit from John C. He provided instructions but not methods for replacement with an assembled and installed unit. He ignored my query so I went after it myself and...

Looks good Fred. I suggest the you start a new thread since your new link is buried here and easily overlooked. Add the new link to the old as well. Best regards, Glenn

If you don't have the books already get "The 1932 Ford Book", volumes 1 1nd 2 by David Rehor, RIP.

Yes, it can be tempting at times to "blow the horn loudly" like Hueyhoolihan said in his post: "i had a similar problem and was often frustrated that my horn didn't work when driving around town. it seemed that every two seconds some inconsiderate driver warranted a good, "honking at". and...

Nice and you were fast!. Great graphic colors too. THANKS RYAN

Good picture!

Thanks for all your work and creating and maintaining these sites for us Ryan. Gives us old guys a purpose :-)

I enjoy your perspectives Huey!

This is the link on VanPelt's site to the 51 Merc wiring diagram https://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/FH_images/FH_electrical-pics/Flathead_Electrical_wiring1950-51merc.jpg Open the Techno pdf in my signature, under "Electrical" for 6 to 12V conversion help.

Just put in a reservation request with my library. Thanks

Yes, probably the best way to do it.

I'd tilt the motor back on the flywheel end with a slight tilt toward the front. Fill the pump cavity up with your mix or better, get some Rust-911 and soak. Agitate it with a small wire brush as it soaks. The Rust-911 would be good later to soak all the water passages...

Metric to SAE for wrenches and sockets

Try a 14 mm, 0.551 vs 9/16" ( 0.5625) impact socket and air wrench. Sometimes try to tighten by hand first. I keep this chart in my tool box.

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+volt+piezo+buzzer

Yes, I've done that years ago after driving out the rubber core. You don't have to cut all the way through, just enough so you can collapse it inwardly.

Yes, the book by Page covers them extensively. There is also many references in chapter titled, "Transmissions, Axles & Clutches" in the Techno link of my signature.