1949 Mercury M68

RalphG

RalphG

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I'll admit I have not been putting in much time on un-seizing the engine in this old M68 Mercury lately. But I did take some time to shoot a bit of video in and around the truck to document the "progress". :-)
https://youtu.be/SsmxYxmgVE0
 
Bruce Koukalaka said:
There's also a possibility that what is really stuck are the valves, as you can rock the engine slightly.
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Yes, it is not unusual for the valves on a flathead to stick after sitting that long. My 52 had some stuck open but the engine turned over fine and I eventually loosened up the valves with penetrating oil. This old truck has sat a little longer than the car did.
 
The Mercury M-68 is a bit brighter than the Ford F-3. That old truck looks pretty complete and condition isn't bad for its age. The bed wood disappeared but wood can be replaced. That will be a nice future project. I wish my Pop hadn't sold his old 52 F-3. I had a lot of sentimental attachment to it. For driving, an F-1 or M-47 might be better But.....
 
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