Mercury Flatheads

OK...I spent today getting the rest of the "Merc" motor disassembled.
I figured I'd go ahead and do it for the practice. I learned a lot about how to (and not to) get the pesky stuck valves out...after I figured out how to get the darn valve retainers and guide keepers off. A hour and a half later, after breaking a couple valves, bending one...or two...and ruining several springs, but I got it all apart. One valve was especially stubborn. I finally took a chisel and stuck it in the intake port and did a two handed hammer slam. I was trying to break the stem but it moved open enough I could get the pickle bar under it.
I already had all the pistons out. They came out much easier than I would have thought.
Then, I rolled the engine/stand outside and got my pressure washer out to clean it up. I figure I can use it as a dummy block to make my motor mounts and all.
Well, I get started and after maybe 5 minutes, just enough time to get really messy, the pressure washer decides to blow a gasket. Along with a couple bolts.
So I ordered a kit to fix the washer and a couple disposable suits for next time I get going. I love Amazon...
It blew...stuff... all over me. I expected it, but geese!
I had to go clean up and change clothes. :eek::D
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I got my pressure washer fixed and did my washing today. I bought some of those jumpsuits and that helped a lot to keep me clean.
Now to start disassembling the Ford motor, see what I have and can use and start thinking about machining. There's a engine machine shop in town (Memphis) that has been around since the wheel was invented I think.
I've taken lawnmower engines to them before and I know they do all kinds of engine machining. I don't know if they do Magnafluxing, but I would think so. I'll need to get that block checked out top to bottom and have them machine it (if it passes inspection) and grind the crank. Then it'll be time to empty the ol' checking account...:rolleyes:
 
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