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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Mercury Discussion / Some pictures needed

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Superdave
03-11-2016 @ 6:19 PM
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I found my problem with the hose clearance. Someone brazed the arm mount and added about 3/4 inch of nut and washer which moved the bar forward almost an inch!. must have used the wrong mount and thought it was going to work loose, so brazed the whole mess. I managed to grind off all the braze and installed a good used mounting pin and the problem was solved. (after about 4 hours!) The front spring is sagging a bit..that doesn't help either.

fordmerc
03-09-2016 @ 7:44 AM
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My solution was to purchase similar cables at the local Advance Auto Parts store. this cable was shortened to an appropriate length. The proper spring loaded connector was welded?brazed to the end . I had a correct knob for the interior, so I removed the Advance knob and attached the correct plastic one simply by heating the metal end of the cable and embedding it into the new one. Appearance is identical to original. Hopefully the originals didn't have a Ford logo somewhere on them.


TomO
03-08-2016 @ 8:00 AM
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The 39 Mercury choke and throttle cables were different than the Ford. Both cables are longer than Ford. I don't have the measurements for the 39 Mercury, but I would guess that the choke would be about 35" and the throttle about 38".

I would check some of the recyclers that advertise in Hemmings to see if any of them have the cables available. I would also check with vendors like Lowell Kimble 402-649-1116 and Mike Dennis at Nebraska Ford Parts 402-489-3036 and Paul Rutkowski 859-661-1932 American Parts

A want ad in the classified section of this site could also produce results.

Tom

Superdave
03-08-2016 @ 5:11 AM
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I still have a problem solving the hand throttle rod mounting. I see where it attaches to the carb, but it doesn't come near long enough to connect on the dashboard. I must have the wrong rod assembly. it is identical to the choke, but looks like it's way too short.
Thanks for the help. Looks like I will be doing a "starting" attempt by weeks end. Still need to run new fuel line and mount the new fuel tank.

Superdave
03-06-2016 @ 10:39 AM
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Thank you VERY VERY MUCH! Many questions answered in a few pics!! Now back to work...

fordmerc
03-06-2016 @ 9:37 AM
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fordmerc
03-06-2016 @ 9:36 AM
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fordmerc
03-06-2016 @ 9:35 AM
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Images of back of dash before restoration
Image of dash after restoration
The light switch is not properly installed (90 degrees off)
The ignition switch knob may not be original
The lighter is not in place (beside the glove box)
-----looks like I can attach only one at a time - others to follow - I have more


fordmerc
03-05-2016 @ 4:38 AM
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My "original" photos of the dash are prints; I will copy them and then send "old" and "restored" images.

TomO
02-28-2016 @ 7:38 AM
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Dave, your assumptions are all correct.

I was hoping that Fordmerc would chime in with some photos. He has restored a very nice 39 Merc and should have some photos the will help you.

Tom

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