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bg

06-04-2002 17:09:16




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I have an opportunity to purchase a 52 merc V-8 for less than $50.00. It's mostly there except carb and a couple of other little odd parts. Problem is that it's stuck. It had a burned rod bearing when it was "stored." 15 years of weather have left it stuck big time. Any of you guys have experience with these bad boys, as in what to look for or what to avoid? I'm thinking of buying it to rebuild for a 2N project(after the 8N and Super A) I figure I'll get around to it in 5-10 years.....

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go for it==bj/8n/mt

06-05-2002 05:12:13




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
Parts for these engines are as available as N series parts. There are also several web sites for the adicted. One thing you are going to be needing if you have an n series transplant in mind is a '49 Merc bell housing. Not sure what year these bell housings go forward to but they have the bolt patern for the block and the round faced transmission.

Take a look at>Link

Your mileage may vary

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GK

06-05-2002 05:32:18




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 Re: Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to go for it==bj/8n/mt, 06-05-2002 05:12:13  
Do any of the old V8 flatheads sit on an 8N oil pan?



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not sure==bj/8n/mt

06-05-2002 05:37:39




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 Re: Re: Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to GK, 06-05-2002 05:32:18  
Every flat head conversion I have ever seen had either a custom Funk pan or a sub frame so my guess is no although I have never tried it.

Your mileage may vary



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kenneth,Tx

06-04-2002 20:04:51




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
I use to build and run earlier flat head engines in high school. I saw a lot of cracked blocks around valves. Also if cylinders have been bored more that 30 over they tend to run hot.Post 48 engines may have had some improvement in this area. I would pull heads and check bore size and look for cracks. I belive these engines had full floating bearings, so you may have a bad rod.



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Chuck (CA)

06-04-2002 19:36:49




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
A few years ago while in Reno, I visited the Antique Auto collection downtown. When you first go in, there's a built up flathead on display with polished heads, Offy manifold and if memory serves me correctly, 3 Stromberg 97 carbs on top. It was BEAUTIFUL!! Did it run? Heck, I don't know, but it sure was purty. Of all the wonderful cars that's on display there, I remember that flatty. Even if you don't get it running, it would sure look neat on an engine stand in the corner of your shop/garage/shed. You could buy accessories at swap meets a little at a time and make it a real work of art.

JMHO
Chuck

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Jerry (AL)

06-04-2002 18:47:04




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
Those are great engines. We used to have a 49 Ford with one in it. When I was about 15, I got several thumpings from Dad over the tores on the rear of the truck not holding up very well.

Those engines were very popular in the short track modified racing around North Alabama.



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Layne

06-04-2002 18:21:56




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
Sorry about the 2nd post, but can't you just take it down the hill, slam it in gear, and un-stuck it?
Layne
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Layne

06-04-2002 18:16:58




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
Sorry about the 2nd post, but can't you just take it down the hill, slam it in gear, and un-stuck it?
Layne
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Layne

06-04-2002 18:14:19




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
Hey, I'd say buy it. If I found a car for $50 I'd buy It. But, I'm 14
Layne
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Keith Morris

06-04-2002 18:14:15




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 Re: 52 merc flathead in reply to bg, 06-04-2002 17:09:16  
If you can get it apart you should be able to rebuild it as parts are still available I have a flat head 8 in my 41 ford fire truck it is also stuck and i think i still have a few parts from some others around email me if you think you might need them



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