What was the displacement of a 1953 Mercury flathead?
What was the displacement of a 1953 Mercury flathead?
Year Displacement (Cubic Inches) Bore & Stroke (Inches) Torque in Ft Lbs @ RPM Head Bolts 1951 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 24 1952 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 24 1952 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 24 1953 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 24
Where did the 1952 flathead V8 come from?
The 1952-53 models did not come from the factory with any hardened valve seat inserts, although they are often found with them now, having had them installed by an engine rebuilder at some time later on. Click on the picture above for an enlarged view of the tops of the cylinders.
How many horsepower does a 1953 Ford flathead have?
Year Displacement (Cubic Inches) Bore & Stroke (Inches) Torque in Ft Lbs @ RPM Maximum Brake HP 1951 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 112 1952 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 110/106 1952 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 125 1953 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 110/106
Year Displacement (Cubic Inches) Bore & Stroke (Inches) Torque in Ft Lbs @ RPM Head Bolts 1951 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 24 1952 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 24 1952 Mercury 255 3.1875 x 4.000 24 1953 Ford 239 3.1875 x 3.750 194 @ 19-2100 24
What are the specs for a camshaft and cylinder head?
The specs are a conservative 212/218 degrees of duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift but offer a really nice 0.512-inch valve lift for both the intake and exhaust. The combination of this cam with your intake and headers will produce a very nice street engine.
The 1952-53 models did not come from the factory with any hardened valve seat inserts, although they are often found with them now, having had them installed by an engine rebuilder at some time later on. Click on the picture above for an enlarged view of the tops of the cylinders.
Where do you find the serial number on a Mercury flathead?
Mercury crankshafts have a longer stroke and are identified by a dimple on the top of the crankshaft counterweight. The presence of a “C” at the beginning of the serial number indicates an engine manufactured in Canada. In order to read the serial numbers, it may be necessary to clean the area with a wire brush, rags and cleaning solvent.
