Mike so you need the air cooled converter,I have one and I will check fed ex for shipping cost to you and then give you a total cost if you want me to.Need you zip code also Carl

Carl,  I am in Warrensburg, Ny.    I do have the original Tranny in the Merc ,I installed the new hub bearing in the Converter myself  &  a few years ago had the Transmission rebuilt.   
.      Thanks, Mke

Mike where are you located and do you still have original trans in the merc   Carl

Been a long time since I have been here . I was a member years ago ---my user name was Marvsmerc......   Anyhow, Glad to be back. I still have my 54 Mercury Monteray 2 dr hardtop in the original colors.  I am looking for torque converter for it , as it leaks trans oil constantly as it is sitting.  I believe it is because when I changed the hub bearing in the torque convertor ,I made a groove in the casing pounding out the old one.    Does anyone have one for sale?   Thanks, Mike

668 must not have liked the answers. Never responded again. Can't win all of them I Guess.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

If you are just looking for gas mileage, just go with an AOD or T-5 tranny!!! Went the T-5 in my 56 and managed to get 27 MPG on my last trip to Columbus!!! Not kidding! RPM dropped from 3000 RPM @ 60 MPH to 1800 RPM @ 60 MPH with the T-5! The T-5 also made my car launch a LOT harder out of the hole as the FMX had a 2:97 to 1 first gear, while the T-5 has a 3:35 to 1 first gear.

This way you win at bot ends, more power out of the hole and LOTS more top end than the car can handle!!! (3400 RPM in 5th gear at 110 MPH!!! ) And I am getting better gas mileage than my neighbors 2007 scrub pickup!!!!

I love the smell of burning rubber in the morning!

Build a mild street Y-Block and you will never go back. I have the Bendtsen adapter in my Vicky with a 80's Mustang AOD. It brought my highway RPM down to about 2000 at 65. I think its the way to go. There are other adapters available. You should check out John Mummerts site at: http://www.ford-y-block.com/ for all sorts of Y-block parts and adapters. There are a few others out there too but John is directly responsible for many of the "new" Y-Block speed parts available today so I always go to him first. With the aluminum heads et al he definately deserves our support. Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

When you touch the gas with a "Y" under the hood you can feel the torque set you back and it lifts the nose and it is moving, you need a small block in a light weight like a Mustang to feel anything close to it. Like it was said "it is your car do what you like" But what a waste to trade out a "Y" from an early Bird.

312T85Bird

What?

oldguy, as you have noted, the motor mounts will have to fabricated. Back in the day, kits were available but I they may be hard to find now. If you do not have metal fabrication equipment and experience, this could be a costly under taking. The result may have some performance benefits/advantages but you will have to modify a lot of your vehicle's stock systems. All these "alterations" will lower the resale value of your car considerably too. For the same dollar outlay, you can significantly improve the stock engine and not destroy the car's marketability- the best of all outcomes, IMO. The contributors on this site can help you select the best parts and explain how to get the most out of them. It is your choice of course but I've seen too many swaps like this blow through a bunch of money and end up disappointing.

I also second Garys and Charie's opinions, you will be much happier keep a Y in there and it will retain its value!

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?