I have a 1960 15 horse mercury and I was wondering how to measure the the shaft length. I know a short shaft is supposed to be 15 and a long shaft is supposed to be 20. I know this isn't a long shaft, but I was wondering if there was a "medium" shaft length 40 years ago. If I am measuring...
I just replaced the water pump on my 98 taurus and I am having a he!! of a time getting the serpentine belt back on. I think the tensioner might be shot, but i'm not sure. If I am not mistaken I just need to put a wrench in the nut on the pulley and it should move to allow me put the belt on...
I got a 98 taurus that the water pump went out in. I was looking at it tonight, hoping this was something I could do myself and I think I can. I noticed that there was only one outlet on the pump, a 3/4 hose coming off the top. I have replaced water pumps on older vehicles and I thought there...
I am thinking about building a jon boat out of plywood; similar to the plans on Uncle Johns country store website, if any one has seen them. I am wondering if I can get away with using poly resin instead of the epoxy, or am I wasting my time if I use poly. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Does any one know anything about this E-85 ethanol fuel. A gas station in the area has it, with a list of vehicles that are approved for this fuel. What I want to know is what is different about these "ethanol approved engines" compared to other engines.
I have a question about a '61 mercury 15 horse motor. There is a cover that contains the spring assembly for the transmission. On that cover is 4 screws total; 2 screws that hold it on, the grease vent, and a freshwater flush screw. What is the freshwater flush screw for? Is this something I...
I have a 1960 keikhaefer model merc 150. I was changing the lower unit oil when I decide I wanted to see what was behind the greas vent panel. the spring system for the gear shift popped out and I can't figure out how it goes back in
