My research led me to believe the prop had thrown the hub. I've replaced it with a known good prop from my spair FD-11. I idle fine and can even give a slight bit of throttle. But once I give any more than 1/4 throttle the power is lost and I feel what I think can be described as cavitation...
I have a 14' runabout. At one time it used a cable pulley steering system. Pullies are still in place. I pulled an old merc 500 off it. So there is the steering for that available to adapt. I also have throttle and shift cables for the merc. I will be dismantling those and lubing those up...
I have acquired a second FD-11. Both motors go through combustion cycle feeling great. The first I got is a complete mess. Stuff missing bushings worn, just a nightmare. However it had the power. It's only fault in the process of doing its job was showing symptoms described by the manual as...
This motor was last registered in 2007. The following are item I have done to see if it worth buying parts and repairing or just trying to source a new to me power plant.
- Replace fuel lines from tank to motor.
-Check plugs and wires.
- bypass mercury switch as it was damaged.
- bypass...
Hello all. Just wanted to give an introduction and didn't see a forum dedicated for that.
I'm Jason. A former US Navy Sailor (Radioman if anyone cares to know). I recently acquired a 1960's (don't have serial yet) Mercury 500 Kiekhaefer. I'll be starting on her this coming weekend. The...
