Just received this motor from my brother in law. It`s not firing , the points look terrible so I ordered points and condensers. The coils checked OK. Probably needs a carb rebuild and impeller but this is just a winter project and wanted to get it firing first. He had the fuel pump replaced...
I pressure washed - sanded and blew it off - wiped it down with mineral spirits and wiped it dry. Went to auto parts store and bought some self etching primer and primed the engine. I check on it a couple hours later and there is gear oil seeping out of the small hole I have circled in the...
I need to remove my rectifier in order to replace all of my fuel lines. I will also be removing my starter,carbs and magneto for service.Is it as simple as just unplugging the three terminals ? I have pulled and wiggled them pretty hard and they haven`t budged .Do I just need to put more force...
I have a Michigan wheel bronze prop with the numbers AC 1562 S stamped on it. I did a google search but can`t find anything about it. It`s on a Merc mark 58a.Would like to find a link or specification for this prop.
Anyone know how to remove the Kiekhaefer Mercury emblem for the front cowl ? I have removed everything else with great care but have no idea about the emblem.I also could use any suggestions or recommendations as to where I could get it recromed. Thank you for any help.
I need to install a kill switch with a lanyard on my mercury mark 58ae. Looking at the wiring diagram below, would I use the black and white wires or the red and white wires to ground the mag ? Thank you, I would like to do this only once with out burning something up.Sorry if this is a dumb...
I have a Mercury Mark 58ae with the quicksilver two lever controls as pictured below with the ignition switch long gone.It broke in the early 80`s before the internet and I couldn`t find a replacement so I mounted a on off start switch in the dash.It never worked right, it wouldn`t kill the...
My first post,I have a 14 ft mahogany runabout that my father built in 1956. It is powered by a 1959 Kieahaufer Mercury Mark 58ae 45 hp that he bought new in 59.He gave me the boat in 1979 and it has spent almost its entire life siting in my basement under a boat cover.The boat and motor have...
