I picked up this Mark 15 and original gas tank on eBay. The previous owner had replaced the dual line with a primer bulb line and installed what looks like a little fuel pump made in Japan. I'd like to convert this motor and tank back to the pressure valve and dual line tank.
My question is...
I just picked up a Mark 35a and have it lying on it's back in my apartment. I noticed that when the motor is shifted into forward and neutral that the reverse lock mechanism is locked. When I shift the motor into reverse it unlocks.
I do not own a service manual YET but I was curious to know...
I saw somewhere online a chart that listed all the Mark models with HP and weight etc. I can't find it.
Has anyone seen this? If you have it could you post?
Thanks
I have a restoration project underway including boat, motor (1959 Mark 35AE) and controls. I'm starting with the controls.
When I stripped them there was no primer underneath but I decided to do a Zinc Chromate primer anyway. But before I paint I'd like to know what colours for the box and...
I picked up a 15' playboy runabout built from a kit in '65 and finished in '67. It's a wooden home build covered with fiberglass. I need to replace the fiberglass on the mahogany deck because it's cracked and peeling.
Any advice for a newcomer for re-finishing this deck? Can I stain it with...
Hi everyone,
I'm brand new to vintage motors.... well motors really. So, I'll apologize in advance for stupid questions.
I'm going to be a proud owner of 2 '59 Mark 35a short shaft Merc outboards 15 or 20 serial numbers apart. One runs, one for parts since it's seized. I'm buying both off of...
