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OK I think I found one. Will I just need the prop and a nut? It seem like I'll need more. From this diagram: https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-outboard-parts/8/0a197112-thru-0d280999-usa/gear-hsg-prop-shaft-design-i
it shows a thrusthub, spacer, prop, spacer, nut. Anyone dealt with...
I have a I think 89 mercury 8hp. I’m looking for a prop for it. I bought it without a gear case so I bought a gear case for it and can’t figure out what I need next to get a prop on it. The first picture is the gear case I bought for it. The second is a close up of where the prop goes on. I know...
Does anyone have torque specs and tightening sequence for the exhaust cover on this motor? I've replaced the 2 gaskets and plate once and its leaking on me. Should i use permatex?
Thanks for reading
Does anyone have torque specs and tightening sequence for the exhaust cover on this motor? I've replaced the 2 gaskets and plate once and its leaking on me. Should i use permatex?
Thanks for reading
I'm in northern California. The model number of the starter is autolite mdw-4103m. I called Arco and they couldn't find anything. I don't know much about rebuilding starters hopefully that's not my only option.
I'm looking for a starter for a 1960 johnson 75hp V4S-12 and am not having much luck. Are there newer aftermarket starters that would work? I saw one for a mercury that looked very similar. Thanks for reading.
Engine got ran without oil for about 3 minutes at high speed. Engine died and I tried to start it again before realizing I forgot oil. After that happened I hear a screeching metal on metal noise when I pull starter rope. I took off cylinder head cover and cylinder bore is not scratched. I...
