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    FD-11 power loss when adding throttle

    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...
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    Controls for a 1957 Johnson FD-11

    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...
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    FD-11 x2

    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...
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    61 Kiekhaefer 500- no spark

    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...
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    New Squid in Town

    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...
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