And a little on the drive shaft/slinger seal.. I just re-lubed the LU and changed the impeller last week. When I took off the LU a little water poured out then I saw the milky stuff. Drained the LU lube and it wasn't milky at all. Dark. Which surprised me a bit since I just put brand new...
7.5HP Mercury OB and I was told it had a 10HP carb installed? Can you tell me what I have? It doesn't really match what's in the service manual I bought.
Is there supposed to be a gasket blocking the two outer fuel intake holes on the side there...
Acquired a 1975 Mercury 7.5 with the thunderbolt ignition yesterday that was sitting probably 15+ years in his basement on a horse. Almost still has showroom shine! Am hoping for very little trouble getting her water ready and plan on impeller and checking out the carbs. Had an issue the rope...
