Old Merc

smilingtom

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Just this morning I purchased a 1961 white merc 50hp. Its all to pcs but its all there and it has good compression so I was told. Is there anything special to look for when restoring this style motor?
 

Laddies

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Re: Old Merc

If it has a green or red magneto cap it will give problems in humid weather
 

smilingtom

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Re: Old Merc

The magneto cap is tan in color. Its been totally rebuilt according to the man I bought it from. He wanted 100 dollars for the motor because that was what he payed to have the magneto rebuilt.
 

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Re: Old Merc

Don't doubt the $100 the points are $4o alone and the tan caps were fine.
 
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