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[labrador-guy]

What kind of grease should I be using on the shift cam on  1956 mark 55?  It takes a lot of muscle to get’er into reverse.  I been using regular marine grease.  Once it’s in gear it works like it should.  Gear oil is OK.  Maybe it needs lubraplate?

dale

get’em wet….don’t let’em set

[labrador-guy]

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[Russell Bardak]

Hello,

I finally am getting around to restoring my lapstrake boat and outboard.  I have a Mercury Mark 25E.  Here is a photo of the coils:

Here is a close-up of one of the coils:

My question is, does anyone have a line on replacement coils?  Please let me know.

Russell

[Shell Kottkamp]

Interesting thread.  I noted olcah comment about the 1954 model electric start powerhead having a different casting, i.e., threaded studs, to allow for the starter bracket.  I had a similar experience with what I thought would be an easy electric start conversion with a Mercury Mark 25,  I went into that project with my eyes wide shut!  The 2 years, 1955, 1956, Mercury produced that electric start model it also had a dedicated powerhead with 4 threaded studs to allow for the starter bracket.   For kicks and giggles I have considered drilling and tapping the 4 studs in a standard Mercury Mark 25 powerhead for an electric start conversion.   I love the convenience of electric starting.  I’ve done several 1957/1958 J/E 18hp conversions and they couldn’t be easier.  It was interesting reading today about the early, (1954), OMC history  of electric starting.

[outbdnut2]

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[Tubs]

outbdnut2 wrote:

The dents, the rope, the silicone RTV,  faded decals and paint…..that stuff is “Patina”……gives the motor “Character”! ….a lot of that is being left on some old cars in that hobby now – just a quick wash and spray clear paint over the whole mess!   Some car clubs have awards for patina on unrestored “survivor” cars.  Maybe AOMCI needs to have a class like that??!! (LOL!).

Dave

 

I try to get every motor running and use them some in the summer. That is the intent for this cub. The OA-55 has more issues than dents in the gas tank and being dirty. It might make it to the lake in 26. I’ll post pictures when I get into it. I also like to detail motors. Some to a higher standard than when new. I have a nice 1953 Mercury Mark-7. It does have some scratches in the paint of the gas tank but the motor is too original to restore. https://youtu.be/rXy43dZuPNg  And I have what would be called a “RAT” motor in the car & bike circles. It perfect as is and will never be restored as long as I have it. Here is a video link for those who may be interested and haven’t seen it.  https://youtu.be/lJ6cXeWWi7g  

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Tubs]

outbdnut2 wrote:

The dents, the rope, the silicone RTV,  faded decals and paint…..that stuff is “Patina”……gives the motor “Character”! ….a lot of that is being left on some old cars in that hobby now – just a quick wash and spray clear paint over the whole mess!   Some car clubs have awards for patina on unrestored “survivor” cars.  Maybe AOMCI needs to have a class like that??!! (LOL!).

Dave

 

I try to get every motor running and use them some in the summer. That is the intent for this cub. The OA-55 has more issues than dents in the gas tank and being dirty. It might make it to the lake in 26. I’ll post pictures when I get into it. I also like to detail motors. Some to a higher standard than when new. I have a nice 1953 Mercury Mark-7. It does have some scratches in the paint of the gas tank but the motor is too original to restore. And I have what would be called a “RAT” motor in the car & bike circles. It perfect as is and will never be restored as long as I have it. Here is a video link for those who may be interested and haven’t seen it.  https://youtu.be/lJ6cXeWWi7g  

A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Sam55]

Hello can anyone offer instruction on a 1955 Mercury Mark 6 comet twin Impeller change? Specifically, where and what has to be disconnected in order to drop the lower unit. Thanks.

[SHELL KOTTKAMP]

Greetings Dave.  I also have a 1955 Mercury Mark 25 electric start and would also rather install a Delco starter as opposed to the “swing away” starter given it’s more reliable and easier to install, (plus the 1955 is a positive ground starter).  The issue with the 1955 model is the Delco starter given it’s design won’t fit given the top of the 1955 model uses a standard Mark 25 recoil/top, the 1956 model had a different cast top designed for the “taller” Delco starter, also the port side cowling of the 1955 may not clear the Delco starter.  Only answer I see with using the Delco starter on a 1955 is to gently remove enough material on the aforementioned side cowling and the top to make clearances for starter.  Always appreciate your thoughts on these Mercs.  Shell in Oregon.

[sdgloo]

I’m in the process of restoring a 1955 Mercury Mark 25E. My motor came without the starter. I’m searching for a swing away starter assembly that fit this motor and the 55E. I understand they were finicky and unreliable and many were cast aside. I’ve asked John McIntosh and on various FB pages to no avail. I’ve seen the name Dave Bernard in discussions about these pieces.
Does anyone have one they’d like to sell?
Thanks
Stephen Gloo