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  • July 12, 2016 at 1:45 am #4725
    collinh19
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      Just recently bought a 1946 mercury kds3 and I am in the process of stripping it down. This is my first restore and am look forward to doing more. My question is that I pulled the lower unit and did not find a impeller or even a housing where an impeller would go. Am I missing something here. Also missing the side panels if anyone had them I know they are hard to come by.
      Thanks

      July 12, 2016 at 2:22 am #40046
      2fast4me
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        Might be upstream of the prop, behind a cover that is turned with a spanner wrench. Might be backwards thread also. The pros will have more info. Stay tuned!
        Jim

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        July 12, 2016 at 2:31 am #40049
        mercuryspecialist
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          Hello,

          The water pump impeller is located forward (ahead) of the propeller. Remove the propeller and propeller clutch, and (propeller) clutch drive pin. Remove snap ring and impeller plate/water pump housing cover to remove impeller drive hub and impeller. You may find it wise to take a few pictures as you go along to help with reassembly. I have a new impeller and many (new) parts if wanted.

          Regards,
          Joe

          July 12, 2016 at 2:34 am #40050
          collinh19
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            Bought from a guy downsizing, it has been. Sitting for 30 years. His family owned a boat rental place and it was used there. Another thing I found interesting is that the throttle control is screwed in looks like it came from the factory like tbat so that it cannot be adjusted. Guy I got it from said there was one speed on it. Appreciate all the advice 25 years old here so getting into it young and loving it so far!

            July 12, 2016 at 2:35 am #40051
            collinh19
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              That makes sense, yes definitely interested in parts. The piston is stuck right now cylinder is full of pb blaster and I tap the sidewalls daily and hammer a wooden Dowl down it.

              July 12, 2016 at 3:20 am #40057
              green-thumbs
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                Welcome the the Early K Model Mercury outboard motors. They may appear to be simple but they are well though out modular designs. They do have a trap for the unwary in that the fasteners vary and were intended for specific locations. Almost without exception you will find
                carburetor cowl, spark plug cove and acorn shaped plastic knobs gone. Stuck is very common
                condition. Be very gentle. Persuade stuck fasteners and components to come apart. Force is
                not wise. Getting it disassembled is half the job. Cleaning and prepping parts is also a big part
                of process.
                Jason Baxter’s Old Wizard site has a lot of useful information and photos that should be helpful
                as Kiekhaefer made Wizards about same as Mercurys.
                Louis

                July 12, 2016 at 10:03 am #40065
                mercuryspecialist
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                  If you would like to take some pictures of the throttle control, you can send them to me at info@fergusonpoolemarine.com and then I may be able to better understand.

                  Regards,
                  Joe

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