Hello, I am new here but I am an old guy fixing boats in retirement. I have been restoring a 1958 McNeil wooden ski boat and I am on the final stages of the restore. The boat came with a 1959 Mercury Mark 78A on the back. My good friend is doing his best to repair the motor but he needs some help. I would like to get someone to work on it but I live in Georgia so that may be difficult. Does anyone know anything about the “Tower of Power” motor? I can send more photos on the boat and the motor if anyone is interested and prove that I am legit.
Have you talked with Joe Poole at Fergusson Poole in Atlanta area? If you do not already have Mercury Service Manual for 1965 and Prior Models and Mercury Parts Manual for your model and serial number. The service manuals ar around used, some dealers sell online printouts,
Serious work on the biig mercs is not for everyone