old mercury comet

[jcpicarella]

I have a old Keikhafer Mercury "Comet" <br />Model kE-3 <br />3.6 H.P.<br />ser # 238164<br />I bought this way back in the 50's and have had it in the basement in a corner for about 35 years..I can't get it to turn over..I have fed wd-40 in it for the past month...need some help and need to know what year this is

 

[boatmotor]

Re: old mercury comet

Hello Your KE3 is a 1947/48 3.6 hp Tom

 

[dkondelik]

Re: old mercury comet

'mornin' jcp....,<br /><br />take a look at this. it could prove helpful<br /> http://www.precisionserv.com/Outboards/Revitalization.htm <br /><br />let us know how it's goin'<br /><br />Good Luck<br />HAVE FUN!