Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

[The13thSon]

Hello I wanted to know if a Gear housing assembly (lower end) from a 1965 will fit on a 1963 6hp Merc 60? My housing is cracked bad and I found a 65, will it work? Please let me know as soon as possible. When I look up the part numbers they seem to be the same for 1963-1968. Thank you guys

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

There is a good possibility it will work. Remove your broken lower and take it with you to compare everything. COUNT the SPLINES on the shaft. BTW, Effenaco sells the paint to match the Cloud White motors.
Reproptint Paints & EffenA Co Online Store - Paint Mercury

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Thank you. I would do that but the 65 is out of state.

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Ask for the serial number on the out of state unit. There was a change at number 1916138 and up. My 1963 Merc 500 lower is slightly different from the mid 60's units but with little modification they fit.

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Thank you for the help BGC, I went ahead and got the 65 I?ll keep you posted.

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Any advice on removing the drive shaft?

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

If anyone knows where I could get the service manual for a good price please let me know.

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Best 75/70 bucks you can spend keeping this old Merc running.....Manuals John S. Mcintosh - Tools, Manuals, Service Aids- Mercury Marine Brand Service Manuals

For the drive shaft you'll need the tools for it... John S. Mcintosh - Lower Unit Tools

While you're in there, reseal it.... LOWER UNIT SEAL KIT

I know the dollars add up quick but do it right the first time or you'll have a nice pile of scrap...... Post a "help" on Johns Old Mercurys", perhaps on of the crew has the tools and can rework it for you.

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Does not look like any of the tools or kits are for my motor.

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Tool for retainer... John S. Mcintosh - Full Gear Shift Tools 3.9 Through 1985 9.8 Gear Case Retainer Tool

Most parts kits fit many motors over several years. Seal kit is on page two... Lower Unit

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Here it is, the 1965 gear housing mounted to the 1963 motor, fit was perfect and exactly the same. If you look closely at the pictures you can see the same part number stamped inside the housings.

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

A touch of Cloud White and shell be like new. Post some fishin pics.

Reproptint Paints & EffenA Co Online Store - Paint Mercury

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

I don't know yet if I'm going to go purest on it yet. Thinking I'm going to match my LoneStar paint scheme. Also don't know that my rebuild will be as nice as your 50hp but Ill do my best.

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

LoneStar? No kidding, what model? My first boat was a 1959 LoneStar Arrow. Great boats and built like a tank.

 

[The13thSon]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Yes Sir. It's a 1954 LoneStar Commander. You can see pictures of her here.
http://forums.iboats.com/boat-restoration-building-hull-repair/1954-lone-star-commander-608000.html

 

[bgc]

Re: Mercury 1963 6hp Merc 60 and a 1965 Gear Housing Assembly

Very nice! That old Merc will look great on that boat.