Its been years since I was active on johns old mercury web site and not much then. They do discuss many tools and procedures,Thanks for the info. Also does anybody know where I can the tool needed to remove the impeller on my 1960 Mercury 300 35 HP motor? It's tubular maybe 2 1/2 or 3 inches in diam. has 4 pints on it shaped in a square and the top would be shaped for wrench.