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I have an early '70s Mercury 1400 inline six that won't start. The starter will turn if I hook jumper cables directly to it. If I try to start it with the key, the solenoid will "tick" but will not engage the starter. The battery has a good charge. What could the problem be?
I am rebuilding my merc 1400. I pulled the flywheel from the crank shaft and then dissassembled it without paying attention.:facepalm:Now I need to put it back together, but I am worried about screwing up the timing. Does it matter what position the center hub (the dettachable piece mounted in...
I need to buy a piston for my inline 6 powerhead (merc 140 hp), but I don't know what size to order. I have no history on the motor, but there are sleeves in it. Here are numbers engraved on the inside of the current damaged piston : #774-9137; 5320; ART; 12.....what does 5320, ART, and 12...
Looking to buy inexpensive replacement parts for a mercury 1400. What manufacturer has better quality for the price? Sierra, Quicksilver, or GLM? Thanks
Acceptable scoring on cylinder wall? finger nail does not "catch" per se.....see pics
I have scoring in 1 cylinder in a mercury 1400 (inline 6) because of damaged rings and piston. My fingernail does not necessarily "catch" on the scoring, but I can definitely feel the scoring when I run my...
Just bought an old mercury 1400 for $150. It has low compression on top cylinder (50) and around 85 on the remaining 5. I pulled the exhaust plate (i think) off the powerhead and I can see metal shavings in and around the top cylinder. what kind of damage has likely happened. Best case and worse...
