Recent content by jeepjack1995

I am in the process of rebuilding the lower unit on my 1958 Mercury Mark 58e. I bought a new gear case ( P/N 1603-1868A4 ) and was hoping to swap the guts from the bad original case into the new case. It seems that the original forward and reverse gear bearings won't work with the new case. From...

I recently acquired a 1972 Glastron Swinger with a Johnson v4 100hp power plant. I rebuild the carbs, replaced the fuel pump/hoses and spark plugs. The engine runs great in my driveway with the muffs on but when I put it in the water it backfires, smokes and won't run at full speed with the...

I have a 1958 Mercury Kiekhaefer Mark 58E Super Thunderbolt. Serial # 1153973. I've had to have the starter rebuilt twice in the last 3 season. I have been trying to find an aftermarket starter that I can use instead of the original one and am having no luck. Does anyone know of a modern...

I just realized that lubriplate makes a few different types of "105" grease. There is one for outboards but I can't seem to find anyone who has it in stock. I can only find the engine assembly type "orange label". Does anyone know where I can find it?

I just want to make sure my lower unit is operating properly. When the LU is in neutral the prop spins freely either direction. When the LU is in drive there is resistance counter clockwise same as when the LU is in reverse. I would think that drive and reverse would have resistance in opposite...

What is the best way to align the shift rod with the lower unit shift shaft? Thanks,

Where can I find a prop nut for my 1958 Kiekhaefer Mark 58E? I haven't been able to locate one... ​Thanks.

I recently acquired a 1958 Mercury Kiekhaefer Mark 58E Super Thunderbolt. I'm currently in the process of getting it running again (not sure the last time it ran.) The previous owner said it needs an impeller. I have a couple questions regarding the lower unit. 1. Am I correct in assuming the...