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    1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp Tune-Up Ignition Points

    All, I have a 1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp that I'm tuning up and so far I have replaced the impeller and changed the lower unit oil. I want to change the ignition points, is there anything to look out for when doing this task? What would be the proper gap for the points and the spark plug...
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    Ok on the washer. This is a round spindle, without a groove or flat section, so I think I would use a round washer vs a tang or D washer, no? I'll pick up a couple. Thanks...
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    Thanks all, everything is sealed. This spindle must be made for different back depth hubs as mentioned by dingbat :) All good! Appreciate it, Lou
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    All the internal parts are new. Both sets of races are definitely fully seated. I'll double check to make sure I didn't install one of the races/bearings backwards. I normally take pictures when I take stuff apart, but I don't have a great picture of this area (I'm not the original owner...
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    All, I'm in the process of replacing the races/bearings/seals in my jon boat trailer hubs. When I reinstalled the hubs I noticed that the is a machined section of the axle left exposed. I replaced the bearing set with the exact same parts and seated the hub per the usual practice. The hub is...
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    Thanks for the replies. Interesting that it's E. Carl Kiekhaefer birthday; I'm taking that as a sign of good karma :) I think I'll open up the motor and make a list of parts I may need, check the compression, and then dig around the various parts dealers for what I need. At the minimum I'll...
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    All, I'm new to boat engines and I have a Mercury Kiekhaefer 6hp twin that needs a tune-up. The motor runs, but it's hard to start. The motor came with a Jon boat we purchased a couple of years ago. Based on the serial number I believe it's a 1964/65 or '66. Not sure where to start tune-up...
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