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    Connecting Rod Fastener Question

    I'm getting closer to reassembly on my '69 1000ss, installing new roller bearings all around but.. For obvious reasons I don't want to reuse the original nylon locknuts, however I can't seem to find new ones as they are NLA (dear God). Any suggestions on a suitable replacement? They'll be going...
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    1969 Merc 1000ss Distributor

    Hey gang, As some of you know, I've bitten the bullet and commenced a complete teardown of my outboard. Currently, I'm cleaning up the distributor and have noticed that the tip of the rotor is a bit worn away.. Does this mean I'm looking for another? Or will be soon?
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    Labyrinth seals, how much play is too much?

    Hey again guys, 1969 Merc 1000ss serial 2685637. I've got the powerhead completely disassembled, and I'm at the stage of servicing the reed cages. I know they aren't supposed to be an airtight seal on the crankshaft, but I can wiggle them side to side about 1 to 2 millimeters... is that...
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    Timing on a '69 1000ss

    I've finally completed my fuel system overhaul (carb kits, fuel pump kits, all new fuel lines and brass fittings, new tank to engine line, bulb and couplers) and now before heading to the water to sync the carbs I'd like to just check the timing on this beast. I've done quite a bit of reading...
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    Carburetor Question

    Hello again everyone. Just curious, my '69 Merc 1000ss carbs all are stamped as KC14A with the exception of the top one. It's stamped as KC14AT. Safe to assume the T stand for "top"? What differences are there between the 2 models?
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    1969 Merc 1000 TOP serial: 2685637 Over-charging?

    Hey guys, starting a new thread in the interest of not straying off subject in my last one. As mentioned in previous posts, I've installed a new rectifier (Sierra 18-5707) on my motor. The last one had the original deteriorating wires, was arcing and melted down. I'm now reading about 16 -...
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    1969 Mercury Tower of Power Gasket Leak

    Here we go again... Seems there's no paper gasket here, just a gasket maker of some sort. My parts engine has the same so I assume that it's supposed to be that way. However, it is leaking at idle. So I must assume it's leaking like a bastard at WOT haha. The leak is on the starboard side of...
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    1969 Merc 1000 TOP serial: 2685637

    Evening everyone.. Just installed a new rectifier tonight as well as replaced the 2 lead wires connecting it to the two yellow stator leads (they were falling apart, hence the new unmelted rectifier), and noticed the connections on my switch box were looking pretty grimy. So I cleaned the...
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    Old 4-line power-trim question

    Hey everyone.. I've got a 1969 (I believe) Mercury 1000 (think it's an SS but not sure) with no power trim, serial is 2685637. I've recently picked up another one the same complete, for spare parts, serial is 2575677. The parts engine has working power trim (yay!), it's the old 4 line style. I...
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    Odd Hesitation / Shudder

    Hey everyone... new to this forum, and am hoping to find some help with my 1958 FD-12. About 3/4s to WOT, my motor will shake and stop accelerating... then catch and go on like nothing happened. Once or twice it has not caught and I've had to throttle down in fear of doing damage.... Here is a...
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