Here's what I read recently John's Old Mercury Outboard forum.

http://www.pfs-ware.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=597

Old outboard motors....with bolts and blocks of different metal types and used in salt water....can be real buggers.

Can someone try the molasses treatment?


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.