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  • March 22, 2015 at 11:44 am #992
    skeg
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      Picked up what I believe to be a KB1 Special which is
      identified as a 1940 2.5 horse made by mercury in 1940.
      This a sea king model made for Montgomery Ward and has
      a mixing valve vs. a carb. Tank is the Thor style on
      back and lower unit and mid section are mercury design.
      Sheave plate has SeaKing on it and along with flywheel
      seem to be originally painted red.

      I am looking for some help on restoration of this
      motor.
      Questions: I am trying to determine what this motor
      would have originally looked like. Does anyone have a
      pic of an original motor they would be willing to
      share?
      Also looking for any parts info, manuals, etc.
      Any guidance is appreciated.
      Thanks very much.
      Kevin
      AKA Skeg
      mcgrath1281@gmail.com

      March 23, 2015 at 4:30 am #12594
      Anonymous

        Here’s a link to a picture of a ’41 KB1A which is essentially the same motor. Pretty simple paint scheme, all dull silver. http://www.mercguy.com/Mercury_Comet_Deluxe.htm There isn’t a lot of literature out there but I have a parts list I will email you.

        Here’s a site with some parts http://store.oldmercs.com/category_s/94.htm
        Kirk

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