Merc 4.5hp single cyl. any good ?

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  • crosbyman

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    #202252

    Anything special ” need to know” about this oldy…. this one is the model with the round fuel pump close to the carb with a pulse line going to the side of the crankcase

    ran last year…. $150 CDN

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    dave-bernard

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    #202261

    good motors


    billw

    US Member - 2 Years
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    #202298

    Recoil is in the engine cover, so when you remove the cover and try to run it, it gets interesting. Even with stainless drive and prop shafts, they seem to suffer water-in-gear case problems more than they should. Check the oil before you buy. Also check the wiring. Mercs of that vintage tended to have wiring insulation failure. It would crack and sometimes fall off, in places. When there is close to a couple of hundred volts flying around, also interesting. They run surprisingly well for a single cylinder engine when they are right.

    Long live American manufacturing!

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