Mercury Mark 5

[cheetahgod]

Bought my first vintage outboard. Yay! What do I need to do in order to get this motor running? The motor turns over. I plan on checking the compression when I buy a tester. How do I get to the spark plug?

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[green-thumbs]

Welcome to the hobby.
Spark Plug access by removing cowl which is retained by non removable
1/4 turn spring loaded Duzus fasteners. It is common for long stored outboard
to have no or weak spark. Sometimes cleaning/polishing points is all that is
needed. What it will take to restore an old outboard to good running condition
will depend upon prior use and care. Assume nothing check everything.
Do not be afraid of grease and grime the preservatives of old outboards.
Louis

[cheetahgod]

thanks

[cheetahgod]

what is the best place to get parts and a manual
for this motor?

[Buccaneer]

Email oldoutboardjim@hotmail.com about coils and condensers.

These guys have parts
http://www.vintageoutboard.com/
http://www.fergusonpoolemarine.com/outb … parts.html

Prepare to be boarded!

[cheetahgod]

The guy who I bought the motor from said it was his dads. They had it on a wood boat and backed the boat into a tree causing the boat to disintegrate. The motor has been in storage for 30 years

[cheetahgod]

Power head

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[fifty20ne]

Check out Art DeKalb’s 5 point plan for getting the Old Iron running again.

http://precisionservoutboard.com/about/ … oint-plan/

Thanks for the great tips ART.

Bob

[cheetahgod]

What is a good compression range for this outboard ?

[dave-bernard]

120 but even is what to look for . let us know. gauges can read different.

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