I have 2 Mercury Mark 58’s 1959, models. One is: serial # 119,5346,and it is a 58AE electric starting, with Alterator, short shaft, and the other is: 1196198, 58AS and is a, electric starting, without alternator, short shaft.
The 58AE, has a 11 tooth starter and the 58AS, has a 10 tooth starter.
Is this because they changed during this time, or because one is a electric start and the 58AS is not?
Rick