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It is a Mercury thing, apparently Mercury decided the rectangular metal plate served no
purpose so they left it out. My Mercury Illustrated Parts Catalog does not show the plate
nor is it mentioned in parts list for combined KE4/Mark7
Probably a hold over from KD series used on some KE4 but not on Mark 7
I have several of the rectangular plates in parts drawer…
For what it is worth I believe plate (when used) goes on top of gasket as otherwise the
holes are not effectively sealed
One thing is certain, the plates are not used on singles…lol
Louis
Did you find a copper stamping as part of the old gasket? I believe the metal plate
and the coppper gasket are used together. Mercury seemed to be continualy
looking at product for ways to reduce costs. Just my opinion and i have been in error
at times.