old model 4hp mdl 40 serial 2692765 everything is standard (not metric) i’ll try taps my 5/16 -18 did not seem to screw in much so maybe it is fine thread
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-outboard-parts/40-1-cyl/2498136-thru-3296136-usa
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