Re: 1946 mercury kds3

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Welcome the the Early K Model Mercury outboard motors. They may appear to be simple but they are well though out modular designs. They do have a trap for the unwary in that the fasteners vary and were intended for specific locations. Almost without exception you will find
carburetor cowl, spark plug cove and acorn shaped plastic knobs gone. Stuck is very common
condition. Be very gentle. Persuade stuck fasteners and components to come apart. Force is
not wise. Getting it disassembled is half the job. Cleaning and prepping parts is also a big part
of process.
Jason Baxter’s Old Wizard site has a lot of useful information and photos that should be helpful
as Kiekhaefer made Wizards about same as Mercurys.
Louis