Re: 1st of many questions Merk KF7

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Removing and replacing Bendix Scintilla magnet rotor is best done with Mercury Service Tools. Magnet rotor can be broken by prying or wedging.
Illustrated parts manual is worth having. The KE7 and later 2 cylinder Mercurys
should have lower crankshaft seal renewed to prevent water ingestion .
Those who like wrenching and are familiar with Mercurys will not find
powerhead work difficult…others may differ.
Bendix Scintila magneto are a little more demanding than Repco Phelon but you
have to work with what you have.
Do NOT remove water jacket screws or exhaust cover screws unless you have to…
they are known to snap off easily…if you do need to remove assume the will snap
and use plenty of heat and tlc to free them if possible…removing broken portion
of snapped off fasteners will not be fun or easy.
Louis