Re: Mercury KE-4 Recoil

[richardg]

Make sure you find out what has been rubbing.

Some other issues to mention:

The hole in the center of the metal plate on the bottom of the recoil was enlarged by Mercury in later models. I find motors where the flywheel nut seems to have been rubbing against that plate.

I think there are also different style flywheel nuts used by Mercury and some have taller heights.

Sometimes you find optional flat washers under the flywheel nut as well.