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    1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp Tune-Up Ignition Points

    All, I have a 1965 Mercury/Kiekhaefer - 6hp that I'm tuning up and so far I have replaced the impeller and changed the lower unit oil. I want to change the ignition points, is there anything to look out for when doing this task? What would be the proper gap for the points and the spark plug...
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    Trailer Axle Machined Stepped Surfaces

    All, I'm in the process of replacing the races/bearings/seals in my jon boat trailer hubs. When I reinstalled the hubs I noticed that the is a machined section of the axle left exposed. I replaced the bearing set with the exact same parts and seated the hub per the usual practice. The hub is...
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    Mercury 60 (6HP) Serial# 2080810 Tune-Up Help

    All, I'm new to boat engines and I have a Mercury Kiekhaefer 6hp twin that needs a tune-up. The motor runs, but it's hard to start. The motor came with a Jon boat we purchased a couple of years ago. Based on the serial number I believe it's a 1964/65 or '66. Not sure where to start tune-up...
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