Mercury Kiekhaeffer 50 H.P. Four

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I recently came upon a Mercury Keikhaeffer 50 H.P. motor with the control. It appears to not have been operated in quite some time, however the motor is not seized and it has not been damaged. It is all white, and has a Kiekhaeffer manufacturers tag indicating the motor was made in Cedarburg Wisconsin. The Serial number is 1422939. I am interested to learn more about this motor. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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Re: Mercury Kiekhaeffer 50 H.P. Four

Im having difficulty finding your numbers.<br /> If you could give more details like any model name. Mark 50, Merc 500. The first 4 cylinder<br />50 hp. appeared in 61. But Mark 50 appeared much erlier.

 

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Re: Mercury Kiekhaeffer 50 H.P. Four

I can't help you much iether, except to say it is 1961.

 

[searaychaching]

Re: Mercury Kiekhaeffer 50 H.P. Four

Thanks for the help. The removable chrome piece that covers the cowling retainers says Merc 500. Hope this helps