I wanted a KG-7 for a cheap round nose hydroplane when I was 12-13. The kid I bought it from had it mounted on an eight foot alum pram. The spark and throttle worked independantly for some reason. Neither of us kids weighed close to 100 lbs and he told me to lean forward and hang over the front. On my demo ride he started it and slowly pushed the spark lever all the way and the power surged, still without him messing with the carb butterfly which was not a full butterfly but a partial. I actually thought we were wide open and was already impressed at the speed, then he opened the thottle all the way! Everything was a blur as we screamed down the river! I guess my "speed" bar wasn't set that high at the time, A 7 1/2 Evinrude on an old heavy wooden boat. For the kids my age back in the fifties the Mercury Super 10 had an almost supernatural aura around it for some reason!
I loved the one i had for racing a whole lot of years ago. I never could get it to idle without readjust the carb which in turn changed the full open performance. I turned redcoat, lol, and got an Evenrude for fishing and (trolling) It did burn more fuel than the Merc. I run a V8 outboard Merc on my bass boat now. Not for the weak! ;-) Thank you for sharing this rebuild and restoration. I have a dozen oldies including a 10hp Martin, 33hp Scott Atwater, a 5hp Firestone, (3 Evenrudes 10hp, 9.5hp, & 35hp) are among them. Enjoy your time on the water..
I ran a ke4 on an 8ft hydroplane as a kid. Always wanted a bigger motor and 20 years later with both gone I just picked up a decent KE7 finally. Resealed the lower unit and has a phelon ignition conversion. Runs like a top such a sharp motor! Found a kf7 too trying to find a a KG7 so I can have all 3 variants 🎉
NICE VIDEO. I HAVE A HURRICANE 10 IT WAS MY DADS. WE ARE THE ORIGNAL OWNERS HAD IT IN THE HOUSE FOR 65 YEARS. I DOES NOT HAVE 40 HOURS OF RUNNING TIME ON IT AND IT. NEED TO GET IT GOING AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP IDEAS YOU CAN GIVE
I went to a local marine dealership. Asked for help with a old out board motor. He said the scrap pile is over to your right. I said screw you. You will never get my money. I learned how to repair it myself. Marine Engine has the parts & repair manual to do it yourself.
Alot of people lose interest in old iron because they can't repair them can't find parts. Can't find anyone to repair it for them. I found Marine Engine as a reliable parts source. I thank them every time they help me..
That’s is awesome to see that motor and what it does on the water. I have the exact same motor that I restored as well but I don’t have the lower unit for it - been looking for one but hard to find.
Hey Everyone, I have one of these its a 51 Super 10. The motor has the Bendix Scintilla ignition. I am having a terrible time getting the timing set and getting started. If anyone could help I'd appreciate it. Red Dirt OB on FB. Has anyone used a timing wheel to set these up for proper timing? I found 2 new OE coils and replaced with new points and condensers.
Mercury made beautifull outboards in the 50's and 60's.
Much respect for people like you who have useful hobbies
Things a ripper eh boys? Nice job
I wanted a KG-7 for a cheap round nose hydroplane when I was 12-13. The kid I bought it from had it mounted on an eight foot alum pram. The spark and throttle worked independantly for some reason. Neither of us kids weighed close to 100 lbs and he told me to lean forward and hang over the front. On my demo ride he started it and slowly pushed the spark lever all the way and the power surged, still without him messing with the carb butterfly which was not a full butterfly but a partial. I actually thought we were wide open and was already impressed at the speed, then he opened the thottle all the way! Everything was a blur as we screamed down the river! I guess my "speed" bar wasn't set that high at the time, A 7 1/2 Evinrude on an old heavy wooden boat. For the kids my age back in the fifties the Mercury Super 10 had an almost supernatural aura around it for some reason!
With trumpet pipes ...omg
I have a 10hp Hurricane, I had it on a rowboat and it just hauled ass. Now I'm thinking about getting a hydroplane to put it on.
Excellent outboard and a great job restoring it. Got to love a mercury. 👍
It's great Mercury has parts for these. I own a 70s 7.5hp and love it.
That Old Merc . is Sweet Thanks the video
Man. I can smell the two stroke from here !
Yes. It was 16-1
That thing hauls ass and awesome restoration job. Looks better than new.
I loved the one i had for racing a whole lot of years ago. I never could get it to idle without readjust the carb which in turn changed the full open performance. I turned redcoat, lol, and got an Evenrude for fishing and (trolling) It did burn more fuel than the Merc. I run a V8 outboard Merc on my bass boat now. Not for the weak! ;-)
Thank you for sharing this rebuild and restoration. I have a dozen oldies including a 10hp Martin, 33hp Scott Atwater, a 5hp Firestone, (3 Evenrudes 10hp, 9.5hp, & 35hp) are among them. Enjoy your time on the water..
I ran a ke4 on an 8ft hydroplane as a kid. Always wanted a bigger motor and 20 years later with both gone I just picked up a decent KE7 finally. Resealed the lower unit and has a phelon ignition conversion. Runs like a top such a sharp motor! Found a kf7 too trying to find a a KG7 so I can have all 3 variants 🎉
Reminds of my Dad. And his '58 20hp Kiekhafer Merc!!
what a sound! Hurricane engine with no fuel pump... sweet!
🥰👍👍😁
I had two of these motors as a kid used on flat bottom john boat , Best motors I ever had . What a pleasure seeing this video
NICE VIDEO. I HAVE A HURRICANE 10 IT WAS MY DADS. WE ARE THE ORIGNAL OWNERS HAD IT IN THE HOUSE FOR 65 YEARS. I DOES NOT HAVE 40 HOURS OF RUNNING TIME ON IT AND IT. NEED TO GET IT GOING AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP IDEAS YOU CAN GIVE
I went to a local marine dealership.
Asked for help with a old out board motor. He said the scrap pile is over to your right. I said screw you. You will never get my money.
I learned how to repair it myself.
Marine Engine has the parts & repair manual to do it yourself.
Did you get the Mercury ring chromed or just buffed it up
runs good.
Alot of people lose interest in old iron because they can't repair them can't find parts. Can't find anyone to repair it for them.
I found Marine Engine as a reliable parts source. I thank them every time they help me..
Got to take that beauty to Canada. More fresh water lakes then anywhere in the world.
That’s is awesome to see that motor and what it does on the water. I have the exact same motor that I restored as well but I don’t have the lower unit for it - been looking for one but hard to find.
Very Nice....Best of luck with it !!!
Hey Everyone, I have one of these its a 51 Super 10. The motor has the Bendix Scintilla ignition. I am having a terrible time getting the timing set and getting started. If anyone could help I'd appreciate it. Red Dirt OB on FB. Has anyone used a timing wheel to set these up for proper timing? I found 2 new OE coils and replaced with new points and condensers.
I hope you saved the old parts. I've had new points that needed to be filed right away, and condensers that were bad out of the box.
Wow! I am blown away!
You got some nice motors Goose
what a beautiful example....
Beautiful outboard 👍
Beauty
How big is the boat it's on ?
NICE JOB
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Thanks for the video. I have a KE7 that I am getting ready to restore. What was the length of your boat? Brand? Thanks.
12 ft AluminaCraft
I have a kg7h sitting on my motor stand in the basement, hasn't been run since i rebuilt it. Yours looks sweet!
If you're not going to have time to fix it up, I'd like to do it.
@@novaculus it's all done, missing the gearcase . I need a gearcase for it if you know where I can find one.
Can you tell me where you got your new coils at i just purchased the same motor
With a Phelon magneto...I purchased OMC coils and modified the Phelon laminates to accept the OMC coils. OMC coils are readily available.
they were only fast because Mercury always under rated there motors so you think they faster then there rated Hp That motor is closer to 12 or 13 hp
I have a 1968 Merc 9.8hp. It moves my 12 foot aluminum boat pretty well.
Most countries use Merc’s for anchors. Had a 50 hp 2 stroke on my boat and loved it.
Curious, are old ones nosier than their current counter parts?
Absolutely