1969 Mercury 7.5 HP Outboard - Restored

Powerhead work (bearings, seals, rings, cylinder honing, etc.) and general rebuild of my 1969 Mercury 7.5 HP outboard. Paint and new decals made it look new. I also did some work on the ignition system (old points system) and now starts first or second pull. Not bad for a 50+ year old motor. It has the upgraded stainless steel drive shaft (from a 1980 motor) for longevity in salt water (The older Merc's had carbon steel shafts . . . pretty much fresh water limited).

[@just_a_norwegian]

Mercury made the best looking engines back in the day. Great job on the restoration. I wish they still made them like that to day.

[@thomasmello7176]

I just got my grandfather's engine same one.

[@joethompson9312]

What was the cost to fix

[@pleasedontman]

Hey, man...any advice on tuning that carb? Mine is giving me fits. No worries, if not.

[@StuToopid]

Did you deliberately put the 'mercury' stickers on the opposite sides of the cover?

[@gyorgyimre7774]

it's so cute.. it really worth the restoration in my opinion, because it's not so heavy and you can carry with those back handles. big thumb up;)