Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Restoration discussion of early 1950's, 60's Crestliner and Larson boats    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  1959 Mercury Mark 55A Question          Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Forum Index -> Retrocrestliner Boat Forum View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message TillamookB2 Joined: 05 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:42 am    Post subject: 1959 Mercury Mark 55A Question I'm greasing the pivot on my '59 Mercury Mark 55A and the old grease (which is nasty) is only coming out the bottom. I've been gently applying heat to the swivel tube and turning it back and forth while pumping grease into the grease fitting (because I have four hands like that) The issue is that the pivot is very stiff. I can turn it halfway easily with a six foot cheater bar. Its much more difficult to turn by hand. I've been sure to disconnect the steering cables, too. Should I just keep doing as I am? Back to top TillamookB2 Joined: 05 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:16 pm    Post subject: I just got it all working properly. I had to apply more heat to the swivel tube. I took apart the helm and got the steering cables all sorted out and it now works more or less like a charm. Back to top OutBdNut Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 593 Location: Minnesota Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:25 am    Post subject: Glad you got it working - for old outboard questions, go to www.aomci.org and click on "ask a member". The antique outboard club has an awesome message board. Dave _________________ 57 Commander 12 Custom Deluxe 550 58 Commodore 14 Speedster (modified) 58 Cadillac Riviera 14 split deck Dozens of old outboards Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Retro Crestliner Discussion Forum Forum Index -> Retrocrestliner Boat Forum All times are GMT - 6 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Test category 1----------------Retrocrestliner Boat Forum  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Protected by Anti-Spam ACP