The 1951 kg-7 'Super 10' featured this engine, which developed around 16 horsepower. For 1951 the engine block, though still displacing 19.8 cubic inches, was updated a great deal, and given the name 'Hurricane'. This engine, also called the 'Super 10', actually developed around 14 horsepower. Kiekhaefer introduced a 19.8 cubic inch, 10 horsepower (hp), two-cylinder alternate firing design engine at the 1947 New York Boat Show called the 'Lightning' or KE-7. Kiekhaefer Mercury foresaw that the average American's interest in boating would increase after the war. Mercury was awarded the contract, and was the world's largest chainsaw manufacturer by the end of the war. The Kiekhaefer powered chainsaw was able to cut through a 24-inch (610 mm) green log in 17 seconds, while it took the nearest competitor 52 seconds. Kiekhaefer designed a new lightweight chainsaw in 2 months.

Army engineers had been unable to design a lightweight motor. World War II changed the corporate climate, and Kiekhaefer sought a government contract to design two-man air-cooled chainsaws. Kiekhaefer took more than 16,000 orders at the 1940 New York Boat Show. Kiekhaefer designed motors that withstood the elements better than his competition and called the motor Mercury (taking advantage of the 'Mercury' Motor Car popularity at the time) whilst adopting the logo of the Roman god Mercury. The motors were much improved, so the buyer purchased more. Kiekhaefer and a small staff of employees rebuilt the motors and sold them to Montgomery Ward, a mail-order company. The purchase included 300 defective outboard motors. Kiekhaefer's original intention for the Kiekhaefer Corporation was to make magnetic separators for the dairy industry. The Kiekhaefer Mercury company began in 1939 when engineer Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a small outboard motor company in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Smaller engines are Tohatsus that have been rebadged. Some manufacturing is in Fond du Lac, while 40-60 HP engines are made in China. It also produces the MerCruiser line of sterndrives and inboard engines. The main product line is outboard engines. Mercury Marine is a marine engine division of Brunswick Corporation headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. All engines must be fitted locally by us as the Authorised Dealer.Headquarters A Mercury 50 HP outboard motor circa 1980 Six cylinder two-stroke engine in 1984 Please Note: As an Authorised MerCruiser dealer we are not able to ship MerCruiser bobtail or engine packages. NMMA Certified FCW 25W-40 Synthetic Blendġ2 Months Mercury Marine Factory Warranty.Fresh water cooled available with SeaCore option.Performance-Tuned Scroll Intake Manifold.Computer controlled Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection (MPI).Standard SmartCraft with Electronic Throttle Control.Mechanical Shifting with Optional SmartCraft DTS.Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2).Easy To MaintainĪccessible, easy-to-reach, colour-coded maintenance points. Smooth Operatorįront and rear engine mounts isolate vibration for a smooth, quiet performance. Quiet RideĪn unmatched boating experience thanks to an intake resonator and aft-facing throttle body that work together to reduce noise dramatically, whilst directing the engine sound away from the cockpit. Sporty HandlingĪdaptive Speed Control maintains rpm during hard turns, creating a sportier, more intuitive driving experience without needless throttle adjustments. Power and acceleration are delivered with 6.2 litres of displacement and a long-runner scroll intake manifold that optimises air flow for higher torque. All wrapped in the legendary reliability you’ve come to expect from Mercury.

Major improvements in the cockpit environment, by design. Significant reductions in sound and vibration at the helm. The result? A 6.2 litre V-8 engine with unparalleled torque and acceleration to get you on plane quickly and smoothly. Everything, part by part, system by system, with a total design and engineering commitment to marine use.

No instruments, Controls or Rigging are included in the price.

This price includes complete Engine Transom, Drive and aluminum Propeller.

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