TOPIC: 1961 400

1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46448

ClassicMerc Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 71 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Real nice 400. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46480

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Darrell I am starting to think that you have a little Mercury factory going there in your shop!! Every motor looks absolutely brand new. You are truly preserving history. Thank you. Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46541

59Hustler Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 237 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 1	Where did you get the 45HP four decal? I have the other decals. Also where exactly on the wrapper do the white stripes go? Mine was painted all black in the past. I am going to keep your picture for a reference. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46691

ClassicMerc Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 71 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	The decals came with the kit from nymarine.ca The way we have done the wraps was paint the stripe on every other raised rib. The entire wrap gets painted white first, then fine line tape is used where you want the white to be, then paint the balance black, then clear coat. Darrell Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46694

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	sweet merc perfection. I love these 400's. peppy!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 14 years 1 month ago #46703

milkdud Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 563 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 3	Might be a 1960 400 actually. Faceplates that were screwed on typically are 1960 motors. In 1961 they went to the 1/4 turn fastners. Beautiful. I really like it. Conrad Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 13 years 7 months ago #58772

BuddyRay32 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 5 Thank you received: 0	What type of paint did you use? I have looked at spray can and also engine paints. Any recommendations? I have the exact engine and love it to look like that.. Also, where did you get your paint? Costs? Thoughts of just a universal white? Thanks, Brian Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:1961 400 13 years 7 months ago #58774

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Darrel that is really sweet. I restored a 60 300 which I thought was pretty good but oh dear...yours looks brand new.

I want to know all your secrets besides the wrap painting. Can we see a before picture? I have to assume it was in pretty decent condition to start? Like the emblem on the front plate, the chrome all around and even the shock bolts etc all look new.

How much did you actually have to replace?

I know that you might want to protect your trade secrets but I think it would be great to learn from an expert like yourself.

THanks,
Tim

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Re:1961 400 13 years 7 months ago #58859

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That is, indeed a 1960. I have two of them, one restored the other original. Sweet engine but watch the cylinder bores. Make sure you measure them carefully and don't build the engine with more than .005" out of round without boring and oversize pistons installed. Any more than that and the engine will have idle issues in the best case scenario and broken piston skirts in the worst. Other than that very straightforward to build and run.