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Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29444

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I am not necessarily saying that this is that motor (although it is a candidate; Mark 55E mechanically restored by Dr. Frankenmerc, aesthetically restored by yours truly with help from Peter at NY Marine), I am saying the mid to late fifties Mark engines are the most beautiful engines ever produced.
As a designer, I am always looking for beauty in our everyday lives. I believe the combination of the stainless wrap and the rich colors associated with these motors, along with great lines and perfect balance make this motor one of the best designed ever.
What do you think?

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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29445

g3jim Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1009 Karma: -27 Thank you received: 0	nothing less than a breath taking beauty. without a doubt. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29459

elgindave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 683 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	I have a 56 MK 55 Manual. It is the Green one. I like the Sunset Orange one better. (red) Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29499

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	for class styling i like the green tanker and the slinky models the most not the yours is not great.just MHO Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29547

Robby321 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 902 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 10	Yep, although I like the IL6 (I could stare at an XS for hours..wish I never sold mine, and the old Switzer) but saw your motor last at the "Doctors", and its a beauty! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29635

Chinewalker Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 548 Karma: 42 Thank you received: 10	As much as I like the Mark 55, I have to give the nod to the 1954 Mark 20H. The green & gold - perfection... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29638

headley Topic Author Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Beautiful, I love the Mark 20-25's. Thom A is mechanically restoring my Mark 25 as we speak. I hope he will post a pic of his Mark 25E, a stunner! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29640

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	chinewalker send me an email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. i think you will like mine it is different. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29650

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My Brother has a 54 Mark 20 we are working on. I gave him an original gas tank for it. We need a source for the two line gas hose and need to know what rattle can paint that will match (Merc Red) tank.
He has all the controls for it too. We hope to put it on my 14' Mirror Craft fish boat.
Right now I have my Mark 55 on it But will take it off so we can run the Mark 20.
Oh Yea, Where would be a good source for a water pump impeller? I told him not fire up the motor until we replace it.

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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29671

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Headley That indeed is a beautiful motor. The sternlight really sets it apart also. Here is one of my favorite smaller Mercs. And although not in authentic color, here is my favorite big Merc. This one is mine. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29685

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Im partial to the early MK55 models, but the sweeties on steroids, the "H"(hydro) models

I just put new rings bearings etc. in the early 1955 mk55 black annodized block, of course I couldnt re anodize it black myself so I painted it a semigloss black to resemble the black anodizing.
this is no saw horse queen I run this motor 2-3 times a week in the summer, blew it up last summer at about 70mph

Neil the decals on your Cloud White 59 model are backwards..sorry

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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29691

headley Topic Author Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	I agree on the "H", great proportions. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29719

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Chinewalker wrote:

As much as I like the Mark 55, I have to give the nod to the 1954 Mark 20H. The green & gold - perfection...

I have to agree....if you look closely under the white paint on my avatar, that is a 1954 Mark 20H, green and gold. What did I know, I was only a kid and the "new" ones were white. Still went like stink on that mini max hydro.

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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #29737

marathon6 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 133 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Mk 75 & 78 are by far my favorites! This is one of my resto's www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?do=picture&groupid=543&pictureid=241758 [/video] Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 7 months ago #30014

otter260 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Let's not forget the Mark 58 Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 6 months ago #31170

headley Topic Author Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 197 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	swapped out the '59 for the '58 Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Most beautiful motor 13 years 6 months ago #31195

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Sorry don't think I can pick just one. I think they're ALL GREAT! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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