Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard 21713 Connector Assembly Bar Mark MK Cable Extension Transom Plate don't be afraid to ask

don't be afraid to ask

and probably a good idea to just replace it while you are down there

This is the steering gear that is installed in the intermediate housing and connects the upper gearcase steering to the steering cable

Item Details & Compatibility Removed from a 1963 Mercury Outboard 50hp 500E 4cyl (Serial Number: 1553XX8 - I can't read some of the numbers)

The correct thermostat for this is either 3853799 or Sierra 18-3558 which are around $15

Mercury Kiekhaefer Outboard 21713 Connector Assembly Bar Mark MK Cable Extension Transom Plate don't be afraid to askItem Description Mercury Part Number 21713 Which is some sort of Connector assembly. All the little parts somehow go inside of it. I was unsure of what this item was for quite some time, but since I have learned from another customer that this item was used more or less to extend the cables. I think the content of their message describes it the best: "It was used for larger boats. Mercury made a standard cable. If the boat was larger then the standard