TOPIC: HELP with a 64 Mercury 500

I need a new prop on my boat and I have verified that I have a 1964 Mercury 500, The prop on the boat now appears to be OEM and lists as a 10 3/4 X 10.

I need a new prop but none of the listings on all the major dealers go back to the 60's.

I do know the shaft has 11 splines, and advice?

I have tried calling www.dansdiscountprops.com/ 3 times and no answer. Any suggestions?

I'm looking to buy a Michigan Vortex or other inexpensive aluminum brand.

Need help! I need to get in the water ASAP!

I think you may want to edit your post so that it says 64. Whats wrong with the prop that you need a new one? They can be re hubbed if need be. Seems to me like this was the original set up far as prop dimensions goes.

Thanks in did fix it, two of the blades got smashed, I hammered them back out and filed them smooth but it needs replacement, any idea what new prop might fit the boat????

There should be a number scribed into the hub.That is where the info comes from. You can try Pier Propeller in Tonawanda NY or Rocky Bottom Propeller in Buffalo.If you need there number let me know.They both repair and sell. Iboats.com has a prop forum that may help... maxrules.com has a chart listing for older mercs. Go to technical spec,then old mercs, which leads to prop selection... Also Tim Calms- Paradise Boat works probably has some laying around,info on Nicklecityclassic.com

I do have the part number, it is listed in that PDF as well

C-48-33774A1

Motor serial is 1718647

I have called around and no one has replacements for this era of motor

I think I will be forced to call:
www.mercurymarine.com/service-and-support/customer-support/classic-mercury-hotline/

and see if they can help

They charge you for advice??? sheesh.. well ok I can understand advice but for a parts question???

Go here: boatpropellers.iboats.com/

Put in your outboard info and lo and behold.

Frank

iBoats doesn't go back that far either, a search by part number yields nothing as well, I found the OEM number on Mercury's website and found the best price I could @ boats.net

Really? That's where I got props for my '63 Merc.

Frank

Keep an eye on eBay. You want a 1962 to 1970 Mercury Quicksilver prop for the 11-spline shaft with through-hub exhaust. The same props also fit the 35hp and first gen 40s. I think it was either 1971 or 1972 that they switched to a 13-spline shaft.

Ok I am in the same boat here, I need a 13 pitch 11 spline for my 68 500 where did you find one?... If you did.

here ya go guys ,like mr 88 said,tim calmes,... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,or bussiness phone585-493-5073,if you guys still cant get ahold of him email me and ill send his other numbers This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,john