Wanted: Parker Mid for Merc 650 (4cyl)

[RogerH]

Pete DeLackner's Ricochet R7 has been restored (now the C7) but I'd like to build a 650 like the original in attached picture. I need the Parker Mid-section. Would also be interested in a filler block and pipes for this motor. Please call Roger Hinsdale 423-452-0428 or email hinsdale at bellsouth.net

[sam]

That is the same bolt pattern as a 6 ... so to most people you are looking for a Jim Parker tower for a 6 & Super Speedmaster.


Phil McDaniel might have a filler block for you

[RogerH]

Parker Mid

That is the same bolt pattern as a 6 ... so to most people you are looking for a Jim Parker tower for a 6 & Super Speedmaster.


Phil McDaniel might have a filler block for you

Thanks Sam, Wasn't sure about that. I've got a SSM, do you suspect that is the gearcase they would have run under a 650 in that era?

[sam]

There are some 12" pitch Super Speedmaster props out there, but they are pretty hard to find

Jim Parker's short tower came out after the SSM, so it would be a toss up whether you used a single or dual pinion Speedmaster ... I would say it depends on finding props and which shaft they fit ... or altering the shaft to fit the prop

I think Jeff Lewis has some altered SSM prop shafts

[STEVE FRENCH]

WOULD TIM HAVE PATTERN FER DIS TOWER?..........SOME LAKE RACERS MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THE THRU-TOWER EXHAUST????

SIGN ME UP FER ONE IF TIM WANTS TA MAKE A BATCH!

100N

[sam]

No, that's why I included the first name ... Jim Parker is a different Parker. Tim does not have any of that tooling.

[Tim Kurcz]

Bonneville

Though it may not be exactly the same as shown on the boat, you could also use a Bonneville short tower. Had a 12" up till a year ago - Jeff Ettinger has it now. Cool project, good luck Roger!