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    lower cable problem

    Posted - Jul 07 2013 : 20:15:05 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a 1978 mercruiser 260 hp 350 engine replaced lower shift cable I have all the instructions but can't seem to get it adjusted right If I get foward right when I go...
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    remote oil filter

    1978 350 260HP. I need a remote oil filter don't know if this is what you call it or not. I replaced my manifolds and they are bigger now it is almost impossible to get to the oil filter. If you put it up on top with hoses I assume it will hold more oil??? Where can you get this haven't been...
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    no water out prop

    This is a 1978 mercruiser 350 260 HP. I replaced the engine new mercruiser exhaust and risers new carb, distributor, intake, fuel pump. Runs great temp stays around 160 with 140 thermostat. I had it on the muff and there was no water coming out the prop just exhaust. Any ideas ???
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    intake manifold leaking????

    I replaced the manifold on my mercruiser 350 260 HP 1978 model. Now there is oil on the intake wiped it off and it keeps coming back. This is a edelbrock performer EPS aluminum intake. Anyone seen this B4??? Is not coming from the gasket it appears to be coming through the aluminum just laying...
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    osco to mercruiser

    I have a 1978 mercruiser 350 260 HP. I had osco manifolds with center riser. The dealer told me I could use the mercruiser center riser that is for 1983 to 2002. Well I got the manifolds and they only have 4 bolts my engine has 6 bolts. He says they will work but can't tell me how to plumb them...
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    alpha one 1978

    1978 350 260hp mercruiser last spring I replaced the shaft that goes into the motor coupling checked the alignment was real close I wouldn't say perfect. I could pull the tool out and push it in fairly easy but not with two fingers. When I pulled the drive off yesterday it was stuck finally got...
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    timing or carb?

    I have a 1978 century 23 foot cuddy mercruiser 350 260 hp.This is Jasper rebuild installed last fall. I set the timing at 8 degrees take it out on the water can only get 3400 rpm I moved the distributor till it sounds good and it runs fine. So after I get it home I reset the timing at 8 degrees...
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    trim tabs

    I have a 1978 Century 23 foot cuddy 350 260 hp I am wanting to install a set of stationary trim tabs. They have no instructions on where to place them. I called the company but they don't make them anymore or have any instructions. would like to see if they would help keep the nose down at...
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    question for don

    I have a 1978 260 hp 350 mercruiser the rear motor mounts have been replace with the new style. You sent me the picture of mounts and it explained about the shim kit and the fact that you may or may not need the shims. I have tried it with the shim and without. The tool goes in to the spline but...
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    alignment

    I have two mercruser 260 hp 350 engines one has a shaft nine and one half inches long the other is 8 inches. the tool goes in all the way on the nine and one half but only goes in motor coupling about one half inch on the 8 inch b4 it bottoms out. this does not seem right. any input would be a...
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