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    Prop recommendation please

    Hi folks, Thanks for all the help so far. I have a 1987 Wellcraft 190 Classic Merc 165 w/an Alpha 1. Hit a rock and destroyed the prop this weekend and need to know the stock prop info as well as a recommendation if other than the stock unit. I can't distinguish the numbers on the old prop...
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    Water in u-joint bellows ??

    Advice please ...... Had the noise in the outdrive when turning left or right and need to replace the gimbal bearing. Finally got the outdrive off ..... bearing was stuck to the shaft ..... had some water and rust in the u-joint bellows, my point is that the bellows all look good, firm...
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    Where's the horn?

    Bought an '87 190 Classic. Had no horn and I'm adding one and have no idea where it's supposed to go. Where ws the stock horn on this boat? Thanks for the help as usual .......
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    How to check sea water flow.

    Have a '87 Merc 165 I4 and will be changing out the impeller tomorrow. With the lower unit off is there a way to use a hose to check flow through the heat exchanger / riser and out the exhaust before I reassemble? Thanks for all the help so far ....
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    1987 Merc 165 I4 OVERHEATING!

    Any help would be greatly appreciated guys. New to boating so some of my terminology may be off ...... after a spring start up I noticed that after running for 5-10 mins with the ear muffs smoke began coming from behind the engine (exhaust riser/ bellows) area and I could hear a popping sound...
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    Question on starting 87 190 classic.

    Hi, I new to boats abnd just bought an 87 190 classic with a mercruiser 165. My question is .... it took a while for me to start the engine this weekend since it was a b it cold out. Is there a choke or something I'm missing ? Obviously theres no way to give it gas during starting because of...
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    87 Wellcraft 190 Classic help.

    Hi , I'm new to boating and just bought this boat and have a couple questions. First ... the Engine is the Merc 165 (3.7L) .. where is the temp sensor? Next , I have trim and tilt (up dn) buttons on oposite sides of the throttle. I have no trim tabs .... right now it seems as though the...
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    Manuals Needed 87 190 Classic

    Hi, Just bought an '87 190 classic bowrider with a 165 HP Mercruiser and Alpha 1 outdrive. Any manuals / schematics etc. would be greatly appreciated. I know cars and Harleys but this is my first boat ........ Thanks
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