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    Impeller overhaul questions

    I've just removed the bottom end of my 1988 175hp V6, to replace the impeller and have a couple of questions.There seems to be quite a bit of play in the bearing on the drive shaft just below the water pump. Is this normal, if not can it be adjusted out by tightening the bearing retainer. My...
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    What Year S/N 0B331940

    I have a Mercury outboard S/N 0b331940 175HP V6 Black Max, can anyone confirm it's age. A website I have seen says it is 1988, but it's hard to believe it's that old as it looks practically new under the covers
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