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    1987 165 HP mercruiser Difficult neutral

    Engine Serial # B648030 I have a problem getting the boat into neutral. Checked cutout switch timing and adjusted. Replaced the lower shift cable.Had a professional boat mechanic adjust the linkage. I measured the lower shift cable for excessive play and it was supposed to measure 9/16" or...
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    Thinking of replacing remote shift box on 1987 Wellcraft (Mercruiser)

    Mercruiser 165 Hp and am looking for information on replacing the remote shifter. Replaced the lower shift cable last year and then had a boat mechanic adjust the linkage. He said that the neutral position is sloppy because of the worn remote shifter.
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Shift problems

    Is there a way to test the lower shift cable WITH THE OUTDRIVE OFF? I have trouble shifting to neutral from forward or reverse. Tested the shift interrupt switch and it works as supposed to.The boat engine is a 165 hp 1987 Mercruiser. Have adjusted the upper and lower cables when the outdrive...
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    1987 165 hp Alpha 1 Gen 1 Overheat

    Took 1987 wellcraft out for first time this year (sad). Drove through no wake 10 min and as got near to open water heard a pop, crack like plastic breaking from rear of boat. About a minute later started to steam and smoke. Shut it down and the antifreeze boiled away. Took lower unit off...
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    165 hp Mercruiser 4 cylinder bad fuel pump

    My fuel pump appears to be bad. The pressure only got to 2 and didn't hold there. I am trying to decide to rebuild or buy new. Anyone know what parts come in a rebuild kit and how to find what kit or fuel pump I need.
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