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Ok gentlemen, I have the outdrive re-installed, the lower unit back in, the gears are now working fine. Thank you to all that helped.
The last item I need help with is this: When I pull the throttle back it shifts into reverse immedietely. When I push the throttle forward, I have to push it...
I got the outdrive installed on my 1969 MC160 IL 6cyl. I am having a problem getting the lower unit in place. I can get it in and then about 1" shy I can't get it to slide in any further. Please, any thoughts?
I notice that there is no gasket to install to put my lower unit back on my boat. I would think this would be at risk of a leak. Should I put a bead of sealant or gasket maker on this? Any ideas would be helpful.
I have a 1969 Cruisers Yacht that I am restoring. It has a Mercruiser 160 IL 6cyl and Mercruiser outdrive. The outdrive needs a new clutch and I really don't want to pay a shop to fix it. I also don't have the special tools I am told I need in order to do the work myself. I am curious as to...
