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    How 1970 Sea Ray 190 SRV

    Does anyone have an early model boat like the 1970 Sea Ray 190 SRV 165 Mercruiser I/O that I have. If so I was wondering how they handle? I have operated newer boats like 1999 Reniell 220c which I owned for many years. I have a 1970 Sea Ray 190 SRV now and wondering how they handle and perform...
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    Gimbel Bearing Replacement

    Hello to all and thanks for looking, I am wondering how hard it is to replace the gimbel bearing in my 1970 Sea Ray SRV 190 with the pre Alpha O/D and the Mercrusier 165 inline 6. I have the outdrive off and the bearing does have a snap-ring on the outside of the bearing. I checked with the...
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    New problem with ***/trim

    OK, I bypassed with a jumper wire on the trim solenoid from the large red connector to the large blue connector the outdrive starts to move in the downward direction but, it is laboring and sounds like the trim motor is slow to operate. However, when I push the IN button on the helm controls the...
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    Unable to access mercrusier service manual 1 for trim mtr wiring

    I seem to be having trouble getting access to the site Mercrusier 1 manual to gain the wiring diagram for my 1970s Mercruiser Prestolite trim motor on my 1970 Sea Ray. I have tried many times and the site will not respond. Anyone have any ideas???? Thanks as always for the help. Mike
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    Trim motor will not let Outdrive go down

    Hello to all who respond and thanks to all, Working on 1970 Sea Ray SRV 190 Mercruiser 165 with eary prestolite trim with just one solenoid on trim motor. This has the black helm mount 3 button controls. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this type of system? I am have a problem with the...
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    Engine Waterpump question. 1970 Mercrusier 165 Inline

    Hello Again, I continue to count on the accurate and informative advice I receive from this Forum. Thanks, to all who have responded in the past and too those who will in the future. I am doing some upgrading and repairs to my boat. I removed the waterpump and found the impeller was still in...
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    Mercusier 165 inline 6 Diagnosis Tear down update

    Hello Again, After removal of Exhaust manifold from my engine I found the riser connecttion was missing the gasket. The prior owner had used silicone to seal the riser to the manifold. I had a problem with water entering the #6 cylinder. The manifold looks good at the intake ports and inside...
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    Diagnostic Help with Mercrusier 165 inline 6

    Hello and thanks to all that respond, My 1970 Sea Ray SRV 190 Has a Mercrusier 165 inline 6 that I installed in place of a GM truck engine the previous owner had installed the boat. This engine[sic] was used in salt water for a few years. I am having a problem with water in the # 6 cylinder...
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    1970 Sea Ray 190 Mercrusier 165 I-6

    Good Morning, Have many years as a auto mechanic and basic know how on boat maintenance. Recently purchased this boat, had a Chevy truck engine in it which is toast. Found a steal on a Mercrusier 165 in mint condition. All original with the cast M/C side plates, Manifolds, carb and rear housing...
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    My new Project Boat 1970 Sea Ray SRV 190

    Hello Again, Here is my project. The boat is in good shape no transom or floor rot or damage. Things to do Clean fuel system and tank of white jelly looking mess. Any ideas?? please let me know. Overall deep cleaning and repairing various things that need attention. Lot to do. Here are some...
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    Just purchased 1977 Sea Ray 19 foot ?

    Hello to All, Just bought a 1977 Sea Ray 19 foot closed bow I/O inline 6cylinder. Having a hard time ID ing the boat. It does have air intake grills on top of the rear deck. It also has the round remote spotlight mounted on the left with small chrome wheel control. The cockpit gauges look...
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    Evinrude Outboard I.D.

    Hello, My name is Mike. I located what I beleive to be an older 70 Evinrude on an old Tri-Hull and thought I might try and purchase it. The Model # 70573 Serial# J0007075 that I wrote down, don"t seem to tell me anything. Please can someone ID this outboard for me? This guy also has an old...
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    Too, Strip to bare metal or not, That is the question?

    Hello Again, Just used Tal-Strip to remove most of the bubbled paint on the bow of my Neptune. Question is, can I use a jitter-bug sander to finish the cleanup around the edges and the moulding for he rub-rail? All the screws are fouled and can't drill the s/s screws with the drills I have...
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    Who makes the lightest 60 to 70 HP outboard

    I have a 1962 Duratech 16 foot Aluminum hull Neptune. I was wondering If some one could tell me the approximate year and the maker of the lighter 60HP or 70HP outboard motors. This is a very light V-Hull factory rated in 1962 for a 60 Horse outboard. I would like to maximize the power to weight...
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    Which O/B should I look for??

    I have a 1962 Duratech 16' Neptune, which I am restoring, well updating with later interior and later model power and steering and controls. I have a plan for the decking and seats and interior. I have no idea what to do about the controls, steering, I beleive this hull has a max. of 60...
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