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    73 merc 140 one wire alternator charging ??

    1973 merc 140. One wire alternator. It shows 14.5V at the back of the alternator while at idle. and around 12.70-12.80 at the battery posts. this system goes througt the ammeter, instruments, accessories, ignition, starter then battery. The ammeter shows in the positive. This is with no load...
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    Water in the #4 cylinder

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    Water in the #4 cylinder

    Well Here is the story. I have a 1973 Century Raven 17 with a Mercruiser 140. Just got it started for the first time this year. I fired it up it ran for about 5 minutes, then started to run ruff. I turned it off and pulled the plugs. Yup water in the #4. I hooked a water hose to the thermostat...
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    how much bellows adhesive???

    Hello to all. I am new to iboat forums so be gentle... I am installing a new shift cable kit and bellows kit on my 1973 merc outdrive. I know it's old. My question is do I put the adhesive only on the inside of the bellows or on the metal fitting as well. I can't find a difinitive answer on the...
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