Well.. my new 0909527 just arrived.. got a super deal on it from an up-n-coming ebay shop boatparts410 .. super nice people.
I'm excited and nervous at the same time.. my kids are all moved away long ago so it's just me here.
Been reading all the posts here.. remove the prop, clean everything...
Using correct outdrive terminology? 'Stringer' ? Picked that up reading 10k posts here..
So... I'm taking on water at the launch ramp.. engine off.. outdirve up/down/left/right makes no difference.. not that I noticed anyway.
I cant really tell for sure where it's coming from other than it...
Hi guys,
I'm still messing with this 'acquired boat' fixing things that stop it from launching.. lot's of stuff in the works and on the bench.
On the Lower Unit, I need the oil seals replaced. The process seems pretty straight forward, (a) remove that HUGE nut the book calls 'Cover, gear...
After searching nearly all the 165HP L6 threads I'm convinced I'm screwed trying to get this starter out, but.. I take solace in knowing I'm not alone.. :)
So.. one thing that's not real apparent to me when 'feeling' around for my starter mount bolts, are they metric or inch?
I began with a...
Hi Guys,
This is my first post here.. I just acquired an OLD boat, 197X I presume. It needs some mechanical work and I cant ID the Engine or the Outdrive.
I have 24 photos uploaded here; ImageShack Album - 24 images to assist with my questions.
Question one.. the Inline 6 Starter motor...
