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This reminds me that when I replaced the manifold, I forgot to retorque the manifold bolts per the manual when the engine was hot! Maybe that's what caused it.
Hi all, I was draining the engine oil pan to replace the oil for the winter in my 1985 Mercruiser 140HP MR motor and near the end it came out with white streaks , see photo. Does this look like cause for concern? If there was water mixed into the oil, wouldn't it be a light brown color? I did...
1985 Mercruiser 140 4 cyl. Engine. Tried to replace the manifold end cap and broke the first bolt. I was thinking manifold bolts would be tough, but I guess the part being so old it was frozen. See photo. Do I need to get a bolt in it right away or can it wait until next Spring to drill it...
I know the splines are supposed to be greased but is this normal to see looking up at the water pocket cover?
I'm changing the impeller and I noticed this.
