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    76 Mercruiser 165 refresh recommendations

    Make sure there is no freeze damage.
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    3.7lx merccruiser starter issues.

    Can you post a picture of the area of the starter and the boost solenoid connecting wires?
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    Omc 5.7 smells like gas in oil

    If you turn on the ignition does the electric fuel pump start running, it is not supposed to. That is the purpose of the safety switch, it is only closed when there is oil pressure.
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    conversion from teledyne to oildyne tilt trim

    If the distribution block is under the gimbal housing then it must have been replaced at one time which is good. One way to identify the pump you need is on the block under the pump. There will be a Allen 1/8” pipe plug screwed into the side where the “down” port is located. Inside that port...
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    conversion from teledyne to oildyne tilt trim

    The Oildyne style are low pressure high volume. Just the opposite of what you have. The later style Prestolite with the built in reverse lock would be the cheapest and easiest to stay with. If there are any Mercruiser shops in your area you may get one from a re power that the shop did and...
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    3.7lx merccruiser starter issues.

    They look like a good product. Are all the cables the same size? Is the battery switch original with the boat? How and where are the ground wires mounted ?
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    3.7lx merccruiser starter issues.

    Do you still have the Prestolite starters?
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    conversion from teledyne to oildyne tilt trim

    If your power trim lines come out from the side of the gimbal housing rather than the bottom like the 70-71 models then you will have to have some hoses custom made to connect to the Alpha style rams. There is a large boat salvage yard here in the New Orleans area that should have what you need.
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    conversion from teledyne to oildyne tilt trim

    Does your boat have power trim now or just power tilt with I hose to each ram?
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    Omc 5.7 smells like gas in oil

    Is the electric fuel pump wired through a oil pressure safety switch?
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    Distributor Cap Needs Frequent Replacement

    The distributor body that is in the engine has holes in it to keep the shaft bushings lubricated. It must be crankcase vapors coming up through the housing. Are all the crankcase vent hoses between the valve covers and flame arrestor in place?
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    Volvo 280 tilt mechanism

    Try to post a picture of what you have left of the tilt unit.
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    Where to start? Mercruiser Overheat / Thanks

    There is a metered hole in the thermostat housing which will get corroded shut that can cause what you are describing. Sometime the hole is so corroded that it is not visible. Get a new thermostat with the gaskets and scrape out the housing. If you have a friend with a bead blast cabinet would...
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    Shifting issues alpha 1 gen 1

    Since the drive has to be removed to replace the shift cable check for a build up of corrosion in the rear pocket of the bell housing where the shift slider travels for reverse. Sometimes the build up prevents the slider from full movement which will trigger the interrupter switch. At the same...
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    Help! 1984 16.5 ft trihull 2.5l

    Where were you running it when it over heated?
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    Distributor Cap Needs Frequent Replacement

    If your boat engine is located as Lou described then try making a cover from some sheet metal that protrudes past the gap using the flame arrestor stud to secure it.
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    Shift Shaft Bushing issue

    Drill 2 holes 180* apart with a 3/16” bit between the shaft and outer diameter being careful not to damage the threads in the gear housing. Insert a #1 Phillips screwdriver in each hole then with a large screwdriver between the inserted ones you should be able to unscrew the bushing. This...
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    Shaft stuck in gimble bearing with broken u joints out drive is off

    Clean the area around the bearing to see if there is a snap ring. You may have to turn the engine with the shaft to get access to the ring if one is present.
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    Shift Shaft Bushing issue

    Have you tried using a sharp punch with a hammer to rotate the remainder of the bushing?
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    Volvo Penta aq125a

    When it stops have you checked if there is a good spark from the coil while holding the coil wire close to the engine? Try running it from a separate gas can to check out there are restrictions in the fuel supply.
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