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  1. Scott06

    New Member - 1969 215 Slickcraft- Switch from 160 to 165 merc

    You need the wiring harness and ecu, ignition module on carbed motors. The engine needs ti be a complete bobtail regardless of cofniguration ( carb, tbi, or mpi) not just a long block.the ad the op showed looks to have a wiring harnes etc so should be relatively easy to run.
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    Replacement motor going in ,need opinions

    Good to hear, the fuel pump should be handled within the existing wiring harness so i was confused by the mechanics comment. Hopefully it work$$ out Ok.
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    out drive gear lube

    A gen two is about 2 qts ( from memorial) fully dry to full, depending on how patient you are letting it drain out more or less willbe needed to refill.
  4. Scott06

    New Member - 1969 215 Slickcraft- Switch from 160 to 165 merc

    Yes pretty easy to run out of the boat, if it runs and has good compression its worth more. if not pay less. Bottom line its a 40 year old engine probably not in great demand. Says it needs a tune up only... if that cant be demonstrated its only a core....
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    1983 Mercruiser Sterndrive - R

    As mentioned clean it out then pressure test to find leaks. Given the age of the drive i would suspect it is due for a complete seal replacement. Given moisture intrusion you want to check bearings fir signs if corrosion and wear
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    New Member - 1969 215 Slickcraft- Switch from 160 to 165 merc

    165 in the add will be a bolt in replacement. Best to run it on the ground if possible. confusingly merc also had a 3.7 l 4 cylinder 165 hp as well.
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    out drive gear lube

    It will just come out the reservoir, not the same situation as overfilling oil in an engine crabkcase.
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    out drive gear lube

    It should completely drain the reservoir out the bottom plug. If it really didnt drain there is probably some debris in there or in the hose back to the outdrive. when i refill just pump from the bottom up until you see lube coming up in the bottle. At this point i would let it idle on the muffs...
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    Starfire

    This is good advice if you enjoy doing some work on it go for it at price mentioned. If you really like the boat long term consider repowering it with the engine and outdrive from a newer parts boat. Would be an easy swap (as far as swaps go) to put in a 5.7 merc with an alpha outdrive.
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    OEM or Aftermarket

    Bellows and water pump impellers general consensus is oem is better. On my old boat alpha one gen one, the merc impellers lasted twice as long as the sierra ones
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    Surge brake

    Generally I’d use dot3 for an existing system it may say in the manufacturers requirements or on the master cylinder in the coupler
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    Need advise on bringing a 92 beretta succsess 200 back to life.

    Yeah thats a Rochester 2 jet mikes carb parts https://www.carburetor-parts.com/Carburetor-Kits_c_573.html heres a video to help id the correct kit
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    1998 3.0 limited RPM

    The mph makes sense for thats size boat, id expect 38 mph or so. Id cross check the tach with a shop tach as they sometimes go bad. Agree with bondo if it is accurate go down to 17” pitch. I would think you could swing a 19” pitch on that set up up to 4400-4600.
  14. Scott06

    Engine struggles to turn over

    If you take the spark plugs out you should be able to turn the engine by hand at the balancer pulley. If this turns easily and it wont turn over correct the elecrical issues wether they are battery cable or starter related. if you cant turn it easily I would pull the drive and see if it frees up
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    Engine struggles to turn over

    I would measure the fuel pressure before replacing the pump. Since it starts on starting fluid the timing must be reasonably close. If you replaced the cables go back and recheck they are tight. I assume the battery is in good conditon? if you still cant get it to turn over may want to look at...
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    Power outlet

    i saw a makita that takes a 18 v battery off a cordless drill...
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    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (EZ Shift or MC1) shifting issue

    I think with the drive put back on the boat you should be able to disconnect the lower shift cable in the engine compartment and shift it by hand should easily slide in and out of gear with two fingers. while you have the drive off try it if ok reinstall the drive and try again. This will...
  18. Scott06

    King Cobra 351 5.8 1992 Spitfire Ignition Conversion

    https://performancedistributors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GM%20Street%20DUI%20Instructions.pdf
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    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    I cant explain it but my 1990 3.0 with mercarb had a two hole gasket and no spacer... but there was one large hole in manifold. Both gaskets came in my rebuild kit i could not get it to idle correctly with the single hoke gasket. Two hole gasket worked fine. It made no sense to me but clearly...
  20. Scott06

    MerCarb adjusting after rebuild and question about base gasket

    My mercarb used the two hole gasket. You can tune it without a vacuum gauge. I usually start with the idle mix screw out about a turn and a half. Turn it in (lean) until it starts stumbling, then turn it out (rich) until it stumbles. Usually setting it between these is best idle setting. once...
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