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    165 L6 Bushings need replacement?

    Compression was tested prior to removal. They are out for a transom replacement. :) transom - 1 (15) by ttownthomas, on Flickr transom - 1 by ttownthomas, on Flickr transom - 1 (3) by ttownthomas, on Flickr transom - 1 (6) by ttownthomas, on Flickr transom - 1 (14) by ttownthomas, on Flickr...
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    165 L6 Bushings need replacement?

    I'm getting ready to re-install my MC165's in a '72 Bertram. While everything is out I think it might be a good time to ensure the engine mounts are dampening properly. There are 2 rear bushings and 1 front bushing per engine. Plus a few thick rubber washers. The bushings don't seem to...
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    What about the thermostat? Should it be marine?
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    I bought an engine hoist, put it half way together and realized they gave me mis-matching boxes from different versions, took it apart, returned it, put the correct parts together and then realized the chains I had were not long enough. 2 Trips to home depot later the Oil pan is finally off. I...
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    Thanks, the 292’s were already in the boat so I know they fit!
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    It’s my garage. I can use a cherry picker. I like excuses to buy tools. How does the crank pulley come off? With a puller? I’m assuming it’s splined or keyed
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    I guess ill pick up a cherry picker....on another note, is it worth the trouble to pull the crank pulley and replace the timing cover gasket"
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    was hoping to avoid that. No cherry picker at the house. anybody have a line on the hoist brakets?
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    well, after your question I went to pull it and I cant get it off. these stands make it tricky and I cant get it off without removing the flywheel. I cant seem to budge the flywheel nuts...any suggestions? Marineblock - 1 (1) by ttownthomas, on Flickr Marineblock - 2 (1) by ttownthomas, on...
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    Twin Mercruiser L6's '74 165's now 292

    I have finally, after a year, gotten my outdrives back after their rebuild. I have rebuilt transom assemblies to install in my newly rebuilt transom. Now I'm going through the engines before reinstalling everything. Compression was good on both engines. Already replaced risers and manifolds...
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    Converting Mercruiser MC-1 to Alpha

    I also have inline 6's. I opted to buy rebuilt gimbal assemblies on Ebay and you can then either get sei drives or a1g1 and swap over the yoke
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    Drive Rebuilder Can't get parts, since November, May get Alpha for L6's

    I'm not expecting them back. I can't get a straight answer on what parts are needed. They were original drives in very rough shape.
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    Drive Rebuilder Can't get parts, since November, May get Alpha for L6's

    I sent my 2 MC-1 (1972 165 L6's) drives to a rebuilder for a pretty penny in November. After many months of accepting excuses I'm still in a position where he apparently still can't get parts, or he is broke and lying. I've decided not to wait any longer and to try and get my money back. I...
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    Thanks for everybody's input and help
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    Well, its what came with the boat. Ill guess Ill keep an eye on them
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    Should the wire from the ALT to the battery be orange? Are the shift interrupt wires ok black or should they be a different color? Do I need any purple/red wires?
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    But my alternator only has 2 posts.
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    Sorry for being so slow....Did you mean it should look Like this?
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    L6 Mercruiser simplified engine wiring

    I have been studying and I think this has all the AYBC colors and standards but I'm still not sure this is right. And if it is right schematically, what wire color should I be using for the harness side of the resistance wire shown here in red? should it be purple? My alternator, by the way...
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