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    Mercruiser 165 L6, Do I need bellows adhesive on the upper bellows?

    I am going through my 165 mercruisers (Chevy 250 L6, 4.1L). The manifolds and risers were rotted so I replaced them along with all the gaskets. Both shutters were missing so I am replacing those. The upper bellows are leaking around where they attach to the exhaust elbow. This is the bellows...
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    New Barr manifolds have loose chunks inside the water channels, L6, 165

    I'm replacing the manifolds and risers on my twin Mercruiser 165's (1972). I got the first manifold off and over to the bench and was getting ready to swap over the carburetor brackets. When I unboxed the new manifold I heard some rattling inside. I tuned it over and a chunk of loose cast...
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    1972 Bertram refurb. Has Merc 165 L6's. Introduction

    I guess an introduction is in order. I'm the new owner of a fairly well cared for somewhat un-mollested 1972 Bertram. I have been negotiating/waiting/surveying/buying it for 10 weeks but I finally made the 4 state trip this week to pick her up in Ohio and bring her back to NC. The boat has twin...
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