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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...
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...
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...
