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    how to determine the year ....

    I have a bunch of manuals...and I need to learn how to determine the years they represent... I am sure it is going to be some type of lettering code., I have a bunch , most are green and some are blue.... how do I determine say what year an engine manual represents when it says 5.0 and 5.7 with...
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    cant budge mercruiser 165 hp from its rear mount

    I am pulling a 6 cylinder 165 mercruiser from my 1971 starcraft islander. the heads of the two rear mount bolts9 3/4 socket) sheared off trying to turn them.....I tried to hammer the broken shaft downward...didnt seem to budge...i caN FEEL A NUT ON THE BOTTOM SIDE. I have a chain hoist on the...
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    can i see a picture of an islander....

    Anyone have a photo, of the stern of an islander 21 or 22 ft sitting in the water? I looked at the net and the images I could see were poor quality... I want to see how they draft, Id prefer a late 60's- mid 70's islander photo, because I have a 1970 or 71 model..... and seeing a 1991 islander...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration people should take our advice right off the bat and know that that super clean , nice running 180 SS for $4K on a galvanized trailer...is a super deal.....way better than the no motor, broken trailer, rotted floor /transom. flaking paint FREE 180SS in the...
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    nipple drains and check valves....mid 90s V4

    I am going to finally start putting my 1997 V looper back together... I have a 1995 version as well, that I look at for help to see how things go. I know that both of the nipples on the bottom half of the crankcase are rusted through... looking at the parts supply, they are listed different for...
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    no spark in 3 cylinder of a V6,and opposite sides

    is it possible to pin down a source of a no spark if it is only happening in some of the cylinders. put another way can i assume its a coil and not a power pack or another electrical component( not good with electrical stuff). i looked at a 1994 200 hp ocean runner today...90-95 psi on a cold...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration looking at pictures of my 1982 180SS, and my 1971 21 ft islander....the OPs hull looks more like the islander, with 7 strakes above the chine like my islander. My 18 footer only has maybe 4!! I wonder how they come up with their specs bob
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration now i am getting confused.... i had thought that the V5 hulls had the 5 keels strips... the regular hulls having one down the center and one on each side that came up close to the nose of the bow. And the V5 hulls had two on each side! the second pair...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration not according to the brochure.... the offshore hull and ribs are made from .080", while the starchielf and islander are made from .085" not that it makes that much difference.. I was looking for a really rough water boat and I would love to come across any...
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration the 69 brochure listed above says this OAL centerline holiday 18' 2" Offshore 18'0" max beam holiday 84" offshore 82" maximum DEPTH holiday 44" offshore 43" thats why i asked bob
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    18' 1969 Offshore V restoration

    Re: 18' 1969 Offshore V restoration what does the OFFSHORE designation get you over any other 18 footer, ?? bob
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    what do these go to?

    i can tell they are exhaust manifolds.... they came with a bunch of stuff I bought...I need to know what they fit. there is a number on thgem , but between the heavy pain and the rough casting..it is impossble to read... they appear to also have a casting date, which was 2001, I think anyne...
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    ok a little outline or general suggestion on a path.....

    I have this starcraft that has the 165 hp mercruiser in it. It has been sitting for 20+ years, and i dont even know if it ran when the previous owner got it. i know he installed an outdrive, because the previous owner to him had it stolen as the boat sat. so i was contemplating wether to use...
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    who can teach a short spark plug class?

    my manual list 4 different spark plugs from champion for my motor. two for regular use and two for extended idleing. I have looked up some nomencalture and have found that the "Q" in front means 'resistor". now my book lists QL16V, L16V,QL77J4, and L77J4 is one hotter? how can you tell by...
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    determining what motor an Alternator fits

    I have a Prestolite ,Leece-Neville 90 amp upgrade alternator kit, #S495106. it has a prestolite 8MR2070TA # as well I picked it up when i bought a marina out. The problem i have is it is hard to find what engines it goes to. I have found that wake boarders and some ski boats often upograde the...
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    how to tell what outdrive you have

    new to the I/O fraternity. Picked up a 22 ft islander with a 165 mercruiser in it. the outdrive was rebuilt and installed 20 years ago and then never ran....but i can see that there are no trim cylinders on the unit.... so i know ill have to aquire them at some point, and i want to start...
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    I have a 165 hp mercruiser that i want to machine for quick draining

    Hello, i have a 22 ft starcraft islander, that i want to use during the winter months in new england. The issue i have is that i will trailer this boat each time i use it. The boat has a mercruiser 165 hp inboard motor. I would realistically have to drain this motor EACH time i pulled the boat...
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    whats wrong with running a motor with low compression in one cylinder?

    I picked up a nice clean 1996 Johnson 115 hp Ocean Runner 2 years ago for a seamingly great price. the seller was up front and said it had low compression in one hole. but we ran the motor before I bought it. i got the controls ,m the oil tank , and the harness with the motor...as well as its...
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    electrical input concerning my bad primer solenoid

    so i replaced my primer solenoid today at lunch time..( it was 20 degrees) with a used unit i had from another motor. the manual i have says to check the primer solenoid electrically with an OHM meter. the book says it should read 5.5 ohms. mine reads 4.2. I know it isnt the specified...
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    a simple check of the primer solenoid?

    if i pull a gas line hose off the primer solendiod and push the key in , wiill < or am i supposed to....see gas squirt? I SUSPECT my primer isnt giving me the fuel like it is supposed to... ALSO, how is the operation described?? I know you are supposed to push the key in to prime the motor...
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