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    Mercruise Manifold information

    Hello all,<br /><br />Does anyone by chance know the differences between a 18-1960-1 and a 18-1961-1 manifolds?<br /><br />Thanks for th einformation.
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    Mercruiser 165 manifold

    Hello all,<br /><br />Is there an inexpensive way to replace my cracked 165 inline 6 cyl GM 250 manifold? All prices located for 58759A10/18-1960-1 are $430 and up.<br /><br />Any help?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Mercruiser 165 manifold

    Hello all,<br /><br />Is there an inexpensive way to replace my cracked 165 inline 6 cyl GM 250 manifold? All prices located for 58759A10/18-1960-1 are $430 and up.<br /><br />Any help?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Milky water in crankcase

    Appending to my previous post.<br /><br />Have tore down part of the engine since last post, here is additional info.<br /><br />Water in intake manifold ports for all 6 cylinders.<br />Rust on several of the rocker arms.<br />Rust on all 6 intake and exaust valves.<br />Much pitting on cylinder...
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    Milky oil on my merc 165

    Hello all,<br /><br />1) Forgot to winterize my Mercruiser 165.<br />2) Outdrive was off unit all winter<br />3) Boat was tilted (approx) 45 deg all winter long<br /><br />Did not notice before parking if water was present before winter, but none the less I now have water in crankcase. After 2...
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    Merc Outdrive reinstall

    Hello all again (and Master Trent)<br /><br />I have successfully replaced the cut/worn U-Joint bellow (found instructions on how to accomplish this with-out removal of the Gimbal housing.<br />May I say to the professionals following these forums, my hat off to you for what you do. This was a...
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    Drive shaft bellow removal help

    Hello all especially Admiral Trent.<br /><br />Instructions on how to remove outdrive for U-Joints replacements were great. Found my problem (front bearing seazing).<br />Also found the source of my pesky hull water intake. I have a 1" slit in the U-Joint bellow.<br /><br />I have looked the...
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    Differences between auto and marine engine parts

    Hello all,<br />Was wondering if someone that really knows th answer would post a reply.<br /><br />What is the difference in parts on a boat engine and an auto, the obvious points are that a boat engine runs most time at a current RPM versus a car which varies. But having (by experience) tried...
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    MerCruiser 165 GM 250 I6 need help Timing

    Hello all,<br />Posted this on another forum.<br />Can a kind soul please give me an idea of what the point gap and the timing should be on the GM 250 inline 6? <br /><br />Thanks
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    MerCruiser 165 tune-up help

    Hello all,<br />Could a kind soul please post the points gap and timing for a mid to late 70's 165 with a GM 250 inline six attached to it?<br />My manual (Seloc) does not describe this early model and so I have no values.<br />Some car buffs said to set points to .30" and timing 15 deg. TDC...
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