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    Merc 7.5Hp electric start not working

    Hello all, 1985 Mercury 7.5 horse Long Shaft motor Electric and manual start Has the tiller handle Starter switch on the side of the motor next to the kill switch This motor is the auxilary power source on my Catalina 25 sailboat. After sitting out of the water this winter the electic start...
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    Head gasket or crack in Mercruiser 165?

    I have a 1976 Merc 165 IL6. Did a compression test after running the motor and letting it sit for about an hour. 1. 125 2. 110 3. 140 4. 140 5. 140 6. 140 I am getting a fine mist of water out of #2 when the engine is cranked w/o plugs. No water at all in oil. Engine runs perfect after...
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    Water in #2 cylinder Merccruiser 165

    Hello All, I was able to get my 18.5 glastron out over the weekend and do some water testing. The boat suffered from a low rpm vibration or miss on muffs and did the same on the water. I have done a complete tune up including setting dwell (32) and timing after, (6 degrees BTDC). The boat...
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    Ignition Timing Question Merc 165 IL6

    Hello All, After doing a complete tuneup of my 165 IL6--points, plugs, condenser, rotor cap and checking the plug wires I started and ran the boat in the water. Everything checked out except for what I would call a miss at idle 650-700 rpm. I borrowed a neighbor's timing light to check the...
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    Prop Stuck on the Shaft, Help!

    Hello all, Mercruiser 165 Pre Alpha drive. In just doing some general fix ups of the motor/drive I have found that I can't remove the prop from the shaft. I have tried Wd-40 overnight soak, wood block and hammer from the back of the prop and heat from a propane torch. Is there some kind of...
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    165 IL6 w/pre alpha shift to forward slow to engage

    Hello all, Today was my shake down on a 76 Glastron with a 165 mercruiser IL6 and a pre alpha drive. Most everything went okay with the exception of a low rpm (600-1000) vibration. Smoothed out when the engine turn a faster rate of speed. Any ideas? [I have done a complete tune up on this...
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    Mercruiser 165 tilt/trim goes down not up?

    Hello, I am trying to trouble shoot the trim on my merc 165 IL6. I am trying to find a used manual but no luck yet. So in the mean time-- where should I start the testing process? The trim motor works--the drive goes down. I have tried a different combo of buttons on the dash with no luck. The...
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    165 HP mercruiser newbi with ??s

    Hello, I just purchased a 76 glastron with a 205 cid IL6 and a pre alpha drive. Here are the numbers-- engine serial--F10176SD drive--4438213 Boat sat for 3 seasons untouched. Was winterized before storage. What I've found so far. I bypassed the fuel tank (wasn't sure what was in it) and...
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    merc 165 IL6 cyl. startup questions.

    Hello all, I am purchasing a 1976 Glastron with the MERC 165 HP INLINE 6 cyl. motor and a pre alpha outdrive. It has not been run in 3 years. The outside of the motor looks very clean with no rust. The inside of the valve cover is free of rust. The engine oil is a little thin but clean. The...
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    parts list for briggs outboard

    I have a new briggs outboard and the tiller handle was broken in shipping. anyone know where i can get a parts list to get the number to order it from the manufacturer. Thanks for the help<br /><br />Jim :confused:
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    briggs and stratton 5hp o/b any comments?

    I am thinking of purchasing a briggs 5 hp motor for use in powering a sailboat. I like the fact that it is inexpensive and 4 stroke. Would like any comments you would have on the motors.<br /><br />thank you <br />Jim
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    plugs for a 1971 Rude 9122R 9.5 hp

    Need plug sugeestion for 9122R Rude motor. Autolite okay? Local parts store doesn't have AC or Champ like manual reccomends.
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    need model # and info for 1991 tracker 90hp

    Looking for a manual for a 1991 Tracker marine 90 hp oil injected motor. Motor is on a part hut28 pontoon. I am doing this for a friend and the boat is in storage. any help welcome!<br /><br />Thank you<br />Jimfj
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    need info, manual for ev. 9.9

    Need any info on an Evinrude 9.9 model# 9122R Serial# Jo7634. Also looking for manual and prop suggestions. Motor will be used to push a 21 foot sailboat. Need tips on general care. Motor runs well but looks bad. would like to repaint. Thanks in advance, the help i recieved for a 1956...
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    info on johnson AD-10-M 7.5

    would like some info on a johnson 7.5 hp motor serial# 1435940 model# AD-10-M. How old? Is it collectable? What would I have to do to get it running. (the motor is in excellent shape and has spark. Put a little fuel in the cylinders and she fired. The "mile master" gas tank that came with it...
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