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    Gimbal bearing tight!

    Had noise coming from drive. Just changed UJ`s and gimbal bearing. Almost got it assembled but appears shaft can`t fit all the way through the gimbal bearing. Got the bearing from a merc dealer so assummed it was the right one. Now to make matter worse have got the shaft stuck in the bearing...
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    Lower shift cable change

    Hi Another newbie question. Roughly how do I change the lower shift cable on a 1975 mercruiser 165? The current cable has seized and would like to change it. I'm OK removing the top end, how to I get the bottom end? Not had a chance to get my hands on a manual yet (have one ordered) but would...
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    Water in Oil? Maybe!

    Hi All Boat newbie so please excuse ignorance. I have recently acquired a mercruiser 165 from 1975. It has fairly new riser and manifold by the looks of it. First time I ran it on bellows it ran fine once I got it going. On completion the oil also looked fine. Second time it ran, again on...
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