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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 timing marks - reverse rotation engine?

    Thanks for the replies. I am not sure that this engine was in front of an I/O. Merc did build an inboard version righthanded, I believe. Ebasicpower site has the LH and RH firing order diagram. Anyhow, I did some part number digging and found a timing cover that looks like this one with the...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 timing marks - reverse rotation engine?

    I have a Mercruiser 165 inline 6 engine that I bought from someone who started to convert it to a truck motor. The notched timing indicator on the timing chain cover is on the alternator side, the left side viewed from the back of the engine. The normal place is on the other side, from other...
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    1972 Mercruiser 165 input shaft yoke

    Hello. I have a 1972 Mercruiser 6 cylinder 165hp, the drive serial # 3326459, the engine serial # is 3381791. The drive was sent out to be rebuilt. I am ready to put it back on the boat, but the input shaft yoke is about 9 1/2" long and looks longer to me than before. I didn't know enough to...
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    New Slickcraft Owner

    Re: New Slickcraft Owner FINALLY have a chance to work on the transom. The top half is solid as new, so I will do a 7" wide lap joint to join new with the old. All routed and cleaned up waiting for 2 layers of Coosa composite board. A tough prep job to be sure, but I am confident that she's...
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    Quicksilver Steering Helm Swap

    I have an older Quicksilver 90 degree steering helm part # 49053. The driving position is a bit awkward with this setup, as the steering wheel is pretty much in your lap. Does anyone know if there is (was) a Quicksilver 20 degree helm part number that I can switch out? Thanks! Bill K.
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    New Slickcraft Owner

    Re: New Slickcraft Owner Slick Willie Bought new EZ Loader closeout aluminum trailer, outdrive heading to All American Drive Service in Coldwater, MI for refurb. New Coosa Board transom going in this Spring.
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    New Slickcraft Owner

    Greetings Slickcrafters! I just bought a 1972 Slickcraft SS-194 from the original owner in Junction City, KS. He bought it new at the factory. Boat has been garage kept since new, never seen salt water. Has the 165 Mercruiser inline 6 with 800 hrs. Original aluminum tandem trailer...
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