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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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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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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...
