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    Valve Lash Mercruiser 165

    Thank you to all for assistance with the lower end rebuild. Re: Mercruiser 165 inline 6 I'm having problems with the valve lash. The orig problem was knocking in the lower end - fixed with machined crank and bearings all around. I idle the motor at 500rpm to avoid oil spray and while warm...
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    Crankshaft Installation

    Ok... I just got my crankshaft re-done at a machine shop. It's for a Mercruiser Inline 6 165 HP I/O. In the Mercruiser manual, it states to pry the crank and the thrust bearing covers to seat them as you tighten them. I'm not sure I am getting this right and want to ensure they are 100%...
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    Boat Buying - Suggestions?

    Hello All; My family has been boating for years and it's time for a new power boat for the cotage. We will use it to take a few people out at a time - a bowrider is a consideration - we'll also use it for light fishing. Skiing and water tubeing will be a real must. So we're think of a I/O...
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    Mercruiser Knocking

    I just replaced the rod bearings after blowing one out that caused a loud knocking noise. After getting it all back together, she runs fantastic. However, I still have a knock at 3500+ rpm that get's louder with the rpm. I had no play on the cam or the crank but the noise is deffinitley in...
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