GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
I purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I managed to get the motor started started but noticed that pump was leaking gasoline so I stopped it immediately.. I have looked on line for a rebuild kit and really have not found one. Does anyone know it they are available and from who? If...
I recently purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I have discovered that the exhaust is not connected to the outdrive - the hose/connection is missing from the exhaust manifold to the out drive. If I can get the engine started, does anyone know if I can run for a short time this way...
Just purchased my 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I am very new to boats especially the outboard. The engine did not have battery or positive cable. Also the engine might be seize. I have but MMO in the cylinders and it has been soaking for days. Now I just want to bump the engine to see...
I just purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165 engine. I think the engine might be seized. I have read that you should be able to turn it by hand. I have ordered the service manuals but it will be days before they arrive - I don’t think it will have instructions on how to do it in the...
Can anyone recommend a good affordable boat cover for my 19 foot 1975 Bayliner that I just purchased? Any hints or recommendations about using a boat cover? Any help would be greatly appreciated since I am a newbie with boat covers. Thank you
I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 1975 Mercruiser 165 engine. The boat had no battery and no battery cables. My first step in getting the boat running is to install the battery and battery cables. I know the positive cable goes to the starter solenoid where the red arrow is in the photo...
