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    Shift Cables

    I seem to have a lot of travel in my shift cables when going into forward gear and do not want to take this into the shop for repair. I am good with mechanics and following directions if anyone could please give me a step by step directions on how to properly adjust shift/throttle cables. It...
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    Loss of Power at WOT 165hp inline 6

    I am losing power after running at WOT for longer periods of time and pulling a tube for only 10-15min. I have recently changed plugs/plug wires, distributor cap, points, condenser, rotor, coil. I have good fuel flow to the carb but can hear what sounds like a suction noise coming from inside...
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    WATER IN mY OIL!!

    Re: WATER IN mY OIL!! These are pictures of my spark plug holes #5 and #6 atleast from front to back they are not sure about firing order. I have welded the crack, replaced the manifold and riser gasket and run it now for the last two weekends. No evidence of water in my oil at all. Has...
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    WATER IN mY OIL!!

    I live in central Illinois, and came off a very mild winter. I winterized my boat as i have done in years past, other than the fact i did not cover it all winter. I filled the cooling system with RV Anitfreeze until it cam out the exhaust. Yes, not very boat savy on winterization and have...
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    Tilt/Trim clicking

    Recently i replaced the Tilt/trim solenoid and it still does not raise or lower..all it does is click when the up or down buttons are pushed an ideas..i could use a wiring diagram of the tilt/trim if one is available..it is a 1976 mercrusier 165hp 6cyl...the boat is a mark twain if that...
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