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    1985 175HP Merc dies at slow idle

    Anybody know if it is normal for this model engine to lose spark to one bank of cylinders at slow idle? Engine runs fine at fast idle and higher, but dies at slow idle. Using timing light, the engine stumbles and starts to die exactly at the same time as losing spark to one bank of...
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    Question Head Bolt Re-torque

    I had head gaskets replaced on my black max V6 a couple months ago. Should I re-torque the bolts? If so, what ft-lb? Should each bolt be backed out a little first or simply torqued to spec? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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    Poppet valve location on 1985 175 black max

    I would appreciate any advice on the following: 1985 175hp black max runs ok with good power, but I'm concerned about overheating possibility. Water pressure gauge shows 8-10psi at idle and pegs meter (25+) as rpms increase. Motor temp gauge runs about 160F at idle, but increases to...
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    Tilt/Trim doesn't 1985 175HP

    Tilt/trim solenoids both click, but trim motor does not run. Wires do not get hot. I don't know how it is supposed to work exacly, but the green and blue wires both go to 12V + with either up or down trim and both solenoids trip. How do I test run motor? (It has green , blue, and black...
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    What is best way to add temp gauge to 1985 v-6 merc?

    the old wire to the "buzzer" horn temp alarm corroded out. Anybody have any recommendation on installing temp gauge on older v-6 mercs? The original motor alarm is only on 1-3-5 head. Anyone add gauge to both heads? Thanks
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    1985 Black Max 175 -- replace one powerpack or both???

    Recently lost spark to cylinder bank 2/4/6. Swapped power pack wires and problem switched to bank 1/3/5. The old dead power pack is "solid black" with numbers 332-7778 stamped on back side. Question is whether to replace both power packs or just the dead one??? (If I don't replace both...
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    Want to find out Max RPM range--1985 175HP Black Max

    I purchased a Seloc manual for V6 mercs, but when looking up engine specs for my "new" 175HP merc, there is a mis-print for cubic inches or bore/stroke (therefore, I don't trust the RPM range listed!). Is the 1985 175HP the same cubic inches as 150HP or 200HP?<br /><br />Thanks
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    prop change vs. trim tab installation

    New to me 19'Grady w/1985 175hp black max merc. Currently has a 3-blade michigan wheel 13.75X21 prop. With normal load, boat goes about 50mph with only 4600rpm indicated on tach. Boat is a little too fast at minimum planing speed, and I would like to improve rough water ride with family...
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    Outboard mounting bolt/washer pulled into transom

    I have a good condition mid '80's boat. One bottom mounting bolt for the V-6 outboard has pulled into the transom and cracked through the glass on inside of transom (washer has pulled through the glass). Transom wood seems solid --no flexing or hollow spots anywhere. Bolt installed from inside...
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