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    Temporary Enclosures/Carports/Boatports

    I think I am in the market so...for those of you not lucky enough to have a shop or garage please post up your pics of temporary boatels, carports, or enclosures large enough to house boats during that winter restoration.
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    Merc 165 straight 6 harmonic balancer install

    I have read that you must press on the harmonic ballancer for the Merc 165 250ci staight 6 but my Merc Manual says to: 1. Coat front cover oil seal contact area of balancer with contact oil. 2. Attach damper tool J-8792 to damper (looks like a ruber piece) that hangs onto the pulley groove...
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    starsnstripers, I-6 questions, quadrajet on Merc 250ci?

    Do you have pictures of the mount you built for the starboard side engine mount that was missing on one of your blocks? Did you ever get the 292 in? I would love to see some pictures of the elusive Merc 200hp I-6 292. I did look at your old posts and tried tons of searches but couldn't find...
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    Paws Aboard, Cool but $$$$

    Has anyone seen the paws aboard dog ladder? This thing looks really cool and simple. Just a molded piece of plastic that hangs far enough in the water for your dog to use as a ladder and board the boat. Then I see the price...$250 FOR A MOLDED PIECE OF PLASTIC!?! Does this thing do something...
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    New stainless, excessive prop slip

    1971 Merc 165 inline 6 I was running a 23 pitch aluminum 3 blade; at 2500 rpm I would do about 27mph with a prop slip of 18-20% using the calculator. WOT throttle rpm was 3900 rpm and around 45 mph with prop slip dropping to 12-15%. I put a 4 blade 21 pitch stainless on and the prop slip has...
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    Alpha and bravo 1 props

    I have searched everywhere for this and iboats shows the same spline count and gear case diameter, but: Will a prop that fits an alpha fit a Bravo One? (I know Alpha and Bravo Two/Three are WAY different)
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    Mercury High 5, what pitch?

    I have a 1971 Glastron 17ft V-hull with a 165hp straight 6 Mercruiser. Currently I am running a 23pitch 14" prop and turn around 3900rpm at WOT. I am going to buy a Mercury High 5 prop as I am told and have read that this is the best prop for pulling skiers you can get and is very good with...
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    All about resins (Cliff Notes added to top of page 1)

    Okay, so I am preparing for my rebuild this winter and have been reading every 16-19ft glass rebuild on this forum I can. I understand what the pros and cons of epoxy vs. poly and yes Chrishayes, I know you will say to use poly :) which is what I am leaning towards. The big question I have to...
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    Carb Problem?

    This might be a stupid question, but I need to be sure. This is a Rochester 2GC carb and I just put a kit in it according to the Mecrusier manual. My question is I see gas dribble off the top of the venturi cluster down the throat when it is idling. The boat runs perfect so far save a rough...
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    Rochester 2GC-2v problem

    I am rebuilding my rochester 2bbl carb and found my main acceleation hesitation issue. The inlet check ball for the accelerator pump is jammed not letting any fuel into the accelerator pump. How can I remove this check ball? I have tried: 1. PB Blaster 2. Carb Cleaner 3. 125 PSI of air...
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    Old Hinge Pins

    1971 mercruiser 165, fresh water only How do the hinge pins come out of this drive? The manual says to remove the hinge pin lock screws or pins and remove hinge pins with a special puller tool? So which is it? Does it have hinge pins or lock screws? Then how do the pins come out? The...
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    Prop Help/ Compatiblity (Pre Alpha 165hp)

    I have two questions, but first let me state the boat's intended function. I care very little for top speed. I need this boat to be able to pull a slalom skier (28-32mph), wake boarder, or tube comfortably. Also, I cruise at a slow 20-25mph, but might need to cruise around 30mph in smoother...
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    Auto Fuel Pump question? Merc. 165 1977 Straight 6

    Excuse my post jack in Tiffany's post: How does the fuel pump vent to the intake? Do you mean if the diaphram breaks it would vent to the crankcase? I guess I don't understand as there is only one hose from my fuel pump to the intake an that is the fuel line otherwise it is on the otherside...
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    Poor Man's Skiboat...Restore?

    The Poor Man?s Ski Boat Project I have decided to document and share with you all the mechanical and functional restoration of my 1971 Glastron V174 into a Ski/Pleasure boat. I?m not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but it is a restoration of sorts. So far from the testing I have...
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    FIXED-1977 Mecruiser Type 1 drive, won't go into reverse

    Thank you guys for all your help, but I am stuck this time. I just installed a water pump in my 1977 Mecrusier Type I drive and once assembling the outdrive we cannot get it to shift into reverse. We have even pulled the drive cable off of the mounting bracket on the transom and tried to...
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    Mercruiser 165 Over Heating, outdrive question

    So my Mercruiser 165 with the Chevy 250ci started running a little hot. When I got home I pulled the lower leg and the impeller looks fine. So I am guessing it is the messed up thermostat that didn't look right, but this isn't my quesion. When pulling the lower leg I was trying to figure out...
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    Mercruiser 165 more help please

    I have a Mercruiser 165 with the Chevy 250ci engine. It had a blown head gasket, warped head and some cracks on the outside of the block. I have repaired all of the above and the engine seems to run good now. The oil is lightly milky due to residual left in the oil pump and lifters. Should I...
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    Merc. 165 Straight 6 crack

    1977 Glastron V174. I have found some horizontal cracks in the block of my Mercuriser 165 (6cyl Chevy 250ci) engine exactly where the manual said they would be. The head on my engine was also warped causing the head gasket to eventually go. For now I am going to JB weld the cracks and finish...
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    Mercruiser 165 straight 6 head gasket

    I purchased a 1977 Glastron V174 that has a mercruiser 165 straight 6. The engine starts right up. Hour meter looks original and reads 287. I can find no freeze plugs and have no idea how to check for block damage. It really is amazing how well it runs consideirng... Like an idiot I didn't...
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    Metal Fuel tank

    I just purchased a 1977 Glastron 174 with a Mercuriser 165. The fuel tank is in the front of the boat and appears to be of metal construction. The outside of the fuel tank looks worn, but for the most part there is no rust (aluminum?) and it seems to be in good shape. Will the new ethanol...
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