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    how do I use Dwell meter?

    Hello all, 1978 merc 165, all original as far as i know. did the point, condenser, cap change and i did the best I could with the feeler gauge. I have an old (obviously) dwell meter that I have never used. I hooked it up to negative coil and ground as instructed in manual. I crank the engine...
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    Danger! help! Cant turn the wheel back under power

    Hello and thanks in advance. Newish to boating. 1978 Larson bowrider, merc io 165hp alpha1 non-power-steering I have been getting this boat up to snuff and lubing up everything, now the wheel turns easily without drag, outdrive moves no problem. however while under anything above say 1/4...
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    help! new old boat owner; how do i drive this?

    Hello! experienced sailor new to the motorboat scene. I got a 1978 larson all american open bow with a merc 165 i/o. I am mechanically experienced... I got the engine running pretty smooth and the prop turns and trim mostly works, but my main question is that i'm not sure if it ever gets in...
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