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  1. AvalonSeafarer

    Mercruiser 165 Engine swap (long shot)

    Hello All First of all I want to thank the legends on this site who have shared their expertise with dummies like me!! On an earlier post I was advised to one day update my 60's & 70's Mercuiser 165 inline 6 setup. The previous owner must have been a good engineer as his unusual setup up lasted...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Pre alpha shift issues

    Hello all. Hopefully taking the SS Kirra II for her 'maiden' voyage this weekend. She shifts from nuetral to forward & reverse quite easily but I dont hear any of the 'almost stall' of the engine when doing so. As a result there is a very slight grinding of the gears and the revs dont seem to...
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    Mercruiser Alpha Trim Rams Clips/seals

    Hello The clips on one of my trim rams have become loose as pictured, but it still works fine & doesnt leak - should i replace now, the boat is not kept in the water anymore & not used often. Thanks in anticipation:confused:
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    Mercruiser 165 Heat exchanger

    Hello all Is it possible/advisable to fit a heat exchanger kit to a 165 without replacing the original thermostat & thermostat housing. Any information greatly appreciated!
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