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    Oveheating '78 165 inline 6

    Ok, this has been a chronic issue for the last two season that I can't seem to correct.. engine overheats at low rpms <1500.. above that it's fine.. so far I've replaced the impellor (twice), replaced the v-belt, inpsected the (on the motor) water pump and done a couple tests. test 1)...
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    24 ft Celebrity Status what would you pay?

    Hey all, I'm looking at a 1993 24t Celebrity Status (cuddy) and need some input. Looks clean from the outside and owner says it's clean inside too. Has the 454 magnum, stainless prop, cover, and trailer. Owner says it's in good mechanical condition. NADA says $8155 for Low retail and $9275...
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    Merc manuals 3 & 4 online

    I have a link to manual 6 at boatfix.com. Does anyone have a link to manuals 3 & 4? Tony
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    Online service Manual?

    Hi all, I'm looking for link to a online service manual to replace my u-joint belows and reinstal the drive for a 78 Mercruiser 165. I think it's an Alpha drive (it fit the description of an Alpha when I changed the impeller), but have been told it could be pre-Alpha too.
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    Outdrive pressure test help

    I have a 78 Mercruiser 165. Changed the outdrive lube to discover it was milky although it did not appear to be low. Still got a little more the an quart out of it. Anyhow, trying to pressure test the outdrive just to be sure. I don't have a manual so I've been piecing together a procedure...
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    fuel gauge innaccurate - 1978 Mercruiser 165

    My fuel guage is innaccurate... when the tank is full it reads about 3/4.. best I can tell it's just off by a 1/4 tank, but haven't pushed the low end to find out... I pulled the sender and manually positined it at the upper limit (metal tab) and it still only read 3/4 full. How do I tell if...
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    1978 mercruiser 160 overheating

    My 1978 mercuriser 160 inline six overheats when I run less than 1500 rpms (about 5mph), but runs fine above 1500 rpms. I've already replaced water pump/impeller and thermostat. I'm new to this boat.. is this normal or is there somthing else I should be checking?
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    mercruiser 165 - stalls on return to dock

    My 1978 mercruiser 165 inline 6 seems to always stall as i'm coming back into dock. It will restart, but immediatly stall as I shift into gear (forward or reverse). It has stalled on the way out too, but seem much worse on the way back. I suspect running it slow in the no wake zone maybe a...
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    165 Mercruiser - stalls on return to dock

    My 1978 mercruiser 165 inline 6 seems to always stall as i'm coming back into dock. It will restart, but immediatly stall as I shift into gear (forward or reverse). It has stalled on the way out too, but seem much worse on the way back. I suspect running it slow in the no wake zone maybe a...
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    how to set point gap

    can anybody point me to some instructions on how to set point gap?<br /><br />Happen to know the gap setting for a '78 Mercruiser 165 inline 6?
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    165 Mercruiser - no spark / low voltage

    Hey all.. I just bought a 1978 Mercuiser 165 inline 6.. I've had it out three times now.. the first time it started fine at first but after running it about an hour (and shutting down) it wouldn't start.. I kept trying and eventually it did. second time no issues.. third time it stalled...
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