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4 Mercruiser 260 log exaust coversion coolant flow Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
13 1987 Mercruiser 260 Lacking Power and knocking only under load Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 1975 mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 mercruiser 260 hard starting after running awhile?? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 parts Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 mercruiser 260 overheating! fresh water cooled Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Looks like a Volvo 5.7 gi but it is really a 1988 mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 upper rebuild on mercruiser 260 in boat. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
48 1984 Mercruiser 260 head gasket job, lots of pics and questions! Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 Mercruiser 260 Closed Cooling Overheats at 3k RPM Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 97 Mercruiser 260 hard to start after running Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 Mercruiser 260 will not crank Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Mercruiser 260 hp 84 Imp 23 cuddy Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Cavitation over 3400 rpm, help with prop selection, mercruiser 260, 24' Sea Ray Prop Questions and Topics
7 1984 5.7L Mercruiser 260 w/ quadrajet carb hesitation on take off Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Mercruiser 260 lower end wasn't supported in tow, now it knocks when u run eng Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 Mercruiser 260 outdrive knock and shifting issue Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 81 mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
80 Mercruiser 260 HP OVERHEATING - Im Stumped! Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 Left or Right hand rotation, Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 1983 Mercruiser 260 HP Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Mercruiser 260 5.7L gets hot at low RPMs... timing issue? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 can i drop a mercruiser 888 in a boat that had a mercruiser 260 in it? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 Mercruiser 260 Alpha 2 Gen 2 power assist steering Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 23ft Mercruiser 260 5.7 prop question Prop Questions and Topics
2 1982 mercruiser 260 dies when shifting from reverse to neutral Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
14 85 Mercruiser 260/350 engine overheating only with high rpms not at idle? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 1982 Mercruiser 260 problems. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260...Fun with transom fitting replacment parts Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 - What's the trick to change the plugs? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 1981 mercruiser 260, is it an original mercruiser block? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
51 Mercruiser 260 low vacuum Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 mercruiser 260 low vacuum Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
14 Mercruiser 260 Alignment - Yeah I know it's in the adult section Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 1988 Mercruiser 260 hp must have distrib cap broken off? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Electrical schematic needed for 1981 Century Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
17 Stinking Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
10 1989 mercruiser 260 bravo 2 drive Non-Repair I/O and Inboards
0 Mercruiser 260 stalls after running at any rpm for lest than a min Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 New boater - cruising speed question - 1986 24' cuddy w Mercruiser 260 Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics)
1 86 Mercruiser 260 rebuild advise Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
17 How Long Can You Safely Run a Mercruiser 260 at WOT Non-Repair I/O and Inboards
4 Installing intake on Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 1983 Mercruiser 260 Cutting out Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Mercruiser 260 Alpha one - Gimbal housing cooling hose length Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
10 1983 Wellcraft Elite 210 with Mercruiser 260 Rebuild Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair
4 Timing, rpm, overheating on a mercruiser 260 chevy 350 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 Ignition coil grounding Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Mercruiser 260 Ignition coil grounding Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors
10 TIMING QUESTION Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 1987 Mercruiser 260 h.p. 350 ignition issues Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 83 Mercruiser 260 vertical drive shaft seal missing (for expert?) Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Mercruiser 260 Thermostat location Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 2000 Mercruiser 260 No Start/No Spark Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Mercruiser 260.. stuck in gear ar after impeller change, and dies when using shifter. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 Mercruiser 260 idle Temp on muffs?? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Flappers mercruiser 260 5.7 350, Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 (Chevrolet 350): water in oil & #1, #3, #5 cylinders Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 1982 mercruiser 260 pre alpha u-joints Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 Service manual anybody? Mercruiser 260 5.7l gm Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 mercruiser 260 pull Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Need a 1981 Mercruiser 260 Wiring Diagram Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 mercruiser 260 manual Non-Repair I/O and Inboards
6 Fuel delivery issue I think.... 1978 Mercruiser 260 Qjet 4 barrel pics added Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 is my mercruiser 260 a chevy 350 4 bolt Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 will this motor work replace my 1983 mercruiser 260? or is it too old Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Will a used chevy 305 car motor repalce my mercruiser 260 without any problems? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 Mercruiser 260 - Coolant in Oil Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 How to make secondaries open faster mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Knocking Mercruiser 260 at 1500 RPM getting on plane, but not below 1500 RPMs Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 79 searay srv 195 mercruiser 260 Sea Ray Boats
9 Mercruiser 260 I/O trouble shifting from Forward or Reverse INTO Neutral Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Carb or prop causing bogging mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
10 82 mercruiser 260 pops under load Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
14 mercruiser 260 overheating Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
43 Mercruiser 260 rebuilt - Water in cylinders and oil? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
24 Mercruiser 260 Pre-Alpha Lower unit part Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 89 mercruiser 260 v8 wont stay running when its been running for awhile? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 won't start Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 mercruiser 260/alpha to 350mag/bravo swap? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Will a mercruiser 260 lower unit work on a mercruiser 165? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 mercruiser 260 with volvo 290 Non-Repair I/O and Inboards
8 mercruiser 260 tilt / trim problem Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 1984 Mercruiser 260 Bellows Question Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Mercruiser 260 battery/trim question Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 Mercruiser 260 Pre-Alpha Cooling Hose? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 will a 1977 mercruiser outdrive mate with a 1985 mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 power tilt/trim problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 riser question.. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 mercruiser 260 hot trolling & high end Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 79 Mercruiser 260 propeller nut size? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Can I use Castrol 5w30 in my mercruiser 260? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 79 mercruiser 260 how many and where are the water drains? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Help with winterizing a '79 Wellcraft Sunhatch 195 with mercruiser 260 Wellcraft Boats
8 Mercruiser 260 Overheating Mystery Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
12 Max RPM for 1982 Mercruiser 260??? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 Mercruiser 260 Timing ???? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
14 Trim limit bypass - Mercruiser 260 Alpha I Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Mercruiser 260 W/thunderbolt IV timing Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 Mercruiser 260 Thunderbolt IV timing Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260 I/O battery drain Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
12 Adjusting Rebuilt Carburator - Mercruiser 260 / V8 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 RPM module on Mercruiser 260? Mercury & Mariner Outboards
1 RPM module on Mercruiser 260? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 1979 Mercruiser 260 serial? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 What bolt size for Mercruiser 260 engine stand? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 mercruiser 260 overheating Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 1986 mercruiser 260 thunderbolt iv surges and/or dies Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Putting on 4" center riser man. to 3" y pipe. Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Basic specs. Help! Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 mercruiser 260 rod knocking Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 1984 mercruiser 260 misses at WOT Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 exhaust elbow ???? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
10 Mercruiser 260 3000 rpm wot and drop in oil pressure Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 1979 mercruiser 260 steam coming from exhaust Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Gas in the Oil on 1988 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 1983 omc 260 to mercruiser 260??? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
21 1983 Mercruiser 260 replace w/305?? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 how to fire up 1981 Mercruiser 260 out of the boat Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Mercruiser 260 - how to get the water out (winterize engine) Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Upper Bellow on Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
18 How to make a meaner Mercruiser 260? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 5.7L mercruiser 260 valve lash adjustment Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 stern drive Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
10 The Limits of Mercruiser 260 Power Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 1981 Mercruiser 260 Popped out of gear cant get foward or reverse Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 V-8 Starts, Idles, then siezes at normal to high RPM Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 1985 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
14 Mercruiser 260, water in oil... Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 put 228 out drive on mercruiser 260 and alpha drive now over heats. help Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 How many quarts of oil for a fresh rebuild Mercruiser 260 1981 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 Mercruiser 260 alpha 1 temp gauge/sender does not work Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 81 Mercruiser 260 alpha shift problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Proper Operating temps Mercruiser 260? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
20 1982 Mercruiser 260 Dead? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 HELP! Mercruiser 260 dead? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 HELP! Mercruiser 260 dead? Mercury & Mariner Outboards
7 1978 Mercruiser 260 fuel filter???? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
17 could over reving 81 mercruiser 260 to 6000 cause lifter to colaps? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 1981 mercruiser 260 diagnosing knock and home repairs Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 mercruiser 260 lift/trim stopped working? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
21 Mercruiser 260 Steering froze Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
23 Mercruiser 260 Running HOTTT!! Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 water in lower unit on 81 mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 1995 Mercruiser 260 - roller or flat tappet cam? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 mercruiser 260 oil Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 mercruiser 260 oil capacity? is it 5 or 6? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
16 Will 84 mercruiser 260 transom shield fit on 81? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 1981 mercruiser 260 shifting problem Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 1980 mercruiser 260 starter wire Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 mercruiser 260 doesnt stop turning over when key is off Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 what hoses do you pour the antifreeze in when winterizing a mercruiser 260? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 1987 Wellcraft with Mercruiser 260 stalling Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
9 Mercruiser 260 HP 350, octane requirement? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 1986 Mercruiser 260 Starter Problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 1986 Mercruiser 260 Starter Problems Freshwater Fishing
22 1979 MerCruiser 260 starter problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Mercruiser 260 spark problem Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Help w/ shifting problem 1986 Mercruiser 260 Alpha One Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Mercruiser 260 stuck in reverse Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Replacing starter on Mercruiser 260 i/o Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 New Prop for Mercruiser 260 Prop Questions and Topics
14 Water in engine oil Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 Repair/Service Manual Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260 repair manual? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 1976 (IIRC) Mercruiser 260 Outdrive not going into gear Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
20 mercruiser 260 no power Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Will a Mercruiser 260 fit? Boat Restoration, Building, and Hull Repair
2 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 mercruiser 260 power limitations Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 - help Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
41 mercruiser 260 help Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 Mercruiser 260 HP Fuel Problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 350 Mercruiser 260 4100 RPM max Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 Mercruiser 260 overheating??? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 1984 mercruiser 260 pops under load Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Mercruiser 260 not getting spark Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Mercruiser 260 outdrive? What outdrive is this? Info needed Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Belt Noise on Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
13 ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A 1979 21' CHAPARRAL W/ MERCRUISER 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 Anyone know anything about a 1979 21' chaparral mercruiser 260 Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics)
2 '81 Mercruiser 260 Fuel Pump Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260 drain plugs Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 mercruiser 260 hp Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Mercruiser 260 "problem" Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Finding Trim Leak on Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 power steering mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 89' Mercruiser 260 won't run over 2500rpm Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 79 Mercruiser 260 Out of Gear. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Surging over 2200 RPM's 1984 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
7 mercruiser 260 stern drive shift problem Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 mercruiser 260 running hot Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
13 Mercruiser 260 (Dazed and Confused) Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260, No Spark- Thunderbolt IV Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
0 mercruiser 260 engine swap Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 1979 mercruiser 260 outdrive oil leak. Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
4 78 Mercruiser 260 trim and tilt problem Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
8 Inspection of exhaust shutters on mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
23 Mercruiser 260 prevortec Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
11 Mercruiser 260 lost power to prop Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Mercruiser 260 3000 rpm max? Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 Mercruiser 260 shift Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
5 Mercruiser 260...acceleration problems Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 Winterizing a 1987 Mercruiser 260 Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
3 Mercruiser 260 stalls in reverse Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
2 mercruiser 260 v8 alternator wire diagram help! Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
6 Mercruiser 260 V8: Oil gushing out from dipstick Mercruiser I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives
1 FWC for Mercruiser 260 Mercury & Mariner Outboards