1968 Mercruiser 160 HP ID & Tune-up Specs.

23x8io

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:confused: I believe to be a 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP straight 6 cyl. is stamped with a serial #F12176BJ at the base of the distributor. Can anyone break this Mercruiser engine number down for identification. Also can you furnish the correct tune-up specifications and the correct spark plugs for this piece of history. I can find nothing on-line and for this engine. They always show information for a newer 165 HP. :cool: Happy Sailing! - Rich
 

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Re: 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP ID & Tune-up Specs.

Search the forum for manuals you will find a link hiding some where. I think you need # 1 it should have all the info you need.
Good Luck
 

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Re: 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP ID & Tune-up Specs.

:confused: Opened an account in 4shared.com but it is smarter then me. The #1 manual comes up but I can't get it open to view it or save it. Any help on that? Still need some tune-up specs on the 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP w/250 cid. Thank you for the help. :D- Rich
 

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Re: 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP ID & Tune-up Specs.

You don't have to open an account to download that manual.
Just click the BLUE download button, wait 90 seconds and click the Download File Now link just above the clock.
The file is huge (180MB), give it some time to download, and save to your computer.
Then open with Adobe Acrobat reader.


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Re: 1968 Mercruiser 160 HP ID & Tune-up Specs.

Thanks for the help on the 1968 Mercruiser manuals. I finally got it to download ONLY WITH YOUR HELP. THANKS DON!!!! The old Powercat will be in tune again. - Rich
 
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