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    lower unit swap on Mercruiser inline 6 outdrive

    I found a complete outdrive on CL ( I know) and want to swap the lower with mine. When I turn the shift shaft on mine it will go in reverse neutral and forward but will not lock. I have been reading that it's not worth rebuilding but I can't spring for the big bucks for a "factory" rebuilt at...
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    Another overheating issue on 1972 mercruiser inline 6 165hp.

    Hi all. First post. I've got a Larson 1972 with mercruiser 165hp inline 6. Serial 2765230. I believe this is a pre Alpha. I pulled the lower unit today and discovered the guide tube of the impeller housing melted. It was still around the pickup tube but was pulled down (kinda like pulling a...
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