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    Install lower unit Alpha 1 Gen 1 140 Mercuiser

    Hi Gang... I am trying to re-Install my lower unit Alpha 1 Gen 1 140 Mercuiser. I have watched many you tube videos and also checked for answers here in the old forums. Looking for advice. I have my shifter in forward and have also turned the shift shaft on the lower unit clockwise to forward...
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    What just happened?

    Hi Guys. Here is an interesting one.... 8 miles down the lake my engine quits. (1986 140hp Mercruiser) Running at about 1500-2000 rpm. Just suddenly stops. No extra noise. Nothing. I tried to restart but only get a "Clunk" from the starter. Hook up 3 batteries....nothing. At this point I am...
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    Part number help please.

    Hi Gang. I am having difficulty figuring out how to get part numbers or cross reference them. I have a Mercruiser 140 Serial number A385639 so I know it's a 120 H.P./2.5L140 H.P./3.0L R/MR/ALPHA ONE Specifically looking for Distributor Cap, Rotor/condensor, and Plug wires. Can anyone help? I...
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    3.0 140hp inline 4 cyl. Mysteriously stops working

    Good morning all. I've had this issue 3 or 4 times now. Driving along and all of a sudden the motor dies. Try to start it right away and no luck. Wait a few minutes and it starts. So this happened again (on Lake Ontario!) when I was about 1km off shore. That's a long way to row. This time I...
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    Mercruiser 165 Straight 6- Water leaking

    Good morning all. So I am kind of new to the I/O world. My recent purchase is a 77 Glastron with the 165 Inline 6 (Merc) Bought the package for the trailer but If I can get the Boat/Motor to a point where it runs well I can make some cash back. Ignition issue from yesterday is solved thanks to...
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    Mercruiser 165 Straight 6- Trouble starting.

    I just picked up a Glastron with a Mercruiser 165 Straight 6. Approximately 1977 Power at Positive side of coil is 5.9VDC. From reading in the forums I see that this is correct. Coil tests within OEM specs. The only way I can get it to start is to jumper a 12VDC current direct from the battery...
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    Propellers

    3.0L Alpha 1 ...I have differing opinions on Prop pitch. One guy tells me 16/17 and another tells me 19/21. Which is correct?
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