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    260 mercruiser sterndrive froze in up position

    I have a 87 260 mercruiser w/ alpha 1 sterndrive. Boat has been in storage for three years. Engine started great but sterndrive is stuck in up position. Any ideas or suggestions. Worked great when put up 3 years ago. Fluid level looks good and sounds like system is "trying". Would love to get...
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    dipstick install 260 mercruiser

    I have a 1987 260 mercruiser that I removed the dipstick tube. The tube came out easily by simply pulling upward and turning. The tube has a beleved ring approx, 12 inches from the bottom. At the point where the tube enter the block the hole looks to also be tapered. My problem is that the tube...
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