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    Possible Venting Issue with Mercruiser 165 inline 6

    I will try this again, ask earlier, but was kept hanging with no resolve. Have a 1971 Glastron completely rennovated with Mercruiser 165 inline 6, everything in her new except block and alternator. At first I thought I was vapor locking, put Phlenoic spacer on Rochester 2jet carb, but kept...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 after being run for 30mins wont go after stopped

    Seen many problems here like I am experiencing with my completely rennovated 1971 Glastron V174 with Mercruiser 165 inline 6, rebuilt Rochester carb 2bbl except Float(mechanic stated it was good), everything new except block, heat wrapped fuel lines, new gas tank, new lines, new fuel pump, new...
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    Very strong gas fumes , boat dies after 45 mins

    Just finished a two year rennovation of my 1971 glastron v-174 Mercruiser 165 inline 6. Has most everything new except gas tank, gas line, engine and exhaust. Sterndrive was in good condition. Took it out today for the first time. Ran great for the first 45 mins, but very strong gas fumes...
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    1971 Mercruiser 165 inline 6...where is the circuit breaker?

    Could anyone please tell me where the circuit breaker on a 1971 mercruiser inline 6 would be located. Followed the wires but I can not find it...would there actually be one on it? Thanks, Dianne
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    Pre Alpha Sterndrive Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Trim Sender Unit

    Still working, and probably will be working, on my 1971 Glastron Mercruiser 165 inline 6, I believe I have a pre alpha unit. Wires to Trim Sender corroded, broken sheathing, in horrible condition. Took outdrive off, will replace all belows, water hose, etc. Serial number, as best I could...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Need help with Electric Conversion Kit

    Been working on my 1971 Glastron Mercruiser 165 inline 6 with the help of everyone here..have another question, of course. Decided to install a Mallory E-Spark Electronic Converstion kit in lieu of points, purchased new 12volt Mallory ignition coil also. In reading the directions for the...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Help with New Carter Fuel Pump

    Been working on my 71 Glastron with a Mercruiser 165 inline 6. Have purchased a new carter fuel pump. The old pump was totally different, no filter, and no vent to carb. I am assuming this fuel pump has a vent to carb due to the fact that there in a IN port and a OUT port plus and brass barb...
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    Mercruiser 165 Inline 6 Fuel Pump

    Still trying to get my Mercruiser 165 Inline 6 started, have put new plugs, plug wires, distbuter cap, rotor, condenser, rewired and put in new ignition switch, all new fuel lines, new Racor Fuel Water Separator and new solenoid switch. Bought a new battery last year, which I stored out of boat...
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    Inside numbering on a Mallory Distributer Cap

    Just need to ask someone what the numbers mean inside of a mallory distributor cap. I see a number 5 and I think a number 2, so I am assuming that this is the positioning of the cap for the #5 and #2 spark plug wire. Working on a mercruiser 165 inline 6, previous owner took cap and plug...
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    Rennovating 1971 Glastron with Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Need help with valve lash

    I am renovating my 71 Glastron with a Mercruiser 165 inline 6. I am in need of help with the valve lash adjustment in that the Seloc manual does not show me, on each cylinder, which is Intake and which is Exhaust. I understand the procedure on a cold not running engine, and there are two...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 Fuel Filters

    I have a 1971 Glastron V-174 with a Mercruiser 165hp inline 6 serial # 3078952 that I am restoring. Owner before me has rigged up fuel line with filter from gas line to fuel pump. I would like everything as orginial as it was, but I cannot figure out where the fuel filters should be on this...
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