What makes the gray discoloration I see on many of the Mercruiser outdrives I see. It always mistifies me why a drive will be pristine looking on the lower part, but have that gray color on the upper part. Intuitively I would have expected the opposite, since the lower part is in the water...
1973 16' Cobalt, 165hp Mercruiser
My father bought this boat in 1987, it's just now coming off its second 3 year layoff due to family illnesses. Over the years I've put a new steering cable, gas tank and interior in the boat. Recently this summer I put new coil, points and condenser in it...
1973 Cobalt 16'
165 hp Mercruiser inline 6
Mercruiser Sterndrive
S/N Engine 3557135
S/N Sterndrive 3567568
Each year when I put my boat in the water for the first time it typically will not stay running when I shift it into gear. I've learned to adjust the idle up a little and that always...
