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    loss of acceleration

    hi everyone; mercruiser 165 hp model #21653 serial #3465185. 6 cylinder model. The engine was tuned up this year with new ignition, wires , plugs, coil, oil, gear lube, everything else lubed. New coupler, and fuel filter. The boat ran very well. Shifter works great forward and reverse. Ran a...
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    grey oil

    Hey again; 1972-78 Mercruiser 165hp Serial number 3465185. Im not sure why things happened and the ways to remedy grey thick engine oil. i worked on tuning the engine this year with new points, condenser, coil, spark plugs and wires. I cleaned the carb with carburator cleaner as per the...
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    cant take off trim tab

    trying to get the trim tab off of a pre alpha mercruiser outdrive. The bolt appears stripped. what is a sure fire method to get that off with tools at home.
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    lost forward and reverse on mercruiser stern drive

    hi again everyone; Mercruiser 165hp model number 21653 serial number 3465185. i think its a prealpha drive? I got towed in the other day. I had the boat running very well for the morning fishing with no problems. Then when on return home and engaging the trottle into forward position the...
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    165 mercruiser no start

    hi everyone. my 165 mercruiser ran for me once this year. it did die on me once when i put it in forward but started again and lasted for the entire journey. The next time it started very well then when i put it in forward it died again. This time it will not start. It seemed like i wasnt...
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