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    what should max RPM be for....

    Chevy V8 350 260 (MC I-drive) merc stern drive 1981 Eng # 5654536 Thank you. I am trying to decide prop questions.
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    Merc manual statement on lube

    Chevy V8 350 260 merc stern drive 1981 (MC 260 I drive) Eng # 5654536 Merc Manual Section 1-6 Lubricating power steering system says that if you grease fitting WITHOUT being fully RETRACTED may cause hydraulic lock. I had no trouble with stiffness until after I lubed and I DID NOT have fully...
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    Too much grease?

    greased all power steering and gimble zerts last fall for first time in many years. Could I have forced "old" broken down grease into cable slide tube? or could too much grease cause problem? See below for background question asked and never answered. Thank you. BACKGROUND: Chevy V8 350 260...
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    Another power steering problem

    Chevy V8 350 260 merc stern drive 1981 Eng # 5654536 New block and engine last fall (don't ask...KIDS) so lower housing was off by dealer and reinstalled (I have to assume gimbal was in good shape and re-applied properly, and they said they test drove it after repair). Replaced freeze damaged...
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