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    How to diagnose a "spun coupler"?

    Hi Guys: I have a 1974 Mercruiser inline 6 mod 165 in a Grew 22.5 cuddy. How can I tell whether or not I have a "spun coupler"? That is to say, how can I tell whether or not the coupler has deteriorated to such an extent that the power from the engine is not transmitted to the outdrive...
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    Pop Ups?

    Hi Guys: I guess this message is really to the mods: How can I opt out of the extremely irritating pop ups for Ford trucks which have started to appear each time I change a page? Please let me know. kilowatts
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    Aluminum Chambered Boats?

    Hi Guys: I have the opportunity to purchase a 2006 23' ACB pilothouse sport fisher with an Evinrude 200. I know they were built in Bellingham, WA and I know they're no longer in business. My question is: Can anyone give me an opinion on them for use in the Pacific Northwest and Lower...
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 rebuild.

    Hi Guys: I have a 1976 Slickcraft/Grew SS215 with a MCM 165 inline six in it. Over the past few years my hobby has become an obsession and along with my friend John, we've rebuilt 5 inline sixes. I visited all of the marinas and marine mechanics in the Greater Vancouver area and left my name...
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    Mercruiser Vazer?

    Hi Guys: Just out of interest, whatever happened to the Mercruiser Vazer? Does anybody know? kilowatts
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    Swing-away tongue and trailer brakes.

    Hi Guys: I have a double axle galvanized trailer for a 22ft boat which has surge brakes fitted. In order to fit into the new house garage i may need to install a swing-away tongue. How would I do that with the brake line running down the middle of the tongue? Is there a flexible fitting...
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    1976 tilt trim pump

    Hi Guys: I've developed a leak in my 1976 tilt trim pump for my MCM 165 inline 6 engine and leg. I know I can buy the gasket set to fix the leak in the pump but my question is: Can I buy a complete new pump setup and bolt it right up rather than repair the old one? Many Thanks: kilowatts
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    1977 Mercury Model 110 9.8hp manual

    Hi Guys: I have a 1977 Mercury Model 110 9.8hp 2 stroke but I don't have a manual. After having checked the manual stickies at the top of this section I didn't find the right one in the list. Could anyone please advise me where to download one? Many thanks. kilowatts
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    Mercruiser 165 inline 6 torque curve.

    Hi Guys: I'm a big fan of the MCM 165 inline 6 engines having rebuilt several over the last little while. Does anyone know where I could get a torque graph for a stock engine? Searched but no result. Many thanks in advance: kilowatts
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    MCM 470, Stringer Drive, Engine Oil, Vaseline and cardboard!

    Hi Guys: I need some opinions please. Last month my sister was remarried and I finally met my new brother-in-law. It turns out that early in his career he worked on the design team for the OMC stringer drive. Later on he moved over to Mercruiser and was the head of the design team for the...
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    How to post pictures?

    Hi Guys: After having searched the forum I can't find how to post pictures. Would someone be kind enough to post a step by step list of instructions? My apologies if this is in the wrong section. Many Thanks: Kilowatts.
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    1969 MCM Model II drive with 292 inline 6

    Hi Guys: I have the opportunity to buy a 1969 18' runabout with the original 292 inline 6 coupled to the original MCM Model II drive in good but non-running condition. I am very familiar with the 250 inline 6 having rebuilt 2 of them and I have always hankered for the larger 292 but until now I...
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    How do I start my motor out of the boat?

    Hi Guys: I've recently rebuilt a Mercruiser 165 inline 6 and I have it ready to go bolted to a 2 x 4 platform in my garage. I want to start it before I install it to take care of any possible leaks or problems. It's wired and full of fluids but I don't know where to attach the starter cables...
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