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  1. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Break-in

    After hour many hours should the oil be changed on a completely rebuilt engine (165 Mercruiser IL6)?
  2. FreeBeeTony

    Low WOT RPM's

    I am still having problems with low WOT RPM's. I am only getting about 3200 RPM's at WOT. The boat is a '78 20' Grady White Gulfstream with a Mercruiser 160 IL6, 1.65:1 outdrive and a 19" pitch prop. I just completed rebuilding the engine (bored 0.030 over, new pistons, rings, bearings, oil...
  3. FreeBeeTony

    Engine Timing/ WOT RPM's

    If an egine's timing is too far advanced will this gave any affect on the WOT RPM's? I recentky rebuilt an older Mercruiser 165 IL6. I had a hard time finding the timing mark on the vibration damper and the readings on the timing flange on the block are not visible. Assuming the middlie of the...
  4. FreeBeeTony

    Water in outdrive? HELP!!!

    I took the top cover off my pre-Alpha 165 Mercruiser outdrive to inspect the fluid. And I didn't like what I found: the oil was lite brown and about 1/2 inch below the vent screw. I proceded to drain the oil and it didn't seem like too much came out! When I drained the oil, the drain plug wasn't...
  5. FreeBeeTony

    Taking Water On

    I recently purchased a '78 Grady White 20' Gulfstream. I rebuilt the engine (Mercruiser IL6) and put it in the water for the first time this past w/e. I noticed I was taking on a little bit of water, enough that the automatic switch activated the bilge pump. When I pulled the boat out of the...
  6. FreeBeeTony

    Testing Exhaust Manifold

    My IL6 Mercruiser 165 is running hot (~185). I am suspecting a restricted exhaust manifold because both water pumps, thermostat and riser are new.<br />How can I check to see if it is clogged? I was going to connect a garden hose to the input and see if it ran clear but a friend said he didn't...
  7. FreeBeeTony

    Mercruiser 165 Over heat problem

    On my first trip with my newly rebuilt '78 mercruiser it seemed to run hot when at higher RPM's. When at lower rpm's (2500) it seemed to run around 160 deg. Is this too hot for normal? When I tried to open her up the temp shot past 180! This is the first time out for me in this boat. I rebuilt...
  8. FreeBeeTony

    Fuel Gauge

    I need help troubleshooting the fuel gauge on my '78 Grady White. The gauge itself checks out. How can I tell if the sender is ok?
  9. FreeBeeTony

    Fuel Gauge

    I need help troubleshooting the fuel gauge on my '78 Grady White. The gauge itself checks out. How can I tell if the sender is ok?
  10. FreeBeeTony

    Shift Interupt Switch

    Is it possible to adjust/align the Mercruiser 165 shift interupt switch without the boat being in the water? Can you adjust it in the driveway or does the prop need a load (water) on it?<br /><br />When I shift in and out of gear I don't see the switch being activated when in the driveway...
  11. FreeBeeTony

    Mercruiser Shift Cable Replacement

    I had the shift cable replaced on my late '70's Mercruiser 165, the one going to the outdrive. Yesterday I started it in my driveway on the muffs and tried to put it into gear. It went into reverse ok but made a clicking noise when put into forward. Does this mean the cable isn't adjusted...
  12. FreeBeeTony

    Trim Cylinder Manifold Mercruiser 165

    I removed the trim cylinders, hoses and manifold from my intermidiate housing. I am replacing the manifold to accept larger fittings on the hoses for the new style trim pump. When I reinstall the manifold, is it neccessary to use some kind of sealant in addition to the gasket? The outdrive is a...
  13. FreeBeeTony

    Electronic Ignition Conversion

    I recently installed a Pertronix Ignitor conversion kit on my Mercruiser 165 IL6. It seems to work fine, fires-up almost as soon as it turns over. I have read that if you leave the key in the on postion w/o the engine running it will cause the unit to fail. Has anybody heard of any problems with...
  14. FreeBeeTony

    Power Increase for Mercruiser 165

    I recently completed a rebuild of a early '70s Mercruiser 165 IL6. Runs great so far! While I was in the process of the rebuild, I noticed that the manifold would accept a 4bbl carb. Does anyone know if this engine ever used a 4bbl? Would the cam need to be changed? Just thinking for the...
  15. FreeBeeTony

    u-Joint Lubrication

    I recently greased the u-jonts on my 165 Mercruiser. When I did, I only saw grease ooze out of 1 of the 4 corners on each u-joint. Is this normal? Or should I see graese come out of aLL 4 corners?
  16. FreeBeeTony

    Shift Linkage Position

    After replacing the water pump on my Mercruiser 165 outdrive I noticed that the alignment of the shifter is off. When in forward the shifter should be facing directly forward. Its off to the port side. Question is this: I already filled the outdrive with fluid! If I don't remove the vent screw...
  17. FreeBeeTony

    Mercruiser 165 Outdrive Questions

    I purchased a Mercruiser 165 outdrive on ebay recently. Looks to be in good shape except for some minor dings on the skeg. I plan on installing a new water pump. Today I took the top cover off to inspect the gears. Looks ok so far. My question is this: is there supposed to be a gasket under the...
  18. FreeBeeTony

    Rebuild Complete!

    I finished the rebuild of my Mercruiser 160. <br />Bored out 0.030 over w/ new pistons, bearings, rings, oil pump, fuel pump, water pump, starter, rebuilt carb, switched to electronic ignition....<br />Started it for the first time today in the boat!<br />Started right up! Had to adjust the...
  19. FreeBeeTony

    '78 Grady 20' Gulfstream

    I purchased a '78 Grady White. Am just about complete with the engine rebuild and am wondering about the gas tank. The boat sat for at least a year. I think the tank is empty, hope the fuel evaporated. Is there a way I can check the condition of the tank w/o removing it? Can it be pressure checked?
  20. FreeBeeTony

    Carburator Rebuild

    Rebuilding carb on '67 Mercruiser 160 IL6. The kit came with 2 small metal beads. When I disassembled the carb I didn't see any beads. I cleaned it as best I could, replaced the accelerator pump, seat and needle valve and re-assembled it. Is there anything I should look for? I think it was...
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