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    5 Amp current in stand by. Normal?

    Slickcraft with GM inboard 6cyl in-line 165HP. No other accessories besides a inboard engine and the sterndrive. Yesterday I discovered that before even crancking my engine (doesn't run yet) it draws already 5A from the battery. This seems to be very high in my opinion. I will try to isolate...
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    What is this on my 6cyl in line 165HP?

    Hi, been working on the engine for a while. Soon a compression test. But then I saw this part on the side of the block. Does anyone have an idea what this is used for? And should I "adjust" something? Thx Yorick
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    What type sterndrive

    Hi, Yesterday I picked up the boat and first step was to remove the Mercruiser sterndrive. Engine is a Mercruiser 165HP. Gimbal bearing still moving smooth. Gimbal bellow in good condition. U-joint is moving smoothly and no play issues. BUT: quite some oil in the bellow. I suppose that there...
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    Rebuild old mechanical Fuel pump or go for Electric Fuel pump

    Hi and thanks! To be honest I need to see for myself more in detail the issue as such. Saturday I can pick up the boat. Was just trying to get an opinion on the mechanical pump versus electric as I saw in some cases people just changed to an electric pump. But anyhow, thanks for the reply and...
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    Rebuild old mechanical Fuel pump or go for Electric Fuel pump

    Hi, I bought a boat with a 1980 Mercruiser 165HP. Engine starts when filling up the carburator with fuel and then dies. They stated: most likely broken fuel pump, but I still need to double check if this is really the issue. Question: suppose the mechanical fuel pump indeeds requires a rebuild...
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