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    1974' 120HP to 140HP swap? Plug & Play????

    If a 120HP is worn out, can a 140HP of equivilent year be dropped in without alteration? This is a MC-1 drive. Conversly, can the 165 HP inline six be dropped in and the back end towards the transom stay as is? I know the front end needs altered to fit, I just want to know about the transom...
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    1990 Alpha One Gen 1 5.7L 350. What gearing?

    I found it odd that a 5.7L 2bbl would have the 1.50:1 outdrive w/19p prop. I thought this would have a 1.65:1 drive on it. Can anyone confirm?
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    Price check on 79' Sea Ray SRV-260

    Boat Details in signature.... Need to get a ball park value. Below is a list of issues. Short and sweet, here is what is wrong: -Transom moves quite a bit when you pull up and down on the drives. -Starboard 470 engine leaks out cam seals, and has a blown exhaust manifold gasket. Starter...
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    Looking at a 1990 Wellcraft Eclipse 233, worth it? $7900

    Trailer: A near mint eagle bunk style trailer with alloy rims. Trailer looks like new with original paint, tires are VERY dry rotted & junk. Axle has only rear brakes so I would need to add to front axle to be in PA laws. Boat: Mechanically appears good w/ new bellows & water pump. Engine...
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    470 Cam seals. How much, and how hard?

    Is this a job for a home mechanic? I have twin 470s and the starboard engine leaks real bad. If it is too hard, how much typically would a shop charge. Right now it is an EXTERNAL leak only and there is no MILKSHAKE YET!!!!!!! Someone local did convert his to raw water so it would just leak...
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    Boat Explosion - Erie, PA

    After a great 2 days of boating over memorial weekend, I woke up today to read this. Makes me sick to read somthing like this. I have no info to add as it is all hear say, but I am still wondering if the blower was on while all this was occuring...
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    How to lift an engine properly?

    I got my 165 inline six out of the parts boat very quick. Like 20 minutes! But I cut a section of the boat out that allowed me to literally lift it straight up. I used a forklift and a chain. If I did not want to cut the boat all up, how would you even dream of lifting that engine...
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    Where do I lift my 165HP Inline 6 to pull engine?

    I see two lift brackets but they are both on the one side. Where do you guys lift from?
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    Used impeller has weak flow at idle, but fine at cruise / WOT???

    I know I will be flamed for this question........but.....:facepalm: I got a used 165HP outdrive complete, and the first thing I did was take the pump housing off and inspect. The impeller was in perfect shape and felt soft and nice. The housing and upper gasket was perfect so I reassembled...
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    Pulling 18' boat with Lincoln Town Car

    Two things: I am in need of the U-haul part# for the relay box that goes in the trunk. In 96' they switched to a LCM to control lighting, although you *CAN* use vehicle wiring to power the trailer lights, it is not wise to do so, especially me who often forgets to unplug..... Secondly I...
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    165HP Inline Six. Keep or part out???

    Engine is intact except the coil and alt is missing. Should I strap to a skid and try to sell, or part it out completely. Engine will not run as boat wiring is completely hacked going to the dash. Engine is hardly secured as front motor mounts are rotted thru and have sunk into the floor...
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    Unable to pull oil from dipstick tube. What am I doing wrong?

    I have 2 Merc 165HP inline six's, neither will suck oil from the dipstick tube. On my prior bayliner I slipped the hose over the dipstick tube and sucked the oil out. I assume I need a tiny tube to go inside where the dipstick would go. I cannot get at the bottom of the oil pan, its is simply...
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    120/140/165 inline's. When to use lead substitute?

    1974' 120HP 4cyl, and 1977' 165HP 6cyl Do either of these engines need lead substitute? If so, what happens if you don't.
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    Welding the outdrive????

    I finally sourced the correct drive ratio 1.65:1 and noticed the back section there the anode fin goes it broken a bit. I know I can just swap the lower, but typically can a shop just weld a hunk of aluminum back on? One local prop shop said they used to do skegs and other fins an stuff but...
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    What is this stuff worth?

    1.) 23' Loat Rite dual axle boat trailer with clear title, working lights, dual brakes fully working, very good tires. 2.) OMC Cobra drive fully working. (can test drive) 3.) OMC Chevy 350 engine fully working. (can test drive) Just this stuff by itself, looking for rough prices as it will not...
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    Upgrading pre alpha to counter rotation

    I have twin 1.84:1 drives, what all is required to convert one to SEI SE106 counter? What is the advantage to going to counter rotatio, and why weren't the boat sold that way when new? I see it is not longer 1.84:1 but rather 1.81:1 is this a problem?
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    Coastguard & Battery Type???

    I have to purchase a ton of batteries for my boats, probably about 5-6. Can I use automotive ones with marine adaptor terminals? I can get group 65 (2nds) for a killer deal. They usually have crooked or missing decals, or maybe tipped over and spilled, etc... Will this fly with the CG, or...
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    New bellows installed & STILL LEAKS WATER!!!!!!! What next?

    The four winns in my sig just got new bellows, water hose, shift cable, gimbal bearing, and new outdrive gasket. When I back the boat into the water I can hear and see water filling up the bilge from the transom housing somehere. It is so cramped I cannot see exactly where. Trust me it is not...
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    Replacement Throttle Control Install.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quicksilver-88150A7-Panel-Trim-Remote-Control-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e778a8ddQQitemZ360365730013QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear This is a match to a remote that is shot on my friends 23' Wellcraft Eclipse. His cables are nice and smooth, but the...
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    Need prop hub for Mercury Marine Vengeance

    Mercury Marine Vengeance Prop# 48 16316A45 19P Came off a Alpha One Gen II. Spun the hub out. Cannot find one on internet. Where can I order one?
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