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    Hmmm? Years/starters?

    I have a GM 1968 250ci L6 And it takes the starter with the two bolts that screw into the block from the bottom up"vertical". Marine starters bolt in that way too. Now, I have a 1969 292ci L6 and it has the auto starter that has three bolts that bolt through the starter flange into the block...
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    Curious?

    I know it's an absolute to use a marine starter safety from bilge fumes. But what exactly is the difference ? I noticed a rubber gasket seal between the solenoid and where it mounts but thats the only thing i could see different? is it just that it's sealed covers and seams etc.?
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    Heat exchanger ?

    Could i use a 1980 mercruiser 3.7L heat exchanger on my 1968 165hp 250cid L6 ? there's no expansion tank with it but i could get one. And were there two heat exchangers on the 1980 3.7L mercruiser ? The seller said it;s the 3" smaller of the "two" ? Thanks
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    L6 250/292 ?

    the merc manual specs say that the 250 L6 was 160hp with a 1brl carb. then it says the 250 was 165hp with a 2brl carb. I just picked up a 292 and the manual says the 292 was 200hp. Now, is that with a 1brl,2brl or 4brl carb? It doesn't specify that so i'm curious what it would be with my 2brl...
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    ELEC. Starting sys. ?

    Does anyone know if there is suppose to be a solenoid(starter switch) beside the one on the starter On a mercruiser L6 165hp 250ci 1968-1972? I'm going to look at the wiring schematics however I figured someone might know off hand? Thanks.
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    Happy New Year Everyone!!!

    Have a safe and happy boating new year!
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    Question "easy"

    If i wanted to could i change to a smallblock v8gm or 4.3 and stay with my L6 250 straight 6 belhousing? flywheel? drive hub? For future reference?
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    Previously "biggame64"

    Screen name change thanks, Didn't want confusion! thanks
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    manifold filling with gas/low compression

    Well i was trying to start my 1968 250 L6 165hp mercruiser and it puffed and farted a few times then nothing. So i rechecked timing/fuelpump operation/points/fire= all good. Then before i went to start it again i looked in the manifold where the riser attaches(square exh. outlet) and it had...
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    Outdrive swap omc to merc. ?

    I have a chance to buy this 1972 SS 235 slickcraft with e-z load trl. new bimini full encloser and side curtains for 4-600.00. the motor is stuck and it has an omc i think or a volvo. If convert it to a mercruiser would the transom hole be the same larger or smaller?
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    lifter ? stuck or collapsed?

    Getting ready to fire up the 68 L6 250. had the rod covers and valve cover off and was installing the dist. and timing it when i noticed when rotating the motor over by hand one lifter is stuck down a bit alot of play at the rocker. there hyd. lifters and the motor has been sitting. will it pump...
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    Slickcraft ID help?

    Ok I just got this boat and was told it was a 1972 ss215 well all the pics ive seen do not have the fiberglass configuation like mine behind the side windows they all swoop back towards the stern? i cant find a single # anywhere inside or out, transom, hatch cover, engine compartment, cuddy...
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    carb and outdrive ratio

    1972ish GM mercruiser L6 250 cid 165hp prealpha outdrive i think it's a model 3? not sure i was wondering if these outdrive #s can determin is it an R,MR, and/or what model? And/or the ratio? 2462278 The other question is there is a larger than the carb cover/mounting plate under the carb on...
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    Motor install shaft line up shimming?

    1968-72 155hp gm 250ci l6 pre alpha outdrive. I have a spare outdrive can i take the spline shaft apart at the u-joint and use it as a line up tool to get the motor, mount and belhousing shimmed correctly? it's al apart so i dont know what or where any shims should go especially on the stern...
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    haha this is weird ? timing tab ?

    ok i'll do my best here to explain. 1968 auto block gm 250 out of a lobster boat putting into my boat. On the timing tab there's a 0 at TDC right? Now looking at the harmonic balancer the engine turns clockwise.Looking at the timing tab there is an "A" to the left of or before TDC, doesnt the...
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    165 L6 250 fuel pump?

    I have two fuel pumps that i could install the better looking, cleaner one has a third threded hole whats that for ? the other just has inlet and outlet. They're the same except for the spare hole. it's above the inlet and outlet section. anyone? thanks
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    1972ish prealpha id #s ?

    I've looked all over both prealpha outdrives for #s removed paint in all the places i've seen people "say" the #s are no luck. Does anyone know where the #s are suppose to be? thanks
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    pic of block mount 160 250 l6 help

    this is a pic of the ear thats suppose to be on my block but it is not??? does that mean it's an automotive motor? 1968 160 motor out of a lobster boat it's rebuilt i hate the idea that i might not be able to use it. the cam might not be right, right???
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    oh no hmmm? front mount/engine??? help

    I just got a 1972 boat with a "said" marine engine? The boat had a 250 l6 165mercruiser in it. So the motor the boat came with is supose to be rebuilt and is a 1968 160 out of a lobster boat but not installed yet i was looking at it and where the front mount is suppose to bolt to the block, only...
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    diagrams

    looking for cooling sys. diagram for 1972 165hp inline 250 6cyl mercruiser I'd like to know how to convert to closed system fresh water with heat exchanger. The motor is apart so any diagrams will help including elec. thanks, Scott
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