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  1. CaptainMak

    Another ticking question

    1977 Mercruiser 165Hp 4.1 Litre. Just went to start it on the hose to get ready for this weekend, and immediately noticed a ticking sound. The ticking noise speeds up with throttle. To the best of my ability (with a piece of pvc pipe( I was able to isolate the noise to somewhere near the 5th...
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    what's the function of resistor wire on coil ?

    installing pertronix ignition , and was just wondering why the coil needs a resistor wire ? is it to protect the points from frying out ?
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    clicking sound at mid-RPM's. Gen-1 drive, 165 HP

    After a hard run, dropping RPM's to about 1500-2000, I hear clicking sounds at the stern. I boat with kids and wife, so getting an accurate location is nearly impossible. The clicking sounds are identical to a starter bendix engaging and its erratic. Any suggestions where to start looking...
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    What does "preliminary idle mixture" mean ?

    The manual says that my 165HP 6 cyl carb (2bbl rochester with 2 adjustment screws) is set at 1-1/4 turns preliminary idle mixture ? Does this mean both of the bottom screws have to be seated all the way in and then backed out 1-1/4 turns for proper operation ? Just trying to figure out if the...
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    F*ed up... pulled drive in NEUTRAL. No reverse, just grinds.

    Sighhh.... another dumb as$ mistake. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: Pulled the drive to change all the bellows last night, everything is on, looks nice ! Went to start the engine and noticed that I forgot to push in the button on the control to engage the drive (although the shifter was in...
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    How does one know if their shift cable is going ?

    Just wondering. About to replace the bellows and wanted to know how to check for a bad or going shift cable. What to check for ?
  7. CaptainMak

    powerball - tube tow rope ball

    Just wondering if anyone uses the powerball tube rope ball or something similar ? got line drag on turns because the rope is low on our boat. The ball seems like something that would cure this. Any comments appreciated.
  8. CaptainMak

    Centrifugal Slinger - WHAT'S IT FOR ?!?!

    First time replacing impeller and noticed that the centrifugal slinger was NOT installed by the previous owner. It might have fallen off or something, but I didn't find it anywhere. ****EDIT--- amazing what the advanced search came up with. sorry for wasting your time. Looks like it just...
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    Is this the reason for my overheating ???? *** PIC INCLUDED ***

    Recently boat started overheating at low RPM. At almost WOT, it stays about 140* but while idling or anything below 75% WOT it starts creeping up. I believe the reason is because I ran the motor without muffs for about 20 seconds in the back yard once. But I don't know. So I took the...
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    Water in bilge... possible Gimbal Housing gasket bad ?!

    Being a first year boater, (read newb), I started to take the boat out out of water on a ramp, then realized that the drive was down. By then it was too late, and when I lifted the drive up and pulled the boat out of the water, one of the prop blades was broken off 1/4 of it. Please don't...
  11. CaptainMak

    Starter Brand Question-- Delco Remy vs Wilson

    Found a couple of marine starters for my '77 165 HP motor at the local auto parts stores. One has a Wilson for $146 (reman), the other is selling a Delco Remy for $149 (new). Anyone have any experiences with these brands ? Good, Bad, OK ?
  12. CaptainMak

    Older Merc 165 hard to start after a hard run, runs rough, dies

    Hi, I'm new to this forum as well as boating. So happy I found this forum! Just purchased our first boat for the family a couple of days ago after my kids almost disowned me if I didn't. Took it on the water today. Started up like a charm, idled nice and smooth at about 600 rpm. Had the...
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