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1985 Mercury 7.5 horse Long Shaft motor
Electric and manual start
Has the tiller handle
Starter switch on the side of the motor next to the kill switch
This motor is the auxilary power source on my Catalina 25 sailboat.
After sitting out of the water this winter the electic start...
I have a 1976 Merc 165 IL6.
Did a compression test after running the motor and letting it sit for about an hour.
1. 125
2. 110
3. 140
4. 140
5. 140
6. 140
I am getting a fine mist of water out of #2 when the engine is cranked w/o plugs. No water at all in oil. Engine runs perfect after...
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I was able to get my 18.5 glastron out over the weekend and do some water testing. The boat suffered from a low rpm vibration or miss on muffs and did the same on the water.
I have done a complete tune up including setting dwell (32) and timing after, (6 degrees BTDC).
The boat...
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After doing a complete tuneup of my 165 IL6--points, plugs, condenser, rotor cap and checking the plug wires I started and ran the boat in the water. Everything checked out except for what I would call a miss at idle 650-700 rpm.
I borrowed a neighbor's timing light to check the...
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Mercruiser 165 Pre Alpha drive.
In just doing some general fix ups of the motor/drive I have found that I can't remove the prop from the shaft. I have tried Wd-40 overnight soak, wood block and hammer from the back of the prop and heat from a propane torch.
Is there some kind of...
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Today was my shake down on a 76 Glastron with a 165 mercruiser IL6 and a pre alpha drive.
Most everything went okay with the exception of a low rpm (600-1000) vibration. Smoothed out when the engine turn a faster rate of speed. Any ideas? [I have done a complete tune up on this...
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I am trying to trouble shoot the trim on my merc 165 IL6. I am trying to find a used manual but no luck yet.
So in the mean time-- where should I start the testing process?
The trim motor works--the drive goes down.
I have tried a different combo of buttons on the dash with no luck.
The...
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I just purchased a 76 glastron with a 205 cid IL6 and a pre alpha drive.
Here are the numbers--
engine serial--F10176SD
drive--4438213
Boat sat for 3 seasons untouched. Was winterized before storage.
What I've found so far.
I bypassed the fuel tank (wasn't sure what was in it) and...
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I am purchasing a 1976 Glastron with the MERC 165 HP INLINE 6 cyl. motor and a pre alpha outdrive. It has not been run in 3 years. The outside of the motor looks very clean with no rust. The inside of the valve cover is free of rust. The engine oil is a little thin but clean. The...
I have a new briggs outboard and the tiller handle was broken in shipping. anyone know where i can get a parts list to get the number to order it from the manufacturer. Thanks for the help<br /><br />Jim :confused:
I am thinking of purchasing a briggs 5 hp motor for use in powering a sailboat. I like the fact that it is inexpensive and 4 stroke. Would like any comments you would have on the motors.<br /><br />thank you <br />Jim
Looking for a manual for a 1991 Tracker marine 90 hp oil injected motor. Motor is on a part hut28 pontoon. I am doing this for a friend and the boat is in storage. any help welcome!<br /><br />Thank you<br />Jimfj
Need any info on an Evinrude 9.9 model# 9122R Serial# Jo7634. Also looking for manual and prop suggestions. Motor will be used to push a 21 foot sailboat. Need tips on general care. Motor runs well but looks bad. would like to repaint. Thanks in advance, the help i recieved for a 1956...
would like some info on a johnson 7.5 hp motor serial# 1435940 model# AD-10-M. How old? Is it collectable? What would I have to do to get it running. (the motor is in excellent shape and has spark. Put a little fuel in the cylinders and she fired. The "mile master" gas tank that came with it...
