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Anyone know how or where to go to find the history of ownership on a boat in Oklahoma. I just want to find the last owner of the boat Im looking at to get a replacement title.I know in Tx anyone can doa history report, but I cant find anything in Ok...Thanks again
Is there any parts available to rebuild the fuel pump for a 70's model mercruiser 165..Its the kind that has the filter built into it? Looking for the diaphram or anything else..Thanks
Just received 2 new trailer axle hubs from a large supplier on the internet.. Upon inspection I found 3 of the needle bearings one 1 bearing assy to have flat spots on them.. Called the company up they sent me new ones right away. Just thought I would pass this info along
Hello, looking at a used replacement motor for a project boat and found an '89 165 4 cyl mercruiser.. I was told that this motor was the same as a ford 460(bore stroke rod pistons), and was just a 460 cut in half by merc.(thought the 4cly were usually 145hp or so).. Anyone now about this or...
Ok, I have removed the carpet & cleaned the floor in my 16' newman trihull, and its very solid.. I need to apply poly over the entire floor to help seal it. Anything I need to do next and how well will the poly stick to it..Thanks
Im looking for the woodruff key for the lower unit water pump for a 1975 85hp Evinrude.. The boat shop around the corner can get one for 10 bucks, but if anyone can supply me with the dimensions I can get one made cheaper..Thanks
Ok Ive got a question...I have a mid .70s mercruiser 165 , and am wondering the purpose of the vacuum gauge on the dash.. I understand the reason for one in an airplane, but boat? Anyone share any insights? Thanks..Paul
Hello, Im looking at making my own bellows tool. I work in a tool r/d shop and can make one but dont really have any dimensions,..Anything would be great..Thanks
Hi, I did a search on replacing my copper (original) fuel line in my Newman boat, and found this question was asked a lot..Copper fuel line doesnt sounds like its the thing to use, nor S.S , but what about aircraft grade aluminum fuel line..For my application Im wanting to go from the fuel tank...
Hi , here is a picture of the setup thats on my trailer. Do i really need rollers or will long bunk boards do just the same? I plan on keeping the keel rollers, but am undecided on the smaller rollers..This trailer in supporting my 23' deep vee Newman, and is a rather heavy boat.. Any...
Anyone have any remarks on the fiberglass rolls that can be bought on Ebay... Like this one woven roving, 18oz, 36"wide 210 ft long $125(shippings a bit high maby) any good places online that anyone has had evperience with? Thanks
Anyone have links to there string and floor replacements? I may be doing my 23' Newman next year and would like to study how its done..About the only place I can see rot is down the center tank area..The side stingers look and sound solid but fore and aft are shot...I may just redo everything...
Im going to replace the fuel lines in my 1973 23' Newman 165hp mercruiser .This boat has 2 tanks for/aft.. The aft tank has copper going from tank to selector valve, then copper to about a foot from fuel pump then flex hose(looks about 1/2 dia copper).. All the fittings appear to be compression...
How do you tell what type of outdrive is on my boat??(pre alpha, alpha bravo??) My boat was built in '73 and has a 70's 165hp mercruiser..I believe the outdrive is original.. Thanks.
I have a 165 hp mercruiser but don't know what year.. Can anyone tell me off this serial # 3568835 or where to look? The Mercruiser site does not list it...Thanks again
