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Hi,
Yesterday I picked up the boat and first step was to remove the Mercruiser sterndrive. Engine is a Mercruiser 165HP.
Gimbal bearing still moving smooth. Gimbal bellow in good condition. U-joint is moving smoothly and no play issues.
BUT: quite some oil in the bellow.
I suppose that there...
Hi and thanks!
To be honest I need to see for myself more in detail the issue as such. Saturday I can pick up the boat.
Was just trying to get an opinion on the mechanical pump versus electric as I saw in some cases people just changed to an electric pump.
But anyhow, thanks for the reply and...
Hi,
I bought a boat with a 1980 Mercruiser 165HP. Engine starts when filling up the carburator with fuel and then dies.
They stated: most likely broken fuel pump, but I still need to double check if this is really the issue.
Question: suppose the mechanical fuel pump indeeds requires a rebuild...
