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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    . I expected to see a lot more damage then this. Yes frothy white milk was on top. But unsure what to do new gasket will be here by weeks end.. I guess put it in and see what happens.
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    going to pull the head today as i have a newly machined head i picked up a few weeks ago (For no reason other then it was cheap) So I will swap those out with new gaskets and check for any noticeable signs of wear. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures and post my findings.
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    hi Chris great! I appreciate it. Either way the parts seem cheap is it just really unexcesible? It seems like just a few bolts unless I'm missing something.
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    How would I check this I actually have a post about this on tht everyone said not to worry about it....
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    1979 18ft Starcraft Fiberglass inboard

    Only issue is it looked like it just rained on it. Get it covered if you care lol
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    1979 18ft Starcraft Fiberglass inboard

    Looks (from the pics) pretty solid. You'll know when you start getting into it. Omc was so before there time the looks so retro. Good luck! Let us know if it runs or not.
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    So if it was running and the water was leaking from the riser into the air side of the exhaust it wouldn't make its way to the oil is what your saying? I will work on pressure testing the block I am gonna need some tools for this one. Luckily I have 2 blocks. But I'm hoping nothings wrong with...
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    Also gimbal bearing was shot from water. But that's unrelated
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    hello thanks for the welcome! Thanks this is a mercruiser 1973 inline 6 165 250 ci. I did a aceton test on riser and it failed. welcomed! Last time we had it out it was overheating thought it was just impeller but long story short once I started investigating I found rotted transom so pulled...
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    Riser hole (milky oil?)

    Would this hole in the riser sleeve cause milky oil? This is the only defect I could find in the riser or the manifold and where the leak down took me to..
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Your lucky my wife would kill me if i worked on a boat for 7 years... Thats an understatement..
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    Mercruiser 165 shift cable bellows

    The Pre alpha #1's used forward shift cable entry and are tapped all the way through. The OEM Part 73723A1 Or sierra Part 18-2248 for the assembly he is talking about. However I have seen guys use rear and forward facing shift cables on these older units probably becasue they initially ordered...
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    Mercruiser Pre-Alpha (MC1) Broken Beyond Repair... Options/Recommendations?

    just paid 250 to have my engine pulled will pay another 250 to have him put it in and wire it back up. lol 500 and no headache and a ton of pics of wiring .
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    Mercruiser 165 shift cable bellows

    I am going through the exact same engine and outdrive from a 1973 even bought a donor engine like you for the exhaust manifold. Mine had a torn exhaust bellows I opted to replace them all along with gimbal bearing and shift cable also in the outdrive i'd check the impeller. 14$ that can keep the...
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    Just bought a 1985 Sea Nymph FM-161

    You did everything on this remodel to a tee made sure engine was good and then started the work. It stinks the original shop couldn't diagnose your issues properly the first times... Sorry to hear that.
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    Is this repairable? Outdrive Chip

    Found these keelguards have you ever seen them? I am thinking my fab shop will do it cheaper but those keel guards are a pretty quick fix as well.
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    Is this repairable? Outdrive Chip

    I know the quality of the picture is terrible I have tried to highlight in red the chip in it. Should i just take it to my weld shop of choice or scrap it?
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    1973 Century Raven - Restoration In Progress (5min read)

    Sorry here was parts of the tabbing when i redid motor mount stringers
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Glad you saw it through this far! This looks like a really fun boat when its done. I didnt take mine this far but still got a solid build and some experience at least your past most of the itchy stage.
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    Holes and the unknowns

    I'd say its gonna get pretty ugly. Is the motor in good working condition? thats where you will save a lot of money. Be sure you check the transom to. Haha good luck prepare to get itchy!
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