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My 1984 Mercuriser 260 (alpha 1 outdrive probably) has been starting hard (barely turning over when cold). I checked the oil in the dipstick, it was fine. I noticed some "mayonaise" in the oil fill on both valve covers and thought it was condensation but when i took the boat out it was running...
