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    75 MC-1 Rebuild

    Now that I have the engine completely rebuilt and the boat completely rewired, It is time to tackle the outdrive! I have the 165 with 24 teeth on both gears, the book says that there is supposed to be timing marks on these gears and that it is critical to time them properly. My gears have no...
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    Merc 165 part #'s

    Does anyone have a list of the common parts with a cross reference to NAPA part #?? ( plugs, Cap & Rotor, Oil Filter, points, alt belt, etc. ) 75 Merc 165 6 cyl.
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    Starter slave solenoid

    On a 1975 Mercruiser 165, what is the starter slave solonoid for?? The Starter itself has a solenoid and the slave solonoid is just wired to it, WHY??? Just seems like extra parts to go wrong to me
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    75 Glasply, Merc 165, MC-1, Front engine mount & gimbal bearing

    Just a couple of simple questions. I am in the process of rebuilding an old Glassply with the Mercruiser 165 Straight 6. I aquired this boat already dissasembled by various people over the last 20 years. It came with 5 Junk engines so not sure which sn actually belongs with the boat and can...
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    75 Glassply 20' Cuddy Cabin

    I have recently aquired a 1975 20' Glassply with the Mercruiser 165 engine. This boat has not been in the water for about 20 years and has been several peoples project. No motor installed although it did come with 5 engines in various degrees of corrosion / junk!! Every other system onboard is...
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