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    how the heck to i get the gimbal ring off a pre-alpha outdrive

    been trying for hours to pull some increadibly inconvienient cotter pin off the bottom pivot point of the gimbal ring.. cant seem to find any info on the pre alpha only the newer generations. 1971 mercruiser 165 with a pre alpha style outdrive..
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    trying to drain my mercruiser 165 block before it freezes tonight!!

    so, ive read in other threads that there is 3 different places to drain the water from the block. i have only found 2.. there is one on the port side of the block just above the oil pan (brass plug), then one on the underside of the exhaust manifold (petcock style) and cant seem to find another...
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    mercruiser 165 compression test questions

    recently bought a 1971 fiberform 22ft cuddy, i now understand the acronym b.o.a.t, so for now i wanted to do a compression test on it and make sure im not trying to saddle a dead hoarse. my pressures are as follows, front to rear.. 130,130,165,130,130,125. i read in the manual that 140 is the...
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    Extreme clunking sound when attempting reverse in mercruiser 165 I/O 1973

    it works in forward but sounds terrible in reverse.. advice please
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    where to buy a new/ish 165 mercruiser engine????

    i want a new 165 merc I/O engine also need a new or referbished outdrive package any links? ok so i looked on iboats for about 2 seconds and found a complete outboard package for 1300.. but still need a motor
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    getting fuel in my oil.... ive read similar threads.. changed pump.. still happening.

    so i got a 165 merc 1973. just bought the boat.. it runs really smooth. but. i checked the oil when i bought it and it was a little high.. came home super excited and ran it at the boat launch for 10-15 min just to listen to it again, check fluids, play with my new boat.. anyways.. i shut it...
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