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    Changing Gear Ratios

    I have a GM IL6 165hp with a pre-alpha 1.65:1 outdrive. I'm having the upper unit replaced with a new Alpha One 1.62:1. Will the change in ratios be enough to need a prop change? Thanks.<br /><br />SB
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    Gear Ratio Question / Swaping Lower Units

    Hi everyone. I'm not exactly new here, but I don't come out of my hole very often. Mainly I lurk, read, and absorb all I can from those who are more knowledgeable than I. <br /><br />Last year my lower unit went out on me at the end of the season. I know I should be shot, but I’m just...
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    Price Check on Old Johnson

    I have a 1967, 60hp Johnson Super Seahorse that I'm looking to sell. It's in good running order, it just shows some age. Fresh water use only. NADA.com doesn't go back to '67 for pricing. Thanks.
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    Random Klunking While In Forward Idle

    I have a 1981 Citation, 165hp I/L6 205ci, MC-1 outdrive (I think thats the designation. Perhaps M-1 or MR-1. Pre Alpha). Today while navigating a no wake zone in 8-10' of water, I would hear a klunk every once in a while. It wasn't constant or regular. Very random. It happens only while in...
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    Trailer Hitch in Front of Vehicle

    Does anybody here have a hitch on the front of their tow vehicle? I'm giving it some serious thought. Here's my problem...<br /><br />I trailer my boat each time I go out. (PITA!!) I park my boat in the back of my house, behind the shed. The alley that runs along there is narrow, and it's a...
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    Mechanical Fuel Pump Swap to Electric

    Last weekend the mechanical fuel pump on my '81 Mercruser I/L 6 250ci 165hp (S/N 5836000)gave up. Yesterday I bought an electric fuel pump, and filter. I called my local boat dealer to get a price on an oil pressure cut-off switch. He had no idea what I was talking about, and suggested that I...
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    Securing Outdrive

    Hi everyone. This is my first post, but I've been lurking here for quite some time. There's a wealth of information and knowledgeable people here. I've learned a lot. Anyway...<br /><br />I picked up my first boat last night, 1981 Larson Citation, 19' bowrider, 165hp I/O. While towing it...
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