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    Carter Fuel Pump rebuild kit?

    I purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I managed to get the motor started started but noticed that pump was leaking gasoline so I stopped it immediately.. I have looked on line for a rebuild kit and really have not found one. Does anyone know it they are available and from who? If...
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    Exhaust not connect to outdrive?

    I recently purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I have discovered that the exhaust is not connected to the outdrive - the hose/connection is missing from the exhaust manifold to the out drive. If I can get the engine started, does anyone know if I can run for a short time this way...
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    Simple question - starting in neutral

    Just purchased my 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165. I am very new to boats especially the outboard. The engine did not have battery or positive cable. Also the engine might be seize. I have but MMO in the cylinders and it has been soaking for days. Now I just want to bump the engine to see...
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    Turning my 1975 Mercuiser 165 engine by hand?

    I just purchased a 1975 Bayliner with a Mercruiser 165 engine. I think the engine might be seized. I have read that you should be able to turn it by hand. I have ordered the service manuals but it will be days before they arrive - I don’t think it will have instructions on how to do it in the...
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    Good affordable Boat Cover?

    Can anyone recommend a good affordable boat cover for my 19 foot 1975 Bayliner that I just purchased? Any hints or recommendations about using a boat cover? Any help would be greatly appreciated since I am a newbie with boat covers. Thank you
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    1975 Mercruiser 165 strait 6 where to attach the negative battery cable?

    I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 1975 Mercruiser 165 engine. The boat had no battery and no battery cables. My first step in getting the boat running is to install the battery and battery cables. I know the positive cable goes to the starter solenoid where the red arrow is in the photo...
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