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    Know a good source for vintage parts?

    My local Merc dealer doesn't much like wasting his time on me when I come in looking for parts for my 30+ year old Model 165 Sterndrive. Since I don't have a parts catalog for my unit, I generally don't have a part number for what I'm looking for. Anyone know of a good internet/mail order source...
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    Can't get lower unit off

    I have a 1974 Sea Ray SRV 180 with a model 165 Stern Drive that won't go into forward. I removed the lower shift cable from the shift plate and pushed while having the prop rotated counterclockwise and it still wont engage. I decided to remove the lower unit from the bell housing to replace the...
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    How do I ID my sterndrive??

    I have a '75 Sea Ray SRV180 with the original 165HP engine and mercruiser sterndrive. The serial # on the drive is 4191906. How can I determine the model and year of the drive? Many thanks!
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    Looking for honest mechanic in Nashville, TN

    I've decided its time to take my '75 Sea Ray SRV180 to the doctor. It has shift problems that I don't think I have the talent to fix. Probably a lower shift cable from what I can determine with some help from some friendly iboaters. I think I know the mechanics to avoid, but it would sure be...
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    1975 Sea Ray SRV180 shift problem

    I am restoring a 1975 SRV180 and had it painted during the winter. I took it to the lake for a quick test drive and found that the drive will not go into forward (it worked just fine before I winterized it). The paint shop did no disassembly other than cosmetic stuff. The engine stalls as soon...
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