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    Replacing ignition on old 165hp GM inline-6

    ok, thanks. Seems like it's not clear whether they even make a kit for inline6 motors. At least for the time being, it seems like new points/condenser might be a reasonable fix.... get them new, have them set and then I'll at least haves some peace of mind for the foreseeable future. I'm also...
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    Replacing ignition on old 165hp GM inline-6

    ah yeah I have the straight 6
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    Replacing ignition on old 165hp GM inline-6

    sorry is the Sierra kit and a delco est kit the same thing?
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    Replacing ignition on old 165hp GM inline-6

    Hello, I am interested in replacing the ignition on my old 165hp GM inline 6 engine as my points have failed on a me a few times now (corrosion) and I'm ready for a more reliable system. So I have a few questions: 1) I could just replace the points, but is there anything else I may as well...
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    Mercruiser vs. Volvo parts availability

    Thanks all. Looks like the Volvo is not a good option for me right now.
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    Mercruiser vs. Volvo parts availability

    Hi all, I am considering a new boat that has a Volvo penta engine. I currently have a mercuiser but it's very old, a pre-alpha. The penta is a AQ271c. I don't want to open the "merc vs volvo" debate in terms of which one is better, but one thing that people tend to say is that Volvo is more...
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