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    1985 260 MR drive water pump torque spec's

    I have a 1985 260 merc with a MR drive. I purchased the complete water pump kit (upper and lower pump housing). My Clymer manual states the torques as follows: Nuts: 60-90 In. Lbs. Screw 30-40 in.Lbs. It also states for the #1 drive for the 1/4-28 nut: 20-30 in. lbs. and the 5/16-24 nut: 35-40...
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    Random stalling 1985 Merc. 260

    My 1985 260 HP mercruiser with factory electronic ignition stalls at low RPM's, 1500 or so and below. The engine runs smoothly and this does not happen all the time. The problem is not related to shifting but does act as if the shift interrupt momentarily stalls the engine. It will restart...
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