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    Thank you bondo

    thank you very much for the ma thank you very much for the manual.it will save me a ton of time.thank you again
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    Need detailed info on gimbal bearing removal

    i have a 1971 searay w/165hp s i have a 1971 searay w/165hp straight 6.i have a clymer manual but it does not give good detail on the removal/install of the gimbal bearing.i am also doing u-joints and water impeller. can some one help me with this problem.thanks
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    Exhaust rubber coming off the exriser

    "i cut off the old boot,the ne "i cut off the old boot,the new one seems real small,it is the same size as the pipe.any suggestions on how to get it on.they want 50 buck for the tool but i am only going to use it once and would rather have the 50 for the gas tank @ 4 a gallon.i have installed a...
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    Ethanol gashow long will my gas lines last for

    brand new gas lines-how long w brand new gas lines-how long will they last when using ethanol gas.
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    Winsheild wiper motor wiring

    "i have a 71 searay. orignal w "i have a 71 searay. orignal wiper motor.on the wiper motor it has 3 wires.(positive)(negative)(s) the first two are easy what does the s stand for,am i being dumb.i put all new led toggle switches in my boat and took out the push - pull switch for the wiper.i...
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    Ethanol gascan i use it

    1971 searay with a straight 6 1971 searay with a straight 6 cylinder (250).gas station just installed a ethanol gas pump.it is a dollar cheaper a gallon than regular gas.can i use it and what will it do to my engine.
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    Alternator wire size

    i have a 140 amp alternator.i i have a 140 amp alternator.i need to run approx 16 to 18ft of wire to batterys.batterys are in the front of boat.what size wire should i use.
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    What fishfinder do i buy

    i know this is a mercruiser si i know this is a mercruiser site but where else can you get good feedback for a fishfinder.i am wondering what you all have.i am looking to see if anybodys fishfinder picks up a downrigging ball and if so how deep.i do alot of downrigging and want a new finder -...
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    Leaded or unleaded gas in 1971should i be using lead additive

    1971 searay 165hp straight 6 c 1971 searay 165hp straight 6 cylinder.engine serial # 2917912.should i use lead additive.should i have the valve train serviced.just read a post on iboats and a person says he runs lead additive to his 1971 165hp str 6cyl.i need all the help i can get on this one...
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    Where is bondo

    "you sent me a email with a li "you sent me a email with a link to the service manual for a mercruiser 165hp straight 6.i just bought a portable hard drive so i can donwload the info and store it but when i try to click on the link it says page cannot be found.could you please send it to me...
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    TWAS THE DAY BEFORE FISHING SEASON

    "twas the day before fishing s "twas the day before fishing season and all threw the river not one damm fish not even a catfish.so i ran to the bow to get something with a clatter and what did i see a big rubber shiner with ketchup splatter.i ran back to the stern with that shiner in hand...
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    Looking for bondo

    "you gave me a link for the me "you gave me a link for the mercruiser service manual but when i tried to access it only the front page appears.i cant get to the other pages.could you please send it again or even better -send it to my email so i will have it safely tucked away in a folder...
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    Out drive gear ratiowhat should i buy

    "i been looking on ebay for a "i been looking on ebay for a whole outdrive but i noticed different ratio's.150:1,165:1195:1. i assume i have the 165:1 since i have a 1971 mercruiser 165hp straight six cylinder.what would happen if i put the 195 on."
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    Exhaust bellows badgonna replace all

    "i dont have my manual handy m "i dont have my manual handy my buddy is using it.how hard to replace all rubber bellows,etc.what are the names of the things i should replace and what to use.1975 mercruiser 165hp straight 6 cylinder."
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    Dammmm batteriesone more shot

    "o.k what if i ran a separate "o.k what if i ran a separate switch on all 4 batteries then to a bus bar then to the starter.that way i will turn one battery on at a time.when one goes dead turn the second switch,when that goes dead turn the third switch,when i get to the fourth battery i will...
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    Two alternators can i run a jumper wirerun both to switch

    i have two one wire alternator i have two one wire alternators.can i wire a jumper wire from one alternator to the second alternator than to my battery.second question.can i wire both alternators to my four way switch so if i am on #1 one gets charged and if i am on # 2 two gets charged.any...
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    What would the best motor for my application

    1971 srv 220 (very heavy - 1971 srv 220 (very heavy - v hull)it has a 165 hp mercruier straight 6 cylinder.just noticed one of my cylinders has very low compression.(leak down test.i know.)but it looks like all the drain pit cocks are rusted pretty bad then i noticed putty on the inside of the...
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    BATTERY CABLE SIZE BATTERY SET UP

    i am installing 4 huge northst i am installing 4 huge northstar sealed agm batterys in my boat.i am putting them in the front of boat.i need to run cable around 20' long what size should i use.another question is.im hooking them up as follows:2 banks of 2 batterys with a 4 position switch.1st...
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    You better read the one below me

    read previous post read previous post
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    A thank you to all the helping hands on this site

    "just wanna say my boat ran gr "just wanna say my boat ran great with a little help of my friends.then it blew up.i replaced and tinker and spent more money i didnt have,almost lost the wife over it,the dog wont go any more. broke 3 of my fishing poles in the car door. left my tackle box on the...
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