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    1988 Mercruiser 165 3.7 Qutdrive Problem

    Yes LOTS of shavings, drive gear GONE!!! I have an other out-drive, Top half is good. But; I am not sure how to align the shift linkage to work when I combine the two parts, any suggestions ???? Got me scratching my head. When I put it together and installed it, I can't shift it into neutral...
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    1988 Mercruiser 165 3.7 Qutdrive Problem

    I was fishing last week, stopped put gear away. Put boat in gear and went about 100 feet and lost propulsion. No forward, reverse nothing. Git towed to launch, brought it home, pulled lower unit, engine, Replaced coupling, figured it spun. Had this happen once before with different boat. Any...
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    Merc Cruiser 165 3.7 L

    First of let me start with Hello I'm new here. Name is Billand I hail from the Buffalo NY area. I am looking for help with my engine. I have an 88 Islander 22' with merc cruiser 165 3.7L When I am trolling at 1-2 mph, it loads up with carbon and wants to stall. If I put it in neutral, and rev...
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