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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted 08-26-2012, 06:21 PM
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Posted By Dodgerrr
74 V20 Steplift 165hp for sale Niagara Falls area

Hello everyone. I hate to do it but I have no room for my boat any more and she has to go.
1974 V20 with 165hp inline six 250 Chevrolet engine.
New bellows, shift cable and gimble bearing in 2010....
Forum: Repairs 06-07-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By Dodgerrr
Well thanks to everyones help I think I have...

Well thanks to everyones help I think I have finally found the specs I need. There certainly is a difference in the 250 Marine cam.
Mellings 22118 seems to be the best one at $139.95. The link below...
Forum: Repairs 06-05-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By Dodgerrr
Macojoe,I sent you some emails containing the...

Macojoe,I sent you some emails containing the manuals. If you cannot view them let me know and I will send them to you again. I used your gmail address.
Dodgerrr
Forum: Repairs 06-04-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By Dodgerrr
Where to find cam specs

I cannot believe how hard is is to find the original cam specs and the original specs from the combine. (I assume the combine is an industrial or truck version). The original cam from Merc is NLA and...
Forum: Repairs 06-03-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By Dodgerrr
Question Slidin' in a cam. 165 HP inline 6 cyl.

Okay, just a reminder that I had to replace the engine in the boat and I took it out of our old combine. Now, after some research I have found that most 250 in line 6's had a different camshaft than...
Forum: Performance 07-11-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Dodgerrr
Trailer setup guide, and it's pretty good!

I happened to stumble upon a site that is very detailed in setting up your boat to your trailer.
Here's the link...
http://www.shorelander.com/pages/forum/f_trstep1.html
Let me know what you...
Forum: Performance 07-07-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Dodgerrr
Trailer...

[QUOTE=Destroyer;160024]Ok, I'm stumped. You have what looks like a Shoreline trailer. They were made back in the 1980's. Wonderful, really strong trailers. But to the best of my knowledge they never...
Forum: Performance 07-05-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Dodgerrr
Unhappy Trailer woes continued...

Great replies!
Believe it or not, I am putting the trailer in the water far enough. This was confirmed the day that I put it in too far and the wheels dropped off the the ramp and I had to dive into...
Forum: Performance 07-04-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Dodgerrr
Trailer setup-I'm soo screwed!

I will try and get right to the point. Getting this boat back on the trailer is a nightmare. By the time I am done, I'm soaked to the bone and exhausted from trying to lift the bow by hand high...
Forum: Repairs 06-20-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 140
Posted By Dodgerrr
Red face Overheating, kinked hose 74-165hp I/O

I just replaced my bellows, gimbal bearing and installed new shift cable on my 74 V20 (purchased all including an alignment/seal installing tool for just over $240.00.) The only part I didn't get was...
Forum: Repairs 04-13-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Dodgerrr
Thanks guys. I think I'll try and find a dealer...

Thanks guys. I think I'll try and find a dealer around here and stick with OEM. I am sooo afraid of sinking, gee why did I buy a boat? Oh yea...the kids.
Forum: Repairs 04-12-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Dodgerrr
Question Gimbal Bearing/Bellows kits Where 2 buy?

Hello everyone.
I decided to try and get the knocking sound eliminated from the out drive.
Specs:
1974 V20 Step Lift.
Inline 6 cyl GM 250 (I stole from the Massey combine)
MC-1 outdrive I...
Forum: Repairs 08-28-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By Dodgerrr
You guys have been great, thanks for all your...

You guys have been great, thanks for all your help.
I know how important it is to try and upload a picture so here one is...I think it may be kind of small though.
Dodgerrr.

I'll try again.
Forum: Repairs 08-27-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By Dodgerrr
That my friend makes a lot of sound advice. The...

That my friend makes a lot of sound advice. The boat does have some big a** trim tabs.
I guess you use them when travelling in a straight line, right? Turning with the tabs lower in the water...
Forum: Repairs 08-27-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By Dodgerrr
Unhappy Original prop for 74 v step 165 hp 6 cyl?

Hi Guys. I finally had the chance of taking out the old boat only to hit a rock and damage the prop.
Specs:
Prop #18-78122-21
Engine 165 Merc inboard 6 cyl.
Max rpm 4100.
Max speed 38 mph, I...
Forum: Performance 08-06-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By Dodgerrr
Re: 165 cylinder head

Sorry I took so long getting back to you folks. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. I finally took some pics and made a web page link to it.
I don't know how to put photos in the message box...
Forum: Performance 07-30-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 373
Posted By Dodgerrr
165 cylinder head

Okay gang, I just joined the group today and am posting my first question.

Just bought my first boat. 74 V20 with 165 engine. Seller said all was good so I gave him $1000.00 for the entire...
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