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    impeller replacement

    i have a 1989 merc 150 black max xr4 v6. i took it to the shop for an estimate for replacing the impeller, check lower gear case oil levels and tune up. these guys are higher than a georgia pine tree!! they wanted $700.00. is that the going rate?<br /> i want to replace the impeller myself. im...
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    Lots of questions for 1989 150hp XR4 V6

    1). I have a 1989 150hp Merc Black Max XR4 V6 with a brand new dual rack steering system from teleflex, that is extremely hard to steer. The hole for all the control cables and hoses in the splashwell is as far aft as possible and the cables are binding as it comes out of the splashwell to the...
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    HARD STEERING

    anyone know where i can purchase a good hydraulic steering unit? currently i have a teleflex dual cable system that i just recently had installed. costed me $500 for new cables and installation, and the steering is still extremely tight. i have a 18' 1988 baker open bow with a 150 merc xr4 v6...
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    HARD STEERING

    HARD STEERING My steering unit is a teleflex dual cable rack system, and its a real work out to get this thing to turn and makes for docking and loading on the trailer a real bear. I disconnected the cables at the engine, and the engine pivots side to side nicely, with very little effort. With...
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    HARD STEERING

    :eek: MY 1988 BAKER HAS A TELEFLEX DOUBLE RACK STEERING SYSTEM IN IT, AND ITS A WORKOUT TO TURN THE WHEEL IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, IN HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS, WHICH MAKES FOR DOCKING, A REAL BIAACH!! :mad: <br /> I'VE DISCONNECTED THE STEERING AT THE ENGINE, AND THE ENGINE MOVES FREELY WITH LITTLE...
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    HARD STARTING 150 BLACK MAX XR4 V-6

    I HAVE A 18' 1988 BAKER WITH A 150 MERC BLACK MAX AND IM NEW TO OUTBOARDS, BUT WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING WRONG? THIS THING TAKES 3-5 MINUTES OF CRANKING BEFORE THE DANG THING STARTS. I PUSHED THE KEY IN FOR THE CHOKE FOR 5-10 SECONDS AND IM STILL HAVING A HARD TIME STARTING. ONCE IT STARTS AND...
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