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    Exhaust Divider Bolts

    What is best to use loctite or anti-seize? I already installed with the anti-seize, but was just curious.......
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    CDI Switchboxes

    On the CDI switchboxes there is a ground wire built into the unit, and also a ground lug on the box. Should both be used?
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    Ignition Coil Inspection

    Has anyone ever pulled the rubber boot on the coils off and found the magnets or metal wrapping surrounding them, to be broken. Out of my six, three were cracked and one of those was in about pieces. Should they be replaced?
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    Jackplate Question

    I have an 89 Cajun Espirit 175, with 88 150 XR2, 19p al. 4blade. It has a notched transom, my vent plate is set a little below the bottom line of the keel. I want to raise it to help with performance, and from what I have read with a notched transom it could be raised several inches above the...
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    LU Inlet Holes Filled

    I have an 88 150XR2 that I have been chasin an overheating problem on for over 6 years now. I removed my lower unit for another waterpump. I noticed a glob of something in the water inlet area inside the cavity. I knocked it off with a screwdriver and pulled it out, it was a peice of bondo. It...
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    Sync and Link Question

    1988 150 XR2 I need to redo my sync and link again. I am not sure if I did it right the first time. I am trying to adjust the idle stop screw, I have a seloc manual and it specifies to set the throttle cam at the edge on the stop screw boss. On the boss itself is a raised edge that will line...
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    Prop Hub Size

    I just ordered a new prop for my 88 150hp xr2, the one that it shows has a 4 in. hub and the one I pulled off has a 4 3/4in hub. It had a 4 in years ago and I replaced it thinking it was causing a problem with exhaust washing out the prop. Has any one seen this or do you think I could just run...
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    88 150 Voltage Reg.

    I am currently replacing all the ignition components on my outboard, all except the voltage regualtor. I have read many posts here on totally removing it and keeping the battery maintained. Is it a good idea to do so, I sure don't want a junk reg. to mess up any of the expensive items I am...
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    88 150 Head Torque

    I am fixing to put the heads back on my 150 and my manual says 12.5 lbs. for a 74 degree block. I am sure that is the correct block but curious about the low torque spec., is it correct.
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    Trigger Replacement on 88 Merc 150

    When replacing the trigger should any lubricant or grease be used to aid in its function, if so what type is best, dielectric or other.
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    88 150hp Black Max Cylinder Wear

    I pulled my heads off and on the bottom of the cylinders there seems to be some minor wear running the whole length, looks like just rub marks due to being on the bottom. Anyone ever seen this, can it run as is. And pistons look fine. Last time I checked compression, they were all fine around...
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    BlackMax Probs.

    I have an 88 blackmax 150 xr2 with a recurring problem. Twice in two years now it will run good. Then I take it to the lake and it happens, my tach shows double at idle, around 2000 and it runs like a dog, will not gain any rpm at all and can not pull itself out of it by going to wot. Pulled...
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    blackmax 150

    I have an 88 150 xr2. Ran it today and it ran perfect. But, there is a temp. issue it has always had, and not sure what to do. Cruising at 5000revs. the temp. gets betwee 190 and 200 degs. My water pressure stays constant at 8 to 9 psi. I know the temp. sender is mounted between to cyls. on the...
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    88 Xr2 150

    I have an 88 XR2 150 black max. The timing advance/idle stabilization module is toast(wires shorted to inboard switch box. Basically I have pulled the module and plan on running without, since they are not available. Does the timing need to be set differently, or can it run as is. Thanks for any...
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    Question on head gaskets

    I have an 88 150xr2, which is all original. I have read many threads on water cover gaskets and head gaskets leaking. Would it be good idea to replace it anyway on a 20 year old engine. Don't want any problems this summer. Thanks.
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