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    Idle Stabilizer

    I have a 150 Black Max. What does the Idle Stabilizer do? While replacing the gaskets on the fuel pump I noticed the red/white wire had melted and become very brittle. I cut out the bad wire and replaced it with a new wire. What would cause the wire to over heat? Any help would be appriciated...
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    Hard Starts When Warm

    I have a 1985 150 Black Max. Runs like a sewing machine except for starting when warm. I have to take it out of gear and give it some gas to start the engine, back to neutral and then forward or reverse. In January I had the lower speed switch box replaced and it worked fine until last...
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    1985 Black Max

    Greetings,<br />I am running a 1985 Black Max 150. Still runs great. Smokes when you crank it up though, I am not bothered with skeeters. I was checking the oil injection setting against the shop manual and it is about 1/2 to 3/4" rich from what the manual says. <br /><br />My question is do I...
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