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    for sale section?

    Hi, is there are section here where I can advertise my old engine cowls Thanks
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    New stator?

    my '78 150 V6 stumbles when full power is used from idle and does not like full throttle at high rpm picks up if throttle is backed of a little, only spins to 5,300 with a 17"prop. Mechanic (merc dealer who I trust) thinks its the stator, carbs have been rebuilt and new cdi unit fitted. any...
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    Life expectancy of motor

    My old 1979 Merc V6 150hp has 698 hrs without a rebuild. Is that a huge amount for these motors and what sort of life would you expect from one. Thanks John
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    Engine weight

    Thanks to every one here I found out my outboard is not a 1985 but a 1979 model Merc 150hp. What would this weigh maybe around 150kg (330lbs) ?
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    Model year doesnt add up

    I just bought what the owner told me is a 1982 Merc 150hp. The serial No. is A8060748, I am in Australia if that makes a difference, Thanks.
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    thinking about 1982 150hp 1 owner

    I am going to look at a 17 ft boat that has only had 1 owner from new, it has the origional 1982 150hp Merc. The guy says he has only used it 2 times in 4 years and it has never given him any problems. He has new impellor for it. What are the chances of it still being reliable after all this...
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    seller cant tell me what year 55hp is

    I'm looking at buying an Evinrude 2cyl 55hp but the seller dosen't know what year it is. He supplied me with the model no. AE55RSLY<br /> serial no. Q02631156<br /><br />I am hoping someone can help me with this, thanks. John
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    Classic 50 cuts out after 1min

    Hi everyone,<br />I have a 1986 classic 50 45hp which had a service in the shop 3 months ago but has only been used once since (winter here). I tried to start her up and after much cranking it fired up but died after about 60secs. It finally fired up again (much later) and again died after...
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