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    1982 MARINER 2.0L 150 Rebuild Issue

    I have since torn the block apart, put all new pistons etc etc. Nothing was spared. Everything went back together fine. Now today when I went to start the motor for the first time I ran into an issue. The motor spin very very slowly, almost like it is binding up. I followed the manual...
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    1982 mariner 2.0l 150 Piston Rod Direction

    I am using a manual that is the year newer than mine and the year before it to try and do this rebuild. The manual I have says that the casting numbers on the piston rods need to face the flywheel and the other says to face away from the flywheel. I have tried doing a search for my specific...
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    1982 MARINER 2.0L 150 ELPT Piston and Cylindar Specs.

    I am waiting on my OEM service manual to get here but I am impatient and tore the block down already. While I am waiting on the manual to get here can anyone please tell me what the stocks specs are so I can go ahead and measure them.
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    1982 MARINER 2.0L 150 ELPT Worth the Rebuild???

    This boat and motor was given to me by my Grandfather because he no longer used it and could see putting any money into something he didn't use. Here is what I know. Prior to the motor going bad it was becoming harder and harder to crank. When it did crank it was sluggish on the bottom end but...
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    Having trouble finding Mariner Manual

    I have a 1983 Mariner 150 serial number 6409118. I have looked online and I am having trouble finding an OEM manual for this year and model. How close are one of the stickies above? I am trying to rebuild the powerhead so I am needing so guidance. Thank You.
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    Johnson 9.9 has no top end

    I have a 91 Johnson 9.9. It had sat up for tow years until about about 2 months ago. For preparations for this duck season I added a new gas tank and fittings, new primer bulb, new fuel lines, new spark plugs, and had a OMC shop complete a fuel pump rebuild and rebuild the carb. Prior to all...
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