Beautiful day in the N.E..Took My 18ft wellcraft to the boat ramt to run it in water. I usually just use muffs at home. I read in a post to set the timing you need 5000rpms. Someone posted to back down a ramp put it in gear go to 5000 and set the timing. I put my 1988 150 blk max in gear and...
I am about to get ready toget the boat in the water. I got spring fever realbad. My question ishowclean do i have to get the bottom for painting? Will agood scraping do? do i have to sand ? what isthe best paintto use? I Keep the boat in the water April till Oct.<br /> Thanks , Dead Eye
1988 150 blk max<br /> The water out of the tell-tale is very hot. What temp range should the temp be? I am going to run it into a mug and take the temp.<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
1988 150 black max<br /> WHEN RUNNING THE MOTER IN A BARREL OF WATER IS IT NORMAL FOR THE WATER TO TURN BLACK? SHOULD THE WATER STAY PRETTY CLEAr? NOTE I KEEP THE HOSE RUNNING IN THE BARREL THE WHOLE TIME.<br />Thanks , Dead Eye
1988 150 black max<br /> another post metioned to replace the poppet valve if you get spurting tell-tale even after water pump\stat replacement. My seloc manual shows nothing of a poppet valve Help please.<br />Thanks, Dead Eye
1988 150 blk max<br /> Started up the moter today. Got spring fever real bad. Started right up! proglem is the idle was too high. Started at 1000rpms. The rpms then lowered to 800then it began to run a little rough. The rpms jumped to 2000 I hed to rev the throttle a little to reduce the rpms...
I have a good idea what fouled plugs are. My question is do you throw them away? Can they be cleaned and reused? Can someone clarify the def. of fouled plugs?<br />Thanks, Dead Eye
1988 150 Black Max<br /> I was told by an old salt that unhooking the fuel lines , after each use, and running the motor dry of fuel is one of the best preventive maintenance issues for motors. Anyone have an opinion on this subject?<br /> Thanks , Dead Eye
1988 black max 150<br />How would I know if my carbs need to be rebuilt? I just bought the boat last year. Got 2 mths of good boating, seems to run fine. Only in no wake zones it loads up.(read: tilt the engine to increase the RPMS will stop the load up ????)<br /> Thanks Dead Eye
I'm looking for a OEM service manual. What does OEM stand for? Seloc , Clymer Who is OEM ?<br />Do all manuals show you to rebuild carbs, set idle , replace most parts , even rebuild entire motors?<br /> Thanks , Dead Eye
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The lower motor mount bearing is gone. When I bought the boat last year the bushing was gone. Is this something a non mechanic could do himself. I can chance parts and not afraid to tackle hard tasks. What tools? Which manual is the best for a new to boat owner to use. thanks for all the info on...
1988 150 Black Max smokes. Is there a way to check the amount of oil that is being dispersed other than factory markings or a chemist.I am afraid I might make the feul too lean if I adjust it myself.
I am having a problem in idle speed. The moter is a 1988 150 Black max. The boat runs great at WOT. It is only when i get to a no wake zone it bogs down. I take it out of gear before it stalls and it idles fine. I noticed when it is ready to stall the bulb gets soft. Anyone have an answer?<br />...
