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    Oily transom, loose mount

    I have noticed an oily residue coming from the transom plate where my Merc 150 is mounted. I figured this is from the power tilt/trim resevoir, but I'm not sure. Some of the sillicone sealant has come loose, and when bracing (for trailering) I can sometimes see a gap between the transom (motor)...
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    Oily Residue---please advise

    I noticed an oily residue leaking from the bolts in the transom plate. I am new to boats and don't know how serious this problem may be. I know that there is some kind of oil that goes into the motor mount, but I don't know what this is for (hydraulic fluid?) It is also leaking a little water...
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    Merc 150 hesitates

    I have a 1990 Mercury Black Max 150 which hesitates when I give full throttle. When cold, it chokes and coughs a lot, but then slowly smoothes out. It also smokes a lot when cold, but I figured that was normal for a 2 stroke. Anyway, it always hesitates, warm or not, when I punch the throttle...
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