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    where's the tell tale? mid-section?

    i took it apart and noticed that the tell tale spout is attached to another hose that goes no where. it's about 6 inches long. is it possible that this outboard does not have the tell tale? did any years come this way? when i bought this motor i was told that it was a 75 according to the serial...
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    changed impeller, now what could it be?

    i just changed the impeller and pump housing and when i start her up the tell tale sign doesn't show? she was doing this before i changed it. what else could i check? i stuck a small wire to ensure the spout wasn't clogged. help! it's a 75 Mercury 150hp inline 6
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    Better plug than L76V?

    i have a 75 Mercury 150 HP inline 6 that I am about to change the plugs and wires. the plugs are L76V's. Since I am going to change them I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? Otherwise I put the same back in again. What about plug wires? Brands?
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    spidercracks?

    what does this mean and how do i know if i have some? How do you repair?
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    compression check process

    i am going to do a compression test on my outboard. it's a 75 Mercury 150hp. i know the general process but do i need to remove all the spark plugs wire while i do this or one at a time?
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    where is the pee stream on a 150HP?

    i used to have mercury 50hp and i knew the telltale sign of the pee stream. now i have a 1975 mercury 150hp and i put the muffs on to get her ready for this season. cranked her up but didn't see the pee stream. looked for a hole but didn't see any. didn't want to mess the motor up so i turned...
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    fiberglass deck paint?

    i have a flats boat that i just removed the marine carpet on the deck. it is made of fiberglass. i am looking to put some paint (non-skid) on it. what do i need to do to prep it? Or do I just buy some non-skid paint and use rollers. i saw on iboats marine store a product by evercoat non-skid and...
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    average price for an overhaul

    what's the average price for an overhaul? I have a 1975 Mercury 150HP and live in South Texas? What does an overhaul consist of? Can the average home mechanic do this? Time? Parts availability?
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    hydraulic jack plate maintenance

    I have a chaparral marine jack plate and it trims up fine but when i trim down it sticks a bit on one side. one can i check to keep it smooth? i think it needs fluid but what kind do you put? i just recently got this boat and i am getting her ready to go. also the power trim and tilt doesn't...
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    make and year of boat/motor

    can you tell what make and year of a boat by the serial number. i am looking into a purchase: CVB44253M78C motor: 4163190
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    average price to rehub a prop

    what is an average price to rehub a prop? i have a spun hub and was thinking of having it rehubbed and keep on hand as a spare but am unsure of cost.
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    how much in pitch should i drop?

    originally i had a 10" prop. ran great. didn't have a tach but rpm's sounded right and performance was good. then had a spun hub. after discussions with a tech he said wrong size prop, should have around 15-17. i got a 15". ran but at wot only was going about 8mph according to my gps. really...
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    hub install question

    i ordered a new prop and replaceable hub and i was going to have it installed today. i was going to have someone do it but i didn't realize how easy it is to do it myself. but first i am going to have to exchange the prop i bought because this guy told me that i have a way different pitch than...
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    fuel tank cut-off valve

    i haven't seen this but am wondering if i could add a cut-off valve between the motor and fuel tank that way when i am done fishing i could cut the valve and run the motor till it runs out of fuel. this way i don't have to start her up every weekend just to make sure she doesn't gum out or...
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    boat trade questions

    i currently have a '17 bass tracker w/ 50 hp motor. pretty good condition for its age. i have everything checked and am fond of it. boat and motor are '86. i fish in lower laguna madre and most of the bay is on average around 2-3 ft. i saw a flats boat on craigslist and have been exchanging...
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    compression gauge question

    i wanted to purchase a compression gauge. can i pick one up at the auto store or are there specific ones for outboard motors?
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    what's the original size prop?

    i have a Mercury 50 (Serial# A132112) with a 11 inch diameter 10 degree prop. I have a spun hub. I don't have a tach yet but am looking to get the original size prop and install a tach then go from there. I called one of the local marine shops to see if they have a prop for my motor. the guy...
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    installing a tach

    what do i need to do to install a tach. i don't have one but want to know what my motor is doing.
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    spun hub prop removal

    i've got a spun hub. how do i get the prop off to replace it? it is a '86 Mercury 50HP. I am unsure if this is the original prop? What prop came with this outboard?
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    how to use tilt correctly?

    i'm new to boating...just got my first...but i want to make sure i learn to do things correctly. how to you use the tilt? the guy i bought the boat from told me to tilt all the way down until i get on plane. but i don't know exactly when you would tilt up...when you are in shallower water? any...
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