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    FUEL LINES BAD???? FUEL ISSUES??? BOGGING DOWN?? READ THIS..

    Hello To All, I thought I would share some info that just may help someone out there.. I own a 98 merc 150 outboard V-6, S# 0G740674. Long story short.. I had an issue that I knew was fuel related, I rebuilt the carbs a few times, Rebuilt fuel pumps, Changed fuel filters, Fuel water...
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    1998 Mercury Outboard 150 MIDRANGE ISSUE - Watch VIDEO , PLZ Help!!!

    Hello All,, This is the problem I am having.. The boat Idles Fine and tops out fine and runs at 45 Mph... If I throttle up fast the boat will take off, If I throttle up slow she starts to bogs at 1800rpms every time and if I don't ease off or throttle through it she will DIE!!! I have switch...
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    1998 Merc 150 Outboard Throttles up on its own???

    Hello All, I have a 98 merc carberated that runs real strong.. The problem that I am having is that if say im trolling and RPMs are at 2000, the motor after a bit will run up to 2500 RPMS on its own with out me bumping up the throttle.. It does not seem to happen all the time but alot.. What...
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    Help Please!!! 1998 Merc 150 overheat alarm will not go off, But not over heating?

    Hello all, Well my 98 merc 150 Model 1150422UD, Serial 0G740674, has been running awesome, And is actually still running awesome, .. My last trip out the overheat alarm starting going off, but boat was not over heating.. I have the alarm and I also have another temp gauge, The gauge reads...
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    98 Mecury 150HP Outboard TILT TRIM RELAY --- Help Please

    Hello All, I am having a small problem I thought maybe some of you guys maybe able to help me out here... I have a 98 Merc 150 , I am having problems with the tilt trim.. The motor will go down but not up, So I switched the relays then the motor goes up and not down... This would mean to me...
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    8 HP Honda 4 strk - Water Pooring out from top of engine BF8A

    Hello All, Just picked up a honda 8 hp 4 stroke, Not sure on year.. Model is bF8A.. Started motor up and notice water pouring out from the top of the engine, right where it meets the block, Is this the head gasket? Or maybe a cracked head.. Thanks Ant...
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    1976 Aquasport 19.6. cCC..Outboard Engine mounting bracket questions.. Plz help

    Hello All, I have just finished , Well almost finished a complete restore on a 19'.6" / 1976 Aquasport / cc..It had an open transom which I enclosed and am going to add an engine bracket.. I am little confused as where to exactly place the bracket on the transom... ( Don't want to screw this...
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    1976 AquaSprt Restoration, HELP NEEDED WITH ENGINE BRACKET PLACEMENT

    Hello All, I am in need of little help here.. I just completly restored a 1976, 19.6 Aquasport center console, I did stringers, enclosed the Transom, and the deck... I have an outboard mercury 150, With a 25" shaft.... I purchased an outboard engine bracket that will bolt on the back of the...
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    1991 Sunbird Quit Rider 115 HP Jonson TILT TRIM SENDER UNIT Location

    Hello All, I am working on a boat right now which is a 1991 Sunbird with a 115HP Johnson outboard ( Quit Rider set up).. There seems to be a problem with the tilt/trim sender unit location.. There is one on there but it is not or cant be in the right location as the contact leaves the lever...
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    91, 115 HP Quit Rider Outboard Trim/Tilt Gauge Problem!!! Please help

    Hello All, I have a 91 , 115HP Johnson that I am working on. Heres whats happening... When I raise the motor as far up as it will go, the trim gauge needle is in the up position, When I lower the motor back down the gauge will not go below the half way line on the gauge... What shuld I...
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    MY NEW PROJECT.. 1976 AquaSport 19.6 Could Use A little advise

    Hello All, Just picked up a new project. I just got a 1976 Aquasport center console 19.6 footer.. The hull seems to be in great condition as most of the floor and the transom... Pulled everything out of it today, Well just bout everything.. When I got the console off I noticed 2 soft spots on...
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    150 Merc Offshore, Over heating problem, Plz Help!!!

    Hello All, I have a 98 merc 150 outboard 2-stroke motor on my boat, I have changed the impeller, Stats, Poppet valve, Temp Sensors Both.. But the motor still seems to over heat ( 230 - 240 Degrees ).. But when at idle the temp is normal.. Only seems to heat up one i get going.. The faster...
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    1998 Mercury 150 Off shore - OVER HEATING ALARM ISSUE

    Hello All. I have a 98 mercury 150 Offshore 2 stroke model# 1150422UD, S/N # OG740674 the overheat alarm went off the second to last time I went out on the boat. Did not really seem to be that hot tho.. The teltale has a nice solid stream coming out, I went ahead and change the water pump...
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    - 98 Merc 150 Runs fine on land / not in water VIDEO ATTACHED

    Hello All, I just got my baby back together from rebuilding the carbs.. I can get her running fine on land, But yesterday I took it for my first ride and once in the water it ran real crappy, Could not get the RPMS over 1000 would stumble and die like it wasnt getting fuel.. I was trying to...
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    1998 150 Merc OFFSHORE, FUEL / CARB QUESTION .. Please help.

    Good Morning All, I just bought a new boat which is a 1988 19ft Bonito center console with a 150 V-6 offshore merc. Boat sat for a year to a year and a half without running at all. The motor turns over fine but will not start. engine has 3 carbs on it. it has good fire and if I spray starting...
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    40 HP Force Outboard Motor ... Starter Test

    Hello All, I have a friend of mine here at my house... He has an outboard 40HP Force motor.. When you turn the key the sylinoid clicks but the starter does no engage at all.. I have the starter out, How can I test the starter? It only has one power wire that goes to it.. If I put power to it it...
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    How do I remove rich lean adjustment at carb 1973 9.5 Evinrude Sportwin.. Pics

    Hello All, I am triying to get the carb off my 73, 9.5 outboard, Got carb ready to come out except for the rich /lean adjustment. How do I get this off the carb? Have carb kit on the way but would like to get carb cleaned and ready bye the time kit gets here.. Thank you, Ant...
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    Help Please, Can't Find Model nuber 9.9 Evinrude / Johnson - SPORTWIN

    Hello All, I need little help here, I just purchased a 9.9 Evinrude Sportwin outboard but can't seem to find a Year / model number on it, Any chance anyone can help ? Where should the model number be located? Thanks, Ant
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    1979 6-HP Jhnson / Evenrude Wont Start.. Help Please!!!

    Hello All, I am new to this forum an also new to the boating world.. I work on cars all the time just new with this outboard motor stuff, Heres the problem I am having.. I have a Johnson 1979 6HP outboard that I cant get to start.. When I picked motor up couple days ago I heard it run So I...
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