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    76 1150 wont idle!

    So re-did the carbs, fuel pumps, fuel lines, added a racor fuel filter/water separator and installed a new water pump. Motor runs like a champ on muffs but once I got it in the river it would not want to idle in neutral. I banged it into gear real fast ( I know this is horrible!!) And it ran...
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    1976 1150 lower unit removal?

    I'm looking to swap out my water pump on my 1976 mercury 1150. I was looking at information about removing the lower unit. Some things I have read were to shift it into reverse before removing? Also, to discontinue the shift linkage I believe? Alothough it looked like the shifter was in the...
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    1150 powerhead!!

    so i came across a guy who has a brand new never used inline 6 powerhead going for $1350 and is willing to negotiate. just wanted to pick all of your brains on if this is a good deal and is it a smart buy? i have an inline six and would not mind having a brand new backup motor.
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    Thru-hull question??

    I have a thru-hull that does let water come into the mounting section of my boat. That water does not actually leak inside the bost just in the back part (see picture. I circled were its mounted). It seems that it let's water flow freely in and out. Is there any terrible risks with this as it...
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    Fuel line purpose and size?

    I have some old fuel lines on my Tower of Power. Was wanting to replace them as they are old. I was just wondering what size you might think they are and what is their purpose? The little hoses in the pictures
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    Check valve on water separating fule filter?

    I am installing a fule water separator that will be above my fuel tank. According to the diagram that came with the fuel filter I should install a check valve in the fuel line before it goes to the fuel filter(see picture.I am using a different model filter but this is the same diagram that came...
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    Water separating fule filter!?!

    I was looking to install a water separating fule filter on my boat. I have a 1976 mercury 1150 motor. what are some of the best water separating filters that you guys would recommend? Also,I don't believe there are any other fule filters throught the motor besides the screens that sit on the...
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    float lever adjustment!?!

    I know i have asked about this recently but just wanted to be 1000% clear on it as the float levers need to be spot on. do i take my measurement from #1 or #2 in the picture i have attached. thank you!!
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    1976 mercury 1150 carb removal!!!

    so i am trying to clean my carbs out and replace gaskets. i took the top cowling off and the back plate that has the switchbox with all the wires. that did not give me good access so i took off the starter and was able to remove the float bowl tops as one unit. the issue i run into now is...
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    1976 mercury 1150 inline carbs!

    I have a 1976 mercury 1150 inline 6 that I just recently purchased with a boat. The first problem I have is that the primer bulb won't stay hard and when I do get it hard the top carb leaks gas. Is this calling for a carb rebuild? If so do I need a whole rebuild kit with new jets and such or...
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