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    Are you pleased with Supertech Oil.

    Just curious to see if the thought is still that Wallmart Supertech is a great bargain in the TCw3 department. I have ran it for the last year with no probs....
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    Normal compression for 79 Merc V6 150

    The snow is melting, so I am starting to think boats.. Is the normal compression 120-125 with no more than 15 psi difference? Thanks..
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    Sure is hard to boat when it is 10 degrees.....

    The only problem I am having with my boat is getting the garage door unstuck from the ice on the ground so I can look at it.... I guess it makes for cheap maintenence. :(
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    All of a sudden she don't start.

    V6 merc 150. Recently has starter rebuilt and put in new battery. All is fine. Ran it last week with no problems and has run great all season, save for a low battery problem recently. Today went out and she turns and turns but did not start. I noticed small amount of fuel leaking from the bulb...
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    AMF has apologized and we all appreciate it.

    We can cut the poor guy some slack now.
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    My starter engages regardless of key position.

    I have a V6 Merc 150 that has started spinning the starter regardless of key position. The starter was just professionally rebuilt, had been spinning w/ out extention the last time I tried to start it. It extends now but engages the moment the battery is connected at the terminals. Any help...
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    What is the diff between a chopper and cleaver

    What is the performance difference between a cleaver and chopper prop. What is the best application for either. I have a Merc V6 150<br />on a Glastron Carlson CV 16. With Aluminum 23 I run 62 @ 5200 rpm, the normal range is 5000-5500 rpm. I have no Jackplate or set back. Looking for a...
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    anyone use composite props?

    I have been looking for a 2nd prop. Anyone have thoughts on either Pirahnna<br />or comprop? Was there a performance drop, or gain? Tell me what you think. :rolleyes: never and I mean NEVER ,eat yellow snow.
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    what torque to tighten merc1500 mounts

    I have a 78 V6 150 Merc that I have to loosen<br />to install a new steering cable. What level do I re-torque the bolts to the transom mount?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Kevlar
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    The ethanol gas in big cities.

    I saw this question asked on an old thread, and thought it was worth " expert opinions"<br />I live in Minneapolis where gas is oxygenated<br />due to state law. There are a few places that sell non oxygenated 91 octane, but they are few and far between, there is no 87 or 89 that is alcohol...
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    Is Wallmart 2 cy oil as good as quicksilver???

    This is just a curiosity, but I seem to recall a few people saying that Wallmart brand outboard oil was very comparable to the<br />Mercury Quicksilver brand. Is just just crazy voodoo thinking or is there any truth to it? I don't want to save money on oil if it is going to cost me in the long...
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    looking for Midwest Merc 115 to 150

    My Merc is too broke to fix $$$$ Does anyone have a good running 70s Merc in the Midwest? I am in Minneapolis.<br />Good running is the motto here. My wife ain't<br /> too impressed with the new bill. It would make my Glastron and me real happy.....<br /><br />Thanks!!!
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    When good Mercs go bad. Need some advice...

    Alright trusty wrenches, my 77 Merc 115 went real bad on me today. I went from 52 mph at 5300 rpm to the clack and clank that ruins any good day. It had run perfect and now sounds like a piston smack or some other $$$<br />disaster. The local wrench can't see it til next week, so your thoughts...
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    When Simple repairs go bad....

    I just did a fuel pump rebuild on my 77 1150 Merc. Simple enough for your average monkey, but get me involved and... As I was removing one of the mounting bolts the head of the bolt snapped. No biggie I figured, just fish it out when the pump is off of the mount. Well, the bolt broke flush with...
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    Strongest epoxy resin?

    Howdy,<br /><br />I am putting a small amount of fiberglass cloth on the bottom of my hull. About 14 inches by three inches. I am looking for the strongest adhesive so that at full throttle it won't come off. Any recomendations?
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    drilling a hole in the prop.

    I have heard of people drilling a small hole in the prop for performance reasons. What exactly does it do? What does it do to rpm, pitch ect....
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    78 merc 115 top end hesitation

    This is on behalf of a friend. He has a 78<br />115 Merc on a 16 ft V. It starts and idles great. At the top end speed it can hit 52 mph. On occasion with no apparent reason the boat will top out at 46 or 47 with an rpm loss. It then will kind of click in to normal top end speed and stay there...
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    77 Merc 1150 Carbs

    Wow what a cool site!!!! I have a 77 Merc 1150 that was recently rebuilt. Someone told me that the powerhead is the same as a 1400 and that just the carbs are different. Someone told me that the pistons are different too. So which is it? I would love to upgrade those carbs. What might something...
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