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    1984 150 won't fire....tons of troubleshooting now, considering shooting the motor

    I give!!!! and have to reach out to the pro's out there... fired up first turn of the key after the long winter last year and ran flawlessly all night long. Returned the next day...... it would turn, turn and turn but would not fire. Let it sit, got busy the rest of the summer, winterized and...
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    7.5 hp lower unit assembely....help needed!

    I got to excited last year during winterization and decited to pop off the lower unit of my 7.5. The reason is, I thought it was leaking but that was not the case and everything was working fine. I am ashamed to say that this weekend will be my first real boating trip of the year and I need my...
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    To many VOLTS! 84 merc 150

    I had just got the engine serviced and the mecanic had told me that the motor was not charging the battery.... he had said to replace the rectifier, so I ordered one and did so. Last year I was running the boat in a passage outside Whittier Alaska and being from around this area, I knew it would...
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    To many VOLTS! 84 merc 150

    I had just got the engine serviced and the mecanic had told me that the motor was not charging the battery.... he had said to replace the rectifier, so I ordered one and did so. Last year I was running the boat in a passage outside Whittier Alaska and being from around this area, I knew it would...
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    84 merc 150 bk-max ignition

    I had a *** kickin good time last weekend (4th of july) pulling tubes and skiers it ran like a champ no problems (except running out of fuel once). So this weekend I decited to take it out of the harbor in Whittier Alaska. Paid to get through the tunnel(20), paid to launch(20) and paid to...
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    Stupid question here! water/fuel separator

    Hi, just a simple question for all you experts. All water seprating fuel filters are the same? They hold out the water while filtering the gas (particles in the fuel and tank). And the most important thing.... they all work for 2 stokes with the gas and oil pre-mixed. I just find it hard to...
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    84 mercury lower end questions

    OK, I have a questions for those gurus....... I have an 84 merc 150 and I thought I was having shifting problem but maybe that might be fixed tonight but My new question is: I found a jet unit which is what I really wanted in the first place off a 1995 black max 150. So my question is will it...
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    84 merc 150 shifting problems?

    OK, here is my short but sweet story... Bought a 150 from New Jersey and had it shipped to Alaska, Motor worked great shifted fine....pretty much perfect. This year I took it out and I had noticed that the throttle cables were sticking.....not a problem it cost me 41 bucks to get brand new ones...
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    HELP with dirty aluminium!

    I have a 19' Alaska Grayling. It is a heavy duty aluminum boat and has seen much of its life in saltwater(previous owner). This thing is scared, oxidized, stained..... everything you can think of. I can take Miguires aluminium polish and rub the same spot 15 times and it still turns the rag...
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    Anybody have a parts book? 84' 150hp

    The first post didn't work so I will role with this title. I need new carbs, or I need to rebuild them but I ran across new ones online and I am curious if they will fit. Part number=1374-5643A99 Motor=1984 blackmax V6 150. Thanks in advance J
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    1984 blackmax 150hp carbs

    Hi, I came across some 3 brand new carbs online and I am wondering if they would fit. The lady that is selling them is unsure and I would hate to make the purchase without knowing for sure. The part number is 1374-5643a99 and again I have a 1984 blackmax V6 150hp. Anything anybody could tell me...
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    150hp 1984 HELP PLEASE!!!!!!

    HI all, I am new to this outboard thing so here is my problem: I just bought a used 1984 150hp outboard from New Jersey and I live in Alaska. The problem I am having is that when I turn it over, it fires, then automatically shoots up the rpm to around 4000 or 5000 then I shut off immediatly...
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