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    Need a combo FUEL/VOLT gauge

    Hey,<br /><br />Wondering if anybody knows where I can find a standard 4-inch dia. fuel and battery voltage gauge for my 1990 Wellcraft. I'm looking to replace it and I don't have room for seperate 2 inch guages.<br /><br />It has the fuel readout on top half of gauge and battery on bottom...
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    What tools do I absolutely need???

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I am seriously thinking about going out and purchasing any and all tools that I need to become a serious outboard mechanic (in my spare time).<br /><br />Since many of you have years of experience (and probably years of tool buying), I was wondering if you could help me...
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    Power tilt motor (1990 Merc. Blackmax 150)

    Hey there,<br /><br />My power tilt motor is shot on my 1990 Mercury Black Max 150hp. Shop says they can replace it for around $900. This sounds a little high to me. Does it sound high to anybody else???<br /><br />They are going to see if they can rebuild it for around $200 but if that...
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    C'mon, now HE should know better...

    I keep my boat moored on the lake here, but refuse to pay marina gas prices! Luckily, I don't work on Fridays, so normally my girlfriend and I will take the boat out then to gas it up in order avoid the Saturday morning ramp rush. She meets me at the ramp with the trailer (and yes she is very...
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    Low Idle means Running Lean?

    Am I correct in assuming that if my '86 Mercury 150 Black Max idles low and tends to stall out in neutral, that it is running lean? If so, how can I adjust it to run a little richer.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Chris
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    Mercury 150 poor idle after hose replacement

    Hi folks,<br /><br />This post will get you up to date on my initial problem:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=014438 <br /><br />Again, the motor is a 1986 Mercury 150 Black Max. It idled great (throttle in neutral) before I had to replace these...
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    What hose is this?

    I'm sure somebody can tell me what the hose coming down on the right front side of my '86 Mercury Black Max 150 V6 is, right? It looks as if its some sort of overflow. It comes down next to the oil reservoir, next to the carbs. It was about four inches long and bone dry, like it hadn't been...
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    Clymer, Seloc or BOTH?

    I need advice...<br /><br />I'm purchasing either the Clymer Mercury Shop Manual, or the Seloc Mercury Outboard Tune-up and Repair Manual. Is it worth it to have both of them? Do they differ that much? Which one do YOU suggest?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris :)
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    Can anybody explain a tilt/trim system to me?

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I have a 1985 Mercury Black Max with power trim/tilt. I have only one switch that is labeled "power trim". I am under the impression that this acts as a switch for both trim and tilt. My motor tilts (up and down) just fine, but while under way, it does not respond at all...
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    Paint? Primer? Process of painting O/B? Advice?

    Hi folks,<br /><br />About to start repainting my 1985 Mercury Black Max 150hp. Wondering if anybody had any good advice as to the steps I should take in doing this. Should I strip it, prime it, and if so what is a good primer and stripper? Already have Mercury O/B spray paint. I don't need...
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    Need to replace power trim pump

    Hi folks,<br />I need to replace the power trim pump on my '85 Merc 150 o/b. Anybody know where I can get one at a good price, under the $946.00 the shop was going to charge me (parts only! :eek: !)? And any advice on installing it myself when I get it?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Chris
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    Max RPM's at WOT?

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I run a 14 1/2" by 17 pitch Mercury prop on my '85 Mercury Black Max 150hp. It's the V6 with th 4 3/4" gearcase. My 20' Wellcraft Sport runs at about 5800-5900 RPM's at WOT. Is this too high? Does anybody know what the maximum range is for this motor? If not, I'll call...
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    Prop question

    Hi folks,<br /><br />I have a prop that I would like to replace, but can't seem to figure out exactly what it is. These are the numbers on the hub: 48 78118 A40 17P - I assume that the 17P is the pitch, but I don't know what the diameter is or even who makes it. Any input on what these numbers...
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    Mercury 150 Black Max - What year?

    Is there a website that you can input a serial number to find out what year an outboard is? Or, can somebody tell me what year/model this motor is?<br /><br />Mercury 150 Black Max<br />serial# 79610A1<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Chris
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    Mechanics - Do you understand trim/tilt?

    This is a re-post from the "Boating" message board where I got no response. Maybe YOU can help?<br /><br />Hi folks,<br />My boat is not unwrapped for the spring yet, since we still have snow on the ground here in Vermont. But there is no ice on the lake, so it's about time to start thinking...
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