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    looking for door latch lock hardware for 1988 ranger

    I need to replace a couple of the storage bin latches on my 1988 ranger any body know were to get those
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    200 hp merc opti on 18' ranger 363v

    Ihave a 25 pitch lazar II on it now hitting 70 mph but way scary. The hole shot could be alot better any advise. on pitch and 3 or 4 blade
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    200 hp mercury opti on a 1988 ranger 363v

    I just bought another ranger this one has a 1993 optimax 200 on it . It runs great real strong but does seem to make the boat a little loose. The boat is rated for a 175 hp max. I have a 1999 150 optimax on my other ranger and it handles nice.Iwas thinking about selling the 200 hp and putting...
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    what prop should I use on 18 foot 1988 ranger with 1999 150 optimax

    Ihave a 1988 ranger 374v just put 1999 150 optimax the boat is 18 foot the motor came with 21 degree lazer II. This motor has a ratcheting lower unit(I dont know what that means) Itook a 1988 150 xr4 off the boat the hub size is different so I cant use the prop off it. That is a lazer II also...
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    1999 optimax 150 wont rev up to speed

    I just bought a 1999 150 optimax for my 1988 ranger 374v the motor has 106 hours on it. I had a local boat shop check the motor out before I purchased it. They hooked up the computer and gave me the green light to buy the motor. It 's been a month now and my boat and motor are still at the...
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    1999 optimax 150 wont rev up to speed

    I just bought a 1999 150 optimax for my 1988 ranger 374v the motor has 106 hours on it. I had a local boat shop check the motor out before I purchased it. They hooked up the computer and gave me the green light to buy the motor. It 's been a month now and my boat and motor are still at the...
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    does anyone have a 150 optimax on there ranger 374v?

    i need to find out what holes to mount my motor on
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    mounting 150 optimax to 1988 ranger 374v

    does any one know which holes to mount there are 5 holes in the rows on top of mounting plate so I have 5 different locations possible
  9. bob stark

    would like to put a new gel coat on my 1988 ranger to make it look shiny

    does any one know how much thi cost?
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    1999 optimax idles good but surges when taking off

    just bought motor150 optimax 106 hours put it on 1988 ranger 374v idles good but wont excelerate like it is starving for gas. Had installed at boatmasters in livermore 1200 bucks 800 for labor seems a little steep, anyway , looked at the injector rails see the presure release valves when motor...
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    1988 ranger 374v (presure gauge on dash)

    I have ranger 374 v I was wondering what the presure gauge on dash is for water or oil?
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    1988 150 black max cooling problem

    Was wondering If any one could tell me if the 150 merc is supposed to pump water when idling ? mine is over heating again. took out for a quick drive around the lake and the motor over heated. water is not pumping put new impeler in about 8 months ago worked fine all year. First outing this year...
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