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    Mercury 1500 Carb Issues...

    Okay, so here we go again. Yesterday, I load up the wifey, the kids, the tube, the ski's etc. I run my boat for a good 90 minutes. Sure it's a bit rough at idle in the beginning, but soon i'm yanking skiiers out of their boots So, after about 90 minutes of playing I park the boat at the dock...
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    I'm an idiot so....

    1977 Mercury 1500 Inline 6 150Horsepower I broke the upper mount/bracket of the starter. The one that holds the top of the starter in with the two bolts. Any ideas where I can get a replacement? Thanks!
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    Can't get Lower Unit back together

    Need just a bit of help. I have a Mercury 1500, 1977 Inline 6. I placed the boat in forward gear, pulled the lower unit, installed the new pump, and began re-assembling. I've gotten the lower until to the point where the bolts are just flush with the bolt holes. I'd guess i'm about an inch...
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    What's the procedure

    Hey Guys: What's the procedure for checking the charging system on a 1977 Mercury 1500 150horse Inline 6. Serial # 4752370. I suspect my engine is not charging my battery. But my tachometer still works fine. The other day when I pulled off the positive cable to re-wire the lead for the...
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    Goofed up motor

    Okay, it's been a long time since I have had to request help from you guys. Quite honestly you are so good, i've been up and and running for a while. So... here it is. Two days ago, I started my 16' Bowrider with the 1977 Mercury 1500 150 horsepower inline 6 cylinder without issue. It was...
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    Whatcha think?

    Hey guys, <br /><br />I recently found a good deal on a 150horse 6 cyl Mercury. An oldie, but runs strong. My question is. Would I sink myself if I put this chunk of weight on the transom of my 16' 1976 Fiberglass semi-v bow rider that currently has a 48 Johnson? I want more power, I know in...
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    Whatcha think?

    Hey guys, <br /><br />I recently found a good deal on a 150horse 6 cyl Mercury. An oldie, but runs strong. My question is. Would I sink myself if I put this chunk of weight on the transom of my 16' 1976 Fiberglass semi-v bow rider that currently has a 48 Johnson? I want more power, I know in...
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    Lower Unit --Gear Selection

    Hey guys please help. Today I attempted to locate a manual for my 88'ish 48HSP Johnson motor. When I was unable to do so, I proceeded to change the impeller assembly on my own. However, I screwed up the shift linkage. I think today i'm aware that I should have dissassembled the linkage up...
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