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    '87 150 Mercury XR2 Overheating at High RPM's

    I am having overheating issues with a 150 XR2 above 3500 rpms. It runs about 170 degrees at 3500, but anywhere above, it gets hotter as the rpms increase. At wot, it will set the alarm in about 3 minutes (gauge reads 250). Things I have done to correct this issue (with no positive results). 1...
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    150 V6 Tilt-Trim Leak Down ??

    I have a 1987 150 Merc 150 V6. When I tilt the motor up, it will gradually leak down, even compressing the trim cylinders. Under power, I have to continuously bump the trim up to maintain motor position. There are no hydraulic leaks that I can see. Is there some type of check valve system and if...
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    Hot 150 - Possible fix?

    I bought a 1987 150 XR2 last October. Have ran it on several occasions. From the time I bought it, it always ran great. Trouble is, if I keep it at or below 4000 rpm's everything is fine. Over 4000 rpm's and the HOT alarm will sound. I had installed a new water pump after the very first time the...
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