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    2002 150L XR6 smoking a lot

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    2002 150L XR6 smoking a lot

    I got a different boat and it has a 2002 mercury 150L XR6 and it smokes what I would say is excessive for sure. I'll attach some pics. I'm looking for advice on what can be done or where I should start with diagnosis. I don't know if the linkage from the carbs to the oil mixer needs adjusted or...
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    150L XR6 wire?

    Thanks. I have loads to learn about this unit.
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    150L XR6 wire?

    Is there supposed to be a plug in this hole? When I trimmed the motor all the way up after loading a decent amount of water ran out the front of the cowling where all the control lines run.
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    150L XR6 wire?

    I was finally able to get a new boat and it has a 2002 150L XR6 Outboard. I had the cover off and was looking around before I started to clean it up some and notice a wire coiled up under the carbs in the front. Traced it to the back. It's a white/cream color. The end that was coiled up has...
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    Prop pitch?

    I have a 1972 johnson 50 hp (50esl72c) that had a prop on it with 901F stamped on it. It's unknown if it is the original prop that came with motor. It has a 13 1/2" diameter. I'm hoping someone can tell me the pitch so I have a better idea of what to change to. Currently motor is on an old 15'...
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    50esl72c help

    I've got a 50esl72c and haven't had the chance to order a manual yet. Was hoping someone could tell me what the idle timing and full advance timing should be. That would get me started trying to set the throttle linkage correctly. As it is now the motor will only start and idle with the throttle...
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