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    Merc 150 XR6- Sputter at 1/2 to WOT- Help...

    So i just got the boat back from the mechanic. I had a sputter problem at 1/2 to WOT. I winterized the tank and ran Stabil through the motor and fogged the motor prior to storage last winter. Before I took it to him, I thought it was an ethonel problem, so i replaced all the gas in the tank...
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    XR 6 sputter at high rpms

    I've had my 2002 XR 6 150 for 2 years, no problems. I stored it this winter and put stabilizer in the tank. I fired it up and took it out and it idles fine and runs ok up to 3000 RPMs. Once you get over 3000 RPMs, it sputters. I'm thinking it's not getting enough fuel or there is water in the...
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    disconnecting the oiler to pre mix fuel

    I plan on pre mixing the fuel and oil for my 02 XR-6 from now on for peace of mind. It would also be nice to free up some space and remove the overflow tank so I can add another battery. Can someone walk me through the process of how to disconnect the oiler? Do us just remove the lines or does...
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    need to adjust idle speed on merc 150

    how do i adjust the idle speed on my merc 150 xr-6? right now i idle at 3.2 mph which is to fast for trolling. i'd like to get it down to 1.5-2 mph.
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    1999 mercury 200 not getting oil?

    i was cruising at about 30 mph, then i felt the motor slightly lose power and drop down to 25 mph. then the alarm went off with a steady beep beep beep. my temperature gauge was normal. replaced the t-stats recently. water pump could probably get replaced but i do have a steady water stream...
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    looking at a trophy

    what are your guys thoughts on purchasing a used bayliner trophy around 20 feet and around 1990-1996?
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