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    mercury vs force differences

    I tried to get answers under the Force forum and only got one, so I thought I'd try it under Mercury. I am looking at a 1992 Bayliner Walk Around sport fisherman that has the original Force 150 HP outboard on it. Owner has receipts for a new powerhead 2 years ago. He says it was made by mercury...
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    force 150 HP general questions

    I am looking at purchasing a 1992 Bayliner walk around with a 1992 Force 150 HP outboard. The guy that has it says it is the same as a Mercury but without oil injection. I looked at several web sites that do not not appear to agree with this? Evidently, these were Chrysler outboards that Mercury...
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    metal fuel tanks

    New question. Got my 9.9 evinrude running but one thing still puzzles me. This boat has 2 of the old style OMC steel 6 gallon fuel tanks. I do not see vents on them? Should the filler cap on this type of tank be left loose while motor is running so it will vent? I noticed that when the caps are...
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    electric fuel pump for outboards

    Anyone out there used one of those 12 volt, low pressure, electric fuel pumps like the ones Sierra Marine parts sells? Supposedly they eliminate the need to have a fuel primer bulb on outboards? Thanks, dave
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    1992 merc 135 HP questions

    I am looking at a 1994 OMC 19.5' Sea Nympth aluminum deck boat that is rated for a 120HP max outboard. The guy has a 1992 Merc black max 135 HP motor on it. Can any of you tell me the difference between a 120 HP and a 135HP merc? Are they both V6's? How about overall size and weight...
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    9.9 Evinrude fuel issue

    I recently purchased a 1978 Evinrude 9.9 outboard and have it on a small 16' pontoon boat. It starts right up and runs out great. The problem: After a few minutes of running, at any speed, the motor stops running. If I try to start it without pumping the fuel primer ball, it will not restart. If...
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