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    New tach gauge is not reading correctly

    I have a 1995 Mercury Black Max 150 2 stroke. I just replaced the tack on the boat, before at WOT tach was reading 5000 to 5200 rpm, the new tack is reading 4200 to 4500. I believe the take is ok because when the motor revs the needle in the tack jumps slightly. I installed a TELEFLEX PREMIER...
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    Can I fix a loose / slack steering issue?

    I have a 1995 Black Max 150, I bought the boat last May, since I bought it the steering always had what I call slack in the wheel. Back in November I had a no feedback steering put on, so it doesnt wear you out now. I assumed that when the guys put this on it would correct the "slack" issue but...
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    Help on setting for new Tach Gauge for a Merc 150

    I am replacing my tach gauge on a 1995 Mercury 150hp Black Max. I bought a Teleflex premire gauge, it has dial to be set for your perticular motor, the instructions say to "set to 1/2 number of alternator poles". Can anyone tell me how many alternator poles my engine has? Thanks.
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    Repair manual for 1994 150 Black Max

    I want to get a repair / tune up manual for my 1994 Mercury 150 Black Max and was wonder if anyone had any suggestions. I did a search and SELOC books comes up a lot but I didn't know if they were to techinical or pretty easy to understand, or if someone may have manual that is better. What I...
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