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    How to lift motor?

    I need to lift this 1150 6cyl off the back to repair the transom. Lift rings are $30 on Ebay and I'm already way over my budget. Anyone know a good way to lift this monster off without shelling out that kind of dough for a stupid bolt???
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    '75 Merc 1150 610 cca Battery?

    I have a brand new 610 cca car battery that I can't use in my Jeep because the terminal posts are on the wrong side. Is this enough cold cranking amps to use with this motor?
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    Did I squeeze the bulb too hard?

    Let me start by saying there's 2 reasons this happened. 1. I'm a rookie. :facepalm: 2. The bulb was stiff from being dry and sitting too long. OK, so I'm priming the motor for the first time since I bought this boat and the bulb is really stiff so if was taking considerable force to pump it, but...
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    77-78 Mercury 1150 cowl ground to engine ground, no start?

    Just got this boat. Been trying to get the motor to fire up after rewiring the engine harness. The wires were so corroded I know he was lieing about it running. Just put gas to it today and no start. I noticed the cowl to engine ground strap has been cut off. Would this cause no spark? I haven't...
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    Merc 1400/1500 tilt and Trim w/1150 motor?

    Should this be tilting an 1150??? I'm asking because I just bought a 77 Sleekcraft with an 1150 and a 1400/1500 pump. The pump has a red warning sticker that says it's a high pressure pump. Use only with Merc 1400 or 1500. I haven't fired it up yet because everything need to be rewired. Someone...
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