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    Oil Warning Module

    I've reviewed previous posts but haven't been able to find an answer so I'll try again. <br /><br />1988 Mercury 175hp V6 with oil injection.<br /><br />Is there any way to determine if the oil warning module is bad? I do not get the 3 beeps when I turn the key. I have 12v on the purple at the...
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    Oil alarm/warning module

    Just purchased a used 1988 Mercury 175hp V6 with remote oil tank. When I hooked up the harness and turned the key, everything worked as it should but no initial "beep beep beep" from the alarm module. After about 3 starts, I got the beeps on start-up when turning the key, but after another 5...
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    Trim/Tilt wiring to Harness/Control Box

    Sorry for yet another newbie question....<br /><br />I've got a 1988 175hp Mercury with the Type B trim/tilt setup. The wiring connecting the trim solenoids to the main harness was missing when I bought the engine and I need to replace it.<br /><br />From the wiring diagrams I've found, it looks...
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    Serial Number location

    I have what I think is a 1988 Mercury 175hp Black Max, but I'm unable to locate a serial number. The paper sticker on the trim unit is unreadable, and the freeze plug on the block just says 175. I've searched the entire engine with a fine toothed comb..... but haven't found anything. Is there...
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