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    Ever hear of a predator SS prop?

    Im getting a boat with a 1988 150hp black max merc. I could have sworn it said "predator" on the SS prop. I been looking all over the internet to try and find out about it, or how much its worth, and cant find any info on them. He said he paid about $700 for it years ago. It still looks like...
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    Is this a good deal on boat/motor/trailer?

    I think this is a pretty good deal considering what people are buying the motors for in good shape. here is what it is and a picture.... 1988 18' tournament series BassTracker FIBERGLASS bass boat 1988 Mercury 150 Black Max power t/t Jack plate SS predator prop, and aluminum prop included Foot...
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    Possable water pump or impellar going bad?

    1988 150 black max. On idle the water trickles/runs out of the "pee-hole" at a steady pace. When givin throttle then it comes out in a steady stream. Could the impellar be bad? or maybe the water pump be going bad? Or is this normal? How much would each be installed if i decide to do it to be on...
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    Results of compression test on 1988 merc150 black max...good?

    Well I went to autozone and rented a compression tester. Went to the boat im thinking of buying, and took all the sprak plug wires off the plugs. Took out 1 plug at a time, started from left side of motor at the top. then right side at the top. Here are my compression numbers...
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    How to check compression on 1988 150 black max

    I been keeping an eye on a boat i looked at last week, and it scared me when he said the motor smokes on startup for a few minutes untill warm. So im going to check it out again. Its a 1988 merc black max 150 horsepower. V6. I have a compression tester for a car if that will work? Or is there a...
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    Mercury 150 black max smoking when started, normal?

    Im thinking of buying a bass boat, and just looked at it. Its a 1988, and so is the motor. 1988 black max. Everything looked good, as the guy only used the motor and boat 1 time per year in canada. After that he fogged the engine and did all maintance. He did tell me when he runs the engine, it...
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