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I Need to change the impeller on my 1998 Mercury 150 2.5L 2-stroke saltwater series motor. The question is can I do this with the boat in the water? It is on my 5-ton work barge and Cant really take it out. I can tie it stern to dock and lift the lower unit above the dock. Is this possible?
I have a steel barge and had a welder put on a new 3/4'' steel engine bracket for my Merc 150. He completely messed up and welded the plate 5" higher than he was supposed to. My question is do they make any kind of Jackplate or ANYTHING that will lower the motor instead of raising it?
I purchased a used 1998 Mecury 150 2 stroke saltwater series 2.5 with 180 original hours. Everything works fine but the steering is soo stiff. It is not the cable it is something on the motor side. It does not have power steering. I greased every fitting that I found and moved it back and fourth...
I have a 20 foot work barge and put a new 5/8" Engine bracket on. I Purchased a used Mercury 150 and im going to hang it hopefully tomorrow.
Anyone have any pointers on hangin a new motor and possible checklist on what I need to do before starting the engine. Liek all fluids I would need before...
