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  1. Barnacle_Bill

    Replacing reeds

    1983 Merc 150 When replacing reeds, should the reed blocks be replaced too. Or can they be resurfaced using 400 grit sandpaper on a piece of glass?
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    Poppet valve?

    1983 Merc 150. When reinstalling the poppet valve, is there suppose to be some pressure on the spring? I'm having a memory lapse here.
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    Reed question

    I have an old 1983 Merc 150 that I have been going thru and replacing anything that is worn or the wires were brittle. The motor runs great except the idle isn't "perfect" and maybe I'm just too picky. The reeds are the original ones and look good. My question is, can they become weak from age...
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    Measurements

    I know how to measure a transom, but when it has a step in it, do you include the step? For instance, from the top of the transom to the top of the step is 20". To the bottom of the step and bottom of hull is 25" My 83 Merc 150 cavatation plate is even with the top of the step. So I am assuming...
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    New Motor Prices?

    Are there any web sites one can go to to get average pricing on new motors? Yamaha and Honda
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    New Motor Prices?

    Are there any web sites one can go to to get average pricing on new motors? Yamaha and Honda
  7. Barnacle_Bill

    Epoxying flywheel magnets

    That is fairly common but I'm not sure what type glue they use.
  8. Barnacle_Bill

    Smart Tabs again

    I went to BPS today to get a set of smart tabs and got to thinking. (bad habit) On a typical fishing trip I only run my big motor 1/2 to 1 hour a trip. The rest of the day is on a trolling motor. Wouldn't those tabs act like air brakes on a jet airplane causing a lot more drain on my batteries...
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    Smart Tabs again

    I went to BPS today to get a set of smart tabs and got to thinking. (bad habit) On a typical fishing trip I only run my big motor 1/2 to 1 hour a trip. The rest of the day is on a trolling motor. Wouldn't those tabs act like air brakes on a jet airplane causing a lot more drain on my batteries...
  10. Barnacle_Bill

    1983 Merc 150 block interchangeability

    I am considering going to a smaller block (90-125). What would be a bolt on replacement?
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    Battery question

    I can't find it now but it seems like I read somewhere that you shouldn't use maintenance free batteries with an unregulated system. Can anyone shed any light on this?
  12. Barnacle_Bill

    trolling motor prop

    Has anyone tried these??<br /> http://www.kipawapropellers.com/
  13. Barnacle_Bill

    Trim sending switch needed

    I'm looking fot a trim sending switch (part no. 75290A-2) for my 1983 150 merc. Dealer no longer carries them.
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    Need Advice

    I am going through my old 1983 Merc 150 and replacing electronics with old and deteriorating wires. So far I've replaced switch boxes, stator, changed to an electric pump and changed one coil. My trigger checks good with an ohm meter and the wires appear to be in good condition. Since it is 21...
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    2000 Yamaha

    What is the difference between a 175TLRY and a 175TXRY??
  16. Barnacle_Bill

    Smokes at idle

    1983 Merc 150. Can a lean condition cause excessive smoke at idle? Fuel pressure is 2.5 lbs at idle and according to Merc manual, it should be 3-4 lbs. I've got a holly redtop on order, but its lost in the mail. Thanks.
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