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    Seized Mariner Magnum II 150

    I just bought a 1988 Baja 196 Sunsport in like new condition. The problem is the motor. 1988 motor with oil injection removed. It's been run on 50:1. Apparently it ran good this year once and then on the second run, it slowed down and stopped. It had been in storage for 3 years. I can get it to...
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    Water on plugs. here, then gone???

    Motor:1974 1150 Inline Time since rebuild: 15 hours (estimate) Plugs:Permagap Compression (1-6):119-120-120-122-120-120 My issue is that yesterday I found out that it was not charging (seperate Issue)when the battery pooped out in the middle of the lake when I tried to start up and move. As it...
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    Change Motor, Prop or what??? Please Read

    Hello all, I am relatively new to boating (3 summers) and I am struggling with an issue with my boat. I have a 17' Spectrum open bow console control etc, with a 1974 Merc 1150. The engine is very healthy with only about 6 trips on a complete overhaul. It is turning a 24x19"P 3 blade aluminum...
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    Trigger Screw?????

    Last week I bought a boat with a 1974 115 inline 6 and the frustration level is rising. I bought the boat from a dealer, and they gave me the number for the previous owner. He informs me that the engine was professionally rebuilt last October. It was never "tuned" in the water since and...
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