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    Finding HP and year for kicker motor

    I want to get a cowl for this kicker motor. It seems to be an early '80s 2 cylinder. Does anyone know how to figure out the HP and year? I checked every reference chart but I don't know if it's 7.5 or 9.8.
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    Grinding going into gear

    My 1977 Mercury 1150 (I checked the serial and it's not a 1976) makes a loud grinding sound when shifting into either gear, and there is some resistance along with the sound. The issue is not shifting slowly. Do I need a new lower unit? Anybody have ideas of anything to check?
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    1976 Mercury 1150 Lower Unit Compatibility

    I have a 1976 Tower of Power. I'd like to pick up another motor for parts and a lower unit in particular. What years and HP are compatible? This is info I have searched for but I can only find newer motors on interchanges. In particular I am wondering if some of the larger motors like 125 and...
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    1976 Mercury 1150 - Water Problems, Several of Them

    After to rebuilding the fuel pump today, I was excited to finally let my 1150 run for more than a moment. It started right up and I got the pee hole working. But then I noticed water in places I don't want it and another issue. I'm not knowledge so I don't know the parts. I noticed 4 issues or...
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    1976 Mercury Tilt/Trim Controls

    My 1976 Mercury 1150 has power tilt and trim with an external pump. On the dash, the controls have 3 buttons. The bottom button goes down. Middle button seems to move it outward with a limited range of motion. Top button only does anything if it's pressed at the same time as the middle button...
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    1976 Mercury 1150 Yellow Fluid Leak (Steering?)

    I picked up a 1976 Starcraft Super Sport 22 with a Mercury 1150 outboard and have been working on getting it ready for spring. I've had a boat before but I'm new to working on my own boat and a 1976 presents opportunity for practice! Anyhow I need help. I can't find this in the official manual...
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