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    1982 150 v6 loss of power

    A new problem has now surfaced. Last time out I was running in gear at a fast idle of about 1400 rpm. After about a minute the rpms went down to about 1200, so I increased throttle back to 1400 rpm. About 30 seconds later the rpms drop again. I figure it is probably a too rich carb problem...
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    Water Pressure Gauge Installation 150 V6

    1982 150hp V6.<br /><br />I just got a water pressure gauge.<br /><br />I think I have located two potential places to tap into the system. Tell me witch is best.<br /><br />Option 1: Hose that goes from the pressure releaf system to the thermostat on the right side of engine. <br /><br...
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    Bass boat porpoising. Wrong set-up?

    1999 ZX195 Skeeter Bass Boat - 19.5 ft.<br />1982 150hp Black Max<br />12" manual set-back/jackplate<br />23p 3 blade SS quicksilver prop<br />Hydro-foil mounted - forgot brand name.<br />Motor appears to be mounted fairly high<br /><br />I recently bought this boat. First I think 23 pitch may...
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    1982 150 V-6 lower unit interchange

    I may be looking for a used lower unit for a 1982 150hp V-6 mercury.<br /><br />What years will interchange?
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    water in lower unit 1982 V-6

    I bought a used boat with a 1982 150 v6 mercury.<br /><br />After the first time I had it in the water I noticed no telltale stream from the water pump and there was water in the lower unit oil.<br /><br />I put a new water pump, including new upper and lower housing in. Now there is a stream...
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    1982 V-150 no spark on one cylinder

    I had no spark to cylinder #6. I switched coils between 5 and 6, still no spark to 6. I didn't know if the switch box could cause no spark to only one cylinder, so I switched them last night.<br /><br />I expected that if the switch box was the problem, that now #5 would not fire. But after...
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