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    1988 Mercury Blackmax VS 1987 Blackmax

    Hi everyone!! I have the opportunity to purchase a 1987 175hp Blackmax as a parts engine. I currently have a 1988 175hp Blackmax and am curious if anyone knows if the parts from those two engines are compatible with one another? Thanks In Advance! :) David
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    Replacing Electronics After Engine Fire (Mercury Switch?)

    Hi everyone. Last weekend on the lake I had the unfortunate experience of having my 1988 Mercury Black Max v175 catch fire. Thankfully no one was hurt and a kind DNR officer towed me to the dock. After checking the engine out I've determined the fire to have been electrical but the fire did a...
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    New Ignition Switch and Problems Start

    Hello everyone, this is my first post here and after speaking to several people locally here in Columbia was referred to this site by a fellow boater. I just recently aquired a 1988 Venture Tournament Ed. from my grandfather. The boat is fitted with a 1988 Mercury Black Max V175 engine. The...
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