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    1994 Trophy 2002WA canvas isinglass enclosure

    Looking for a cockpit enclosure for a 1994 Bayliner trophy. Anybody know where to look for a used one or a good place for custom made?
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    Quickclean for Optimax Yes or No?

    I drove 20 miles to the Mercury dealer to buy quicklean to use in my 2000 Optimax 150. The dealer said Mercury does not recommend using quickclean in the Optimax, in fact he said you should never use quickclean in an Optimax because it raises the octane which is not good for an Optimax.WTF! Any...
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    FIXED Optimax Oil Pump Prime Not Working HELP!

    2000 Optimax 150. Replaced oil pump and hoses. To start oil pump prime I turned key to on and move shifter from neutral to forward 5 times. Nothing happens. At least I do not hear anything. Tried it numerous times. Nothing. WHen key is turned to on the normal beep is heard. All fuses look good...
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    Mercury Optimax 150 oil pump lines

    Replacing oil pump on my 2000 Optimax 150 due to leaky pump. Now I see a few of the lines coming out of the pump are leaking as well, 2 at the pump end connection and one at the engine connection. I have removed the lines, trimmed the ends a hair and reattached with new ties, but they still...
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    Optimax Oil Pump Prime Procedure

    Guess I need to replace the oil pump in my 2000 Mercury Optimax 150 due to small leak around electrical connection. In priming the pump do I move the throttle handle 3 times forward with it in gear or should it be in neutral?
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    Help with Optimax 150 Oil pump leak

    2000 Optimax 150 DFI digital saltwater. Engines runs great with no issues. I have noticed oil pooling a bit directly under the oil pump. One of the oil lines going out was leaking which i fixed, but now I see a bit of oil still leaking which appears to be coming from above or around where the...
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    Optimax overheat fix kit 884236A1

    Anyone have experience installing this kit 884236A1 that corrects overheating problem by rearranging water lines from thermostats on the 2002 and earlier Optimax DFI 150/135/115?
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    Optimax lower unit reinstall problem

    In reinstalling lower unit on year 2000 Optimax 150 Seloc manual says place gear case in forward gear position and be sure "most" the guide block anchor pin up near the power head to the forward position also. I'm assuming the word "most" should be "place", but what is the guide block anchor...
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    T-Stat & Poppet Upgrade Kit For Optimax

    Having a problem with occasional overheat at various conditions on my 2000 Optimax 150. In the process of replacing impeller and poppet. I have been reading about an upgrade kit Mercury provides for this problem that changes the hose routing to the T Stats and a different Poppet valve with a by...
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    How to clear out water pump lines

    year 2000 Optimax 150. Been getting intermitten over heat buzzer but telltale and pump seem to be working fine. I will be checking and replacing impeller this week and want to make sure any debris in the lines is cleared out as well. What is the best way to do that? Blowing air? If so through where?
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    Power tilt motor came on by itself while cruising

    Year 2000 Optimax 150. The Outboard was all the way in the down position already when the tilt motor turned on to the down position, thank goodness. I cut the outboard but the tilt motor kept running. I first thought it was the bilge pump as the sound seemed to be coming from the bilge. The...
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    adding remote fuel water filter to 2000 Mercury Optimax 150

    Gearing up for Salmon fishing, I recently installed a 4 cycle 9.9 hp kicker motor. To hook up the fuel line I was planning on installing a fuel/water separator directly in from the boat fuel tank and both lines out, one to my 150 Mercury Optimax and the other to the kicker. The Optimax 150...
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    FIXED Caliper hitting wheel

    I just replaced my old disc brakes with new Tiedown G5 disc brakes with new rotor/hubs and adapter plate. Problem is when I put the wheel back on the caliper rubs the wheel. I guess as fix would be to try different wheel design or maybe adaptors to put the wheel out a bit. But wondering if this...
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    sealant on brake line fittings

    Any reason why it would not be a good idea to put sealant or anti seize on brake bleeder screws and the fitting that screws into the calipers?
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    Thermostat Replace 2000 Optimax 150 V6

    In changing out thermostat on my 2000 optimax 150 the tube to the air/fuel rail on the right side is directly in front one of the housing bolts. Is there enough room for this bolt to come out or does the air/fuel tube need to be removed?
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    Replacing lower yoke on 150 optimax

    Anyone offer any advice on replacing lower Yoke and mounts on year 2000 150 Optimax. It apears this can be completed with only removing lower unit but having not done this before I would appreciate any tips etc.
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    Lower mount clamps cracked

    I recently acquired a year 2000 Mercury Optimax Digital Saltwater model #1150483D. The bottom yoke is rusty and a bit corroded but still very functional. I have sprayed rust reformer and a couple coats of black paint. I see the original carbon yoke part listed for this year and model, part...
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    Steering Cable Lubrication Help

    I have a Mercury 150 Optimax, 2000. What is the best and proper maintenance procedure to lubricate the steering cable? What type of lubricant is best? The manual I have says to lubricate with Mercury Precision Lubricants 2-4-C or Special Lub 101 through the fitting while the cable is fully...
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    proper mounting new outboard on Trophy

    The Bayliner Trophy model 2002 I am considering has a Mercury 150 outboard mounted on the transom in such a way that the top lip of the motor mount does not rest on the tip edge of the transom but sits about 1 to 2 " above the edge. Is this correct?
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    installing new outboard on Trophy

    Im considering purchasing a 1993 Bayliner Trophy model 2002. The Mercury outboard is attached to the transom in such a way that the lip of the motor mount is about 1 to 2 " above the top edge of the transom. Is this the proper installation?
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