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    1989 Mercury Black Max 150hp outboard Motor Problem

    THANKS for the info ... I am not a mechanic ... just looking for some ideas on where to start looking for the problem I am having . Thanks for your imput .
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    1989 Mercury Black Max 150hp outboard Motor Problem

    QUESTION ….. I have a 1989 Mercury Black Max 150hp outboard on my bass boat . It at ½ throttle or more will be running fine … THEN after running fine for 10 minutes or so , without throttling back … it will slow down to about ¼ speed for about 5 seconds , then speed back up for about 10 seconds...
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    Mercury 150hp Black Max .... Fuel Related Problem or ???? Question

    Fuel Related Problem or ???? Question I have 1989 Mercury 150hp Black Max Ser # OC219580 …. I am having a problem when I throttle down . It will run at maybe ¼ throttle , at full throttle for about 10 seconds , then take off . Then when running at full throttle , it will all of a sudden slow...
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    Mercury 150HP Black Max .... Power Trim Problem ... STUCK

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    Mercury 150HP Black Max .... Power Trim Problem ... STUCK

    THANKS for the info ... I did try that yesterday ... No help .... BUT , this morning I thought what the hell , and went old school on it . I took a hammer and tapped on the top of both relays firmly ... and what the hell , it worked . 1 of the relays was stuck and was the problem .... Easy fix...
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    Mercury 150HP Black Max .... Power Trim Problem ... STUCK

    Mercury 150HP Black Max .... Power Trim Problem It will go up , but will not come down . It worked off and on for 2 days ... then the down quick completely . It is now stuck in up position as seen in picture . I went through all the wiring all the way back to the 2 relays on the motor . I can...
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    Need help with Lowrance Hook 2 , 5X GPS / Split Shot HDI Operating

    Need help with Lowrance Hook 2 , 5X GPS / Split Shot HDI Operating Old guy needs help with new technology …. Just installed this unit for the ease of use and I don’t use GPS Plotting … The turn on and go for the sonar is perfect for me , BUT I would also like to use the Downscan feature also...
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    Quick Question ... 1973 and 1976 Mercury 650 .. 65 hp Outboard

    Will the parts on a 1973 and 1976 Merc. 650 outboard interchange ??? Thanks Doug
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    1974 Mercury 1150 Outboard Power Trim question ....

    1974 Mercury 1150 Outboard Power Trim question .... Was the power trim standard on these outboards in 1974 or a option ? Going to sell my Merc. 1150 ... does it add any value to it ? Any help would be great ... Thanks Silverton Oregon
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    Need Year .... Mercury 150hp Black Max ... Ser # 0C219580

    Need Year .... Mercury 150hp Black Max Outboard ... Ser # 0C219580 THANKS
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    Mercury 150hp Black Max ..... need year on serial number

    Mercury 150hp Black Max ..... need year on serial number .... all I am finding are ones starting with letters ... My serial number is 06219500 .... THANKS .... for the help and the use of the board .... Doug
  13. sshotgun

    1990 Force 150hp outboard trim question

    I have a 1990 Force / US Marine 150hp CFI Outboard Motor .... Model # 1501X90C .... Ser. # 020451 .... It is installed on a 18.5 foot bass boat ... I know it is normal for the power trim to release its self down as throttle is applied ... the problem is I can't raise it enough to get the...
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    Need New TRIM GAUGE ... for 2000 Force 150hp Outboard

    Need New TRIM GAUGE ... for 2000 Force 150hp Outboard ... any special type I need ? Can't find it here on I Boats Force parts ..... SORRY .... its a 1990 Model # 1501X90C .... Ser. # 020451 THANKS in advance .... Doug
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    2 Questions ... Prop and Power Trim ... 150hp Force Outboard

    First let me give you a little info on the motor ... I just bought a 1990 Force / US Marine 150hp CFI Outboard Motor that was still new in crate .... other then maybe at factory , it has never been ran .... Model # 1501X90C .... Ser. # 020451 .... It is installed on a 18.5 foot bass boat...
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    1990 Force 150hp .... Tach Question ?

    I have a 1990 Force 150hp.... and I am putting on a new 20 pole tach .... the control box has 4 wires coming out of it ... Black , Orange , Red , and Purple .... What do they hook up to on the tach ??? See Picture .... Thanks... Doug
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    Mercury / Kiekhaerer Merc 100 ... Question

    I picked up this older Mercury outboard today .... Its a Mercury / Kiekhaerer Merc 100 Ser. # 1291639 ... with a odd gear shifter ... That I have never seen before ..... From the Serial # ... I beleive the motor is a 1960 ... and was this shifter common on them ??? Any info would be great ...
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