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    150 hp optical pick-up / Powerpack question

    Where is the color sleeve for the Optical Sensor and the Stator located?<br />Manual states that original equipment was Black “Sleeved” and they were Warranty Repaired to be a Blue “Sleeved” stator and optical sensor.<br />Changed in 1993? To Gray sleeved.<br /><br />The wiring harness from the...
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    Gray sparkplug wires VS Black

    1992 150HP Evinrude with NO spark<br /><br />Went to OutboardRepair.com and reviewed their trouble shooting instructions as recommended in an earlier post.<br /> My engine has Black spark plug wires, Is it recommended to put new "gray" wires on the engine?
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    '92-150 with intermittent spark

    Twin 1992 Evenrude 150 HP, 6-cyl. 60° E150NXENC and E150EXEM Serial #’s <br />PORT ENG: G03014951, STBD: G03076183<br /><br /><br />Counter-rotating engine has intermittent spark. <br />Background (sorry for being wordy) <br />I am still trying to get these engines running correctly. :(...
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    Electrical/Starter Short--150 Evinrude

    1992—150 hp Evinrude<br /><br />Spayed “corrosion block” around starter solenoid, must have shorted out connections. Manual states that all connections should have “OMC black dip” applied, found all were bare/uncoated connections. :o <br /><br />Started engine, smoke from around starter...
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    Bleeding Hydraulic steering

    I would like to bleed any air in my hydraulic steering, can it be done by one person?<br />I read this somewhere but I'm not sure I have it right. Does anyone know if this will work?<br /><br />Join the bleeder valves on the cylinder together with a hose<br /><br />open the bleeder valve on...
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    Replace Fuel/water separator.

    150 hp 1992 Evinrude,<br /><br />Just replaced the fuel / water filters on my new to me engines. Used original OMC housing with new Racor filters with the clear plastic bottoms.<br /><br />I did NOT fill the filters with gas before installing, just pumped the primer bulbs until firm. The...
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    Primer Valve position?

    150 hp 1992-Evinrude<br /><br />What is the correct position of the RED Primer Solenoid Valve lever?<br /><br />Twin engines, one has the valve lever straight down-vertical and the port engine is at 90°-horizontal. :confused: :confused: <br /><br />In the manual it explains how to...
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    Bleeding Hydraulic Steering with Autopilot

    >>>Any recommendations on how to bleed the steering system (there are “bleeding “T’s” on the sea star cylinder/ram)? <br />Do I turn on the Autopilot prior to bleeding the SeaStar steering?<br /><br />The hydraulic fluid in the helm pump is low, filled the fluid and will need to bleed air from...
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    Lower Unit Drain Plug

    Sorry for asking a dumb question.<br />1992- 150hp Evinrude, engines are new to me. <br /><br />I want to change the lower unit fluid and cannot get the plugs out. <br /><br />Tried a hand held impact tool, broke the screwdriver bit.<br /><br />Put some PB Blaster, no help. bought the bigest...
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    Maintenance Free Batteries damage packs?

    In another post they recommended going to this site for information on charging systems: outboardparts.com <br /><br />Why do they recommend not to use Maintenance Free Batteries? How will the battery blow the packs? :confused: :confused: I have 2-brand new Maintenance Free, shall I...
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    Evinrude 150 "flooded" / electircal problem?

    I posted this earlier this evening but it disappeared from the forum I hope I didn’t violate any rules etc.<br /><br />Well I’m no longer a boatwantabe, bought one yesterday and need you help. The boat has twin Evinrude 150’s, Model E150NXENC, E150EXEM---unreadable , serial numbers GO3076183...
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    Age of Evinrude150's

    Does anyone know the type and year of these engines. (Or a web address where I can look it up?)<br />PORT ENG: G03014951 <br />STBD: G03076183<br />Both are 150 hp Evinrudes I believe they are 1991 but not sure, <br /><br />Thanks<br />Mike
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    Max. RPM for Evinrude 150?

    Hi All,<br /><br />I am making progress with purchasing a boat. Thanks to all of your help I have avoided several blunders.<br />I put a deposit on a boat with twin Evinrude 150 hp. 1991 mfg. date (rebuilt in 1997). Could anyone tell me what the RPM should read at WOT during the sea trial? I’m...
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    Deposit on Whaler- Advice during sea trial?

    Last week I put a deposit on a 1986 –25’ Boston Whaler Outrage with twin Evinrude 150’s (1991 rebuilt in 1997). The purchase is pending results of compression check as well as a mechanics written evaluation of the engines and a sea trial. What should I look for during the sea trial? <br />All...
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    Engine Characteristics?

    Well, I’m still searching for a boat! Thought I found a “deal” with a 150 Force and was going to purchase even after reading all the bad along with the good comments on Force engines, but the seller refused to allow a sea trial or even to start it with ears in the driveway. It wasn’t that good...
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    Carbon Monoxide and boats

    CDC test Boaters for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an article in Sunday 8/10 issue regarding Boating and Carbon Monoxide go to: http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/0803/10cdcboat.html to read complete article. Backdraft of slow moving boats and idling...
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    How to "value" a boat?

    Hello everyone, I’m a wantabe boat owner and new to the forum, I have been reading some great posts regarding I/O vs Outboard (especially in salt) as well as receiving some good advice on a boat that I was considering (thumbs down). My question is that I have seen several boats advertised (from...
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    Should I buy '73 Marauder 26' boat?

    I am new to boating and to the forum please excuse any faus pax that may occur. Over a year ago I saw an ad for a 26’ fishing boat with twin 165 mercruisers with a “tuna tower” owner stated that he rebuilt the outdrives and replaced the duel controls. He has drastically reduced the price but...
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