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    1988 Blackmax 150 HP Overheating starboard side of engine

    What would cause only one side of an engine to run hot? I have 1988 mercury 150hp and the port side runs normal (this side has the temp sensor which sends the signal to the guage). The starboard side runs HOT !! This side houses the sending unit which activates the high temp alarm. I replaced...
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    Wiring a voltage regulator

    I have a 1988 mariner 150 outboard and I have experienced high voltage running aver 3K rpms (17-18v) The battery has been fully charged with a charger, the rectifer is brand new this year. I purchased a voltage regultor to install to fix this problem. Unfortunately, there are no instructions...
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    Trim/Tilt not working

    I got back to the slip today after a successful day on the water, and I go to tilt the engine back up and it won't move - neither up or down. The solenoids are clicking, but the engine won't move. It is now about 1/4 of the way up only because it was tilted up to get up the inlet to the slip...
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    Lower unit and shift shaft problems after changing water pump

    I detached the lower unit and changed the water pump yesterday and all went very well until I tried to reattach the lower unit back on the motor. The LU seems to stop about an 1 to 1-1/2 inches short. I tried turning the prop which didn't help. I also tried turning the flywheel which didn't...
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    Starter and Trim Tilt (v-150 1986)

    After running for over an hour I go to start up after some fishing and the starter gear is not popping up to engage the flywheel. We ended up pull starting the motor and it fired right up. Does this require the started to be replaced, or can the Bendix drive be replaced? Then, I'm approaching...
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