150hp mercury black max

pppsmurf47

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I took oil injection off idles rich do I need a hotter plug and what plug do you all recommend Thanks
 

alldodge

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The original oil injection system vary's the amount of oil from around 100:1 at idle to 50:1 at WOT. Going to premix makes it rich at idle like in the old days. So now you have a smoker just like in the old days.

I would keep the plugs as-is and only think about changing after some time. Going to a hotter plug may cause the motor issues at higher rpms

Other opinions may be along shortly
 

Chris1956

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A lot of those motors were converted to premix. I have one and it runs perfect.

If your motor won't idle well, the carbs may need some attention.
 

pppsmurf47

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I haven't had it on water since I removed oiler .On rabbit ears at idle it seemed rich smoked quite a bit but knew it would going to put in water and run awhile see what it does
 

QBhoy

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I’d rather see her smoke than not. Well played to pre mix these things. I learned the hard way as a younger man. Not so often the pump it’s self fails. More the oil lines or fittings usually.
 
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