1976-1977 MERC 150HP

[daphniesman04]

I HAVE AN OLD MERCURY OUTBOARD. IT SAT UP. I REPLACED EVERYTHING I CAN THINK OF EXCEPT FOR THE CARBS. I ONLY RAN IT A LITTLE BIT LAST SUMMER. I PUT IN THE WATER LAST WEEK AT WIDE OPEN I COULDNT EVEN GET ON TOP OF WATER. CHECKED MY CAP AND WIRES. NEW PLUGS AT THE END OF LAST SEASON BUT ONE OF THE WIRES HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE CAP. I WAS TOLD THAT I COULDNT FIND PARTS FOR THIS MOTOR ANYMORE CAN ANYONE HELP

 

[Daiken]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

Try this link. I have a 1977 1500 150hp that I have found parts for at this site. <br /><br /> http://www.mercruiserparts.com/ <br /><br />Good Luck<br />Dave

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

Before you spend a fortune on electric parts, try cleaning the carbs. Get a single used plug wire if one is broken. At $104 you might wanna clean the cap too. This ain't like a car.<br /><br />-W back from Vacation

 

[daphniesman04]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

i bought a shop manual for my outboard it has really helped alot with most problems but i dont know if messign with the carbs is something for an amatuer or not. how difficult is it with a manual

 

[daphniesman04]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

if i replace my wires and plugs does my motor have points to replace or what? if so how do find them. some one told me i had a magneto something whatever that is

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

Electronic ignition..... clean cap and check carbon brush. Past that it's carbs. I'll be offering a flat rate carb service on ebay in a week or two - too many out there causing trouble.<br /><br />-W

 

[sramelyk]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

I am an amatuer and I just pulled 2 carbs off of my 79' 80HP. I don't how different your motor is but there really wasn't much to it. I didn't rebuild with a kit, but I took everything off and soaked them in carb cleaner for 30 minutes. I mean everything, all the jets, idle screws, vents springs, enricher, etc.. Then reset my float level's and put new gaskets on.. My motor wouldn't even start any more.. And now it runs great.. It is amazing, because it just didn't look dirty of clogged.. A good cleaning does miracles.. <br /><br />My opinion.. Easy job.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1976-1977 MERC 150HP

Easier still if you use a spray cleaner and the little red hose to blast the little passages clean. Minimal dissasembly and no soaking needed.<br /><br />-W