Inline 6 150hp, correct float?

[sourbsted]

I just picked up my 3 new floats from my local mercury dealer and I am wondering if they are the correct ones. I didn't tell them over the phone what my engine serial number is. My motors serial number: 8008578

The floats I received part number: 1395-8673 quicksilver.

The reason I ask is because they appear smaller than two of the floats I am replacing, and the same size as the one of the floats I already have

Same size as the smaller one in the picture. (right hand side)

they are black,appear to be the plastic .not yellow foam.
Cheers

 

[Maxz695]

Re: Inline 6 150hp, correct float?

Mercury 150 sn 8008578 1395-8673 OEM Mercury float According to your info and my search they are correct See here Mercury Marine Model 1500 150 HP CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY Parts Long shaft numbers are different though
1399-110A 1
FLOAT ASSEMBLY (3 required per assembly)
FLOAT ASSY @2 O - Part replaced by 1395-8983
FLOAT ASSY O - Part replaced by 1395-8673 OEM Mercury float
18-7208 18-7208 - Float 1395-8983 Sierra OEM Match Here is the site list for the S/N you gave me you can use for reference http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-outboard-parts/1500/8005615-thru-8052649-aus

 

[sourbsted]

Re: Inline 6 150hp, correct float?

Thanks max, I thought they stuffed it up. That marine engine site is tops! My motor is 40 y old and still has most spare parts available.
Cheers

 

[Maxz695]

Re: Inline 6 150hp, correct float?

I yea I bought a set of upper motor mounts and reemed them out for my steeting bolts They where $8 each plus shipping They where exactly the same as mine but smaller holes.

 

[emckelvy]

Re: Inline 6 150hp, correct float?

The reason why 2 of your old ones are larger is because the foam floats have a tendency to swell in ethanol fuel.

The new floats are supposed to be ethanol-resistant, so you won't have that swelling problem (which can lead to the float being stuck in the float bowl).

HTH & Happy Carb rebuilding............ed