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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Thanks Chris. I'm just going to run the thing the way it is now. It's been working well for 34 years, so I'm not changing it. Besides, I can't do much nowadays anyway. :sneaky: I remember running tuned pipes on my RC airplanes 50 years ago. You could really tell when the prop started to...
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Found it! Looks like the engine was built on Jan 6, 1992. That means it's the original engine on this 1992 boat. 34 years old and still strong! Thanks again! :D
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Thanks guys. Your support is much appreciated. :) As of last weekend, I acquired an excellent 150HP outboard (on a 4th boat, a bass boat) which will be installed on my test boat. A working engine on a good hull is all I really need. The test boat will become my only, and probably final...
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    1976 Starcraft Chieftain 18' OB - restomod

    Guys, it absolutely breaks my heart, but it's time for me to let my Chieftain project go. This boat has been my dream since 1997. 😭 I was 62 when I acquired the boat and am 71 now. I just don't have the time, energy, health, help, funding and lifetime left to complete the project. ☹️ I've...
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Ahh... I feel the need for speed! :D My old Winner bass boat clocked 72MPH GPS with me alone and 68 with my big cousin on board. 🚤 🤪
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    I definitely avoid the saltwater motors. Heck, I saw one ad in Key West where the seller stated that his engine was run in freshwater only! :ROFLMAO:
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Coned and tabbed? 🍦😸
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Thanks Chris. I plan on doing the water pump and a fresh gear oil change anyway, so I'll switch to synthetics. (y) At 71, I remember those old Sinclair commercials about dino oil. 🧓 :LOL:
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    No worries! :cool:
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Got it, thanks.
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Anyway, the XR6 that I bought has been in solid, good service with the prior owner for 13 years. And still many more years before that from the owner he got it from, so, I'm happy with it.
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Uh, thanks for that. I guess. :rolleyes:
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    When you say can liner, do you mean the exhaust tube?
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    How to choose an old 2-stroke 150/175 Merc

    Pretty negative comment. Backyard butchery? Can you explain?
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