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    150 Fourstroke rpm surge at idle (gear not engaged)

    (2013 mercury fourstroke 150) Has anyone experience the new mercury EFI idle surge (to around 1500-1800 rpm) when at idle? (Gear not engaged) when gear engaged and running at idle (no wake zone) sometimes the rpm surge (couple of hundred rpm then goes back to normal)? thanks
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    Mercury 150 slow at full throttle

    Hi all, I fitted a mercury 150 four stroke on 18ft searay, but at full WOT (5000rpm mercury smart gage) it is only going 22knots, to me this doesnt seems right, shouldnt be faster? hole shot is perfect, planes very quickly (smart tabs added) - replaced flo torq sleeve (was little bit cracked...
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    Shifting with prop off, clicking noise

    Guys, Getting the boat ready for spring today, I had the prop off and engine running all good, then when shifting into forward or reverse I hear clicking noise, the prop shaft spins after engaging no problem. Is this normal? I think because the prop is not there there is minimum resistance to...
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    Trim problem, went up after launch now cant get it down

    Re: Trim problem, went up after launch now cant get it down Looks like it was replaced in 2010 I suspect this is oildyne?
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    Trim problem, went up after launch now cant get it down

    Guys, WHile on trailer on boat ramp, lowered the trim/lower unit, turned on the motor (mercruiser 3.0) backed up, then noticed the outdrive is up. While in water couldnt get it down (using the trim button), so put her back on trailer and off back home. Now while in garage, added oil to pump...
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