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    mercury outboard repair maintenance manual

    Hey guys I remember their was a repair manual that could be found online for free that was I think was in PDF format. When I got new computer forgot to transfer my favorites. If still exists do you have the link???? Tried searching forum but could not find..
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    update 1993 mercury xr6 overheat @ wot

    Well had some junk weather today so I cracked open the bottom end after work to see what was going on. Everything looked fine impeller in good shape pics attached. Well as i was putting everything back together i noticed 1 of the water intake hole was plugged with chunk of rubber that looked...
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    1992 mercury xr6 150 overheat @ wot

    Hey guys its been a awhile since I have posted here. Anyway long story short. I finally rebuilt the powerhead its been about about 1.5 years since rebuilt. Hardest part was the needle bearings lol!!! I have been having overheat issues lately @ wot. Replaced impeller in spring ran fine for while...
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    merc 150 grinds when putting in gear

    I have read a few posts but could not find anything on my motor. Have a merc xr6 150 od224097 grinds when put into f or reverse. the lower unit is brand new. should I shift it faster into gear or ease it or adjust throttle cables. Sometimes it will buck on me like its slipping out of gear when...
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    oil pump question

    hey guys. well parts finally came in for the oil pump eliminate kit. Was a pretty easy install but as always have a ?. 1993 merc. xr6 #od224097. I took everything off that i needed to complete the install. There is a oil return or overflow Im assuming that comes out of the block on the starboard...
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    is my oil pump working?

    how do I know if my oil pump is working? 1993 xr6 150. od224097. I was thinking of doing premix setup, but I want to know how to test my oil pump first.
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    cooling issue xr6 150

    looked in posts could find anything. 1993 xr6 150. replaced thermo's and impeller. started on muffs was spitting water but not nice stream did not run long under a minute. restart thermo's are opening but now no water stream or spitting. head getting hot to touch.checked hoses no clogs. any...
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    cooling issue

    looked in posts could find anything. 1993 xr6 150. replaced thermo's and impeller. started on muffs was spitting water but not nice stream did not run long under a minute. restart thermo's are opening but now no water stream or spitting. head getting hot to touch.checked hoses no clogs. any...
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    throttle lever 1993 xr6 150

    hey guys it been a while since my last post. Well I I have a question on the the 150. throttle lever adjust. After the install of the pistons and rings, rebuilt fuel pump new powerhead cover ect.. I made sure I documented everything on how to put back together. Well went to start today fired...
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    xr6 no compression update "pics"

    Well cracked the head open to finally see what the heck was going on. I had some time off so here are some pics. I will be rebuilding myself with help of a friend. Boat mech. wanted aleast 3g's just for the piston and ring job. I really don't want to replace all pistons just the rings and piston...
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    here we go again, your opinion

    I think I might be narrowing the problem. First thing Mercury xr6 150 (1993). I had and oil line problem (fixed), water leak in hose (fixed), fuel problem (fixed). Did compression test showed #3 cyl. not good reading almost zero. #1 around 95psi all the rest around 120's. thought had busted rod...
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    cylinder head cover

    any tips on soaking cover to pry off. pb blaster, wb 40, heat gun. merc 150hp
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    no compression

    merc xr6 150. compression good in all cyc. except no compression in cyc #3 started motor to warm up before test. pulled all plugs plug #3 was pretty dry with a little oil on it. no compression in #3 any help
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    you gotta be kiddin me need help?

    :mad:Well I wrote a long post a few days ago. Anyway I think I fixed the fuel problem. Here is the new one. Now I got water coming from powerhead looking at the motor from behind coming from right side. in center of block. will take pics of location and repost any clue??
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    merc xr6 carb cleaning

    its 1993. I am sure guys know it has 3 carbs. Just want to know what the average price is for cleaning. no overhaul just cleaning and gaskets. My boat mech charges around 65 70$ hour. Thanks, dave
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    1993 mercury xr6 stalls

    I will try to make short. Had motor on muffs a few weeks ago ran good. Put on the river fired right up ran great. Steering cable snapped. While parts were on order, replaced carpet. Tripped kill switch while doing carpet. parts came in, dropped off took few days to fix cable. Got boat back cool...
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