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    Merc 150hp late 70's inline 6 - Carb question

    Hey, so finally got my boat out on the water, motor seemed to be running perfectly while on the trailor, starts no worries, idles nicely, rev's up with no problems etc. However when under load I couldnt get it past 12kph at full throttle. So I thought first thing to check would be the cable...
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    74' 150hp Inline 6 Merc - Leaking Carb

    Hey, the bottom carb an the middle one too lesser degree appear to be leaking a bit of gas. I gather thats not meant to happen?! haha, it appears to only happen when its sitting around though, when running it appears to be fine. Would spraying some carb cleaner into them help you think...
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    Difference Between 74' 150hp / 140hp Inline 6

    Hey Guys, so I own the 74' 150hp inline 6, and ive been offered a 140 inline 6 (not sure of the age but apparently its around the same era!!) but i was wondering what similarities there are between the two? effectively what parts would be interchangeable? Carbs/Gearbox/Power Pack etc I guess in...
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    Mercury 150hp 2stroke inline 6 74' - Prop still spins (slowly) when in "neutral"

    Mercury 150hp 2stroke inline 6 74' - Prop still spins (slowly) when in "neutral" Hi Guys just a quick question, so when its supposedly in neutral and running, should the prop still slowly spin? seems like its not actually in neutral, but ive been told by various people that it should still...
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    Manual For Mercury 1500 Inline 6 150hp 2 Stroke 1974

    Hey Guys, does anyone have a pdf or an equivalent for me to download for: Mercury 1500 (Blue Band) Inline 6 150hp 2 stroke, ive been told shes 1974 Appreciate any help. Cheers
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    How to bleed an outboards hydraulic tilting rams?

    Hey guys, so my rams have had all the oil drained out of them and obviously are completely useless, so ive had plenty of experience bleeding cars/motorbikes but not quire sure if its the same procedure for boats??!! obvoiusly you have to get all the air out, but how? do i manually lift the...
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    Mercury 150 hp inline 6 - How to get into neutral without the mercontroller

    Hey guys, whats the easiest way to get it into neutral without the controller (which i do have but its in pieces), i guess i just have to keep moving the shift lever until the prop spins freely both directions?? (without making a clicking noise either) Might be a stupid question but of the two...
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