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    QL or Solas?

    I'm about to purchase a 4-blade Alum. prop and have the choice of either a Solas or a QL. Which is the better of the two brands or are they about the same? Any difference in cupping?
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    4 Blade Stainless prop for 3.0L

    I've got a 2001 Stingray, 180LX, 18ft. , 135HP Mercruiser 3.0L with 2.0 gear ratio. It currently has an aluminum 3 blade 14.25x21p prop on it. We do a lot of tubing and want to start wakeboarding and would like more holeshot. I realize I'll lose some top end and have to watch overrev with no...
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    Best Pitch for 3.0L Mercruiser- Moving to SS prop

    2001 Stingray 3.0L 18 footer. The boat currently runs about perfect in WOT rpm range using the stock 3 blade 14.25x21 alum. prop. It is a bit sluggish on holeshot when pulling a tube and I want to move to a stainless steel prop. Should I stick with the 14.25x21 in a SS or go to something like...
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    Stingray 3.0L Mercruiser and Alpha One Drive

    I'm looking at a 2002 180LX Stingray with a 3.0L and Alpha One drive. Only has 90 hours, one owner, and has been maintained since new by the marine shop that sold it. It was moored at a marina during summer months but has always been under full cover. The hull, motor and drive all look like...
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    Stalling

    I have a 1985 Evinrude GT150. Last year the last time I took it out it stalled dead when running about 3/4 throttle. It was really hard to get back started but finally did and as long as I was at idle speed would run. When I got home the fuel filter has trash in it so I figured that was it...
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    Fuel Filter

    I've got a 1985 150GT Evinrude motor. Just curious if it's best to use the little factory fuel filter or if anyone uses some sort of aftermarket inline filter.
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    Primer solenoid Adjustment?

    First off my boat sat for 7 years and with the help of this forum it has been running great except for one issue at startup. (1985 Evindrude, 150HP). When I first start I pump fuel bulb and push in key to activate primer solenoid. Motor fires right up and runs. It seems to run flooded after...
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    Fuel Level in Filter

    First off I want to give a big thanks to everyone on this forum. I've been in the process of "waking up" my motor after 7 years in storage and this forum has been a lifesaver. I've spent way to much time at work searching and reading posts. LOL. I've done everything to the motor that seems to...
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    Choke Solenoid?

    Probably a stupid question but i always heard the only stupid question is the one not asked so here goes. Motor is 1985 150HP Evinrude E150STLCOH. Picture is attached of what I assume is the choke solenoid. Clymer manual doesn't seem to show one with the little red lever. I'm assuming the...
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    Motor been sitting for 6 years

    I have a 1985 Johnson 150HP GT motor on my boat. The boat has been in storage in a barn covered up for about 6 years. When it got "parked" the carbs needed cleaning and I had removed them, but otherwise motor has always run great. Things happen, bought a house, had two kids, and boat has sat...
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