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    Throttle creep

    Ok, here it is: I run a pair of 96 mercury 150's carbed 2-strokes. The comfortable speed and the RPM's the engines like, don't always match. I try and bump the throttle up just a bit and it runs away a few hundred RPM's higher than I would like before settling in. For instance, I was headed...
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    fuel issue

    96- merc 150 V6, 2.0 liter.<br /><br />symptoms:<br /><br />runs fine at all speeds, till back to idle then dies. Fuel bulb firm, but no or little fuel in see through filter... In order: fuel tank, primer bulb, fuel pump, see through filter, carbs.<br /><br />Best guess at what I need to look at?
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    Baby Sleeping?

    I could use a bit of help from you more experienced parents. I've a 4 month old who doesn't have good sleep habits, couple of hours then up for a sip of milk (screams to the top of his lungs till he gets it), some nights like clock work every 2 hours. I'm in need of a recipe for rest, wife and...
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    Tilt Trim seals

    Merc 150hp 1996 model 2 stroke: Tilt trim cylinder leaking at the top. Although a somewhat mild leak. Motor lifted a couple of times and did not want to go down, eventually it always came down. I added fluid and noticed I have water infiltration as well, seems to be working better now, but I...
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    Wahoo and Tuna

    Boated a 55 lb Wahoo and (2) nice black fins by noon last Friday. Took a couple of pics on a disposable camera and turned it in to Eckerds on Sunday for processing, returned in 2 hours and was informed the film did not advance and there were no pictures to be had. My entire year of fishing...
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    No spark, fuel gage erratic, alarm humming

    OK, here goes, I have a pair of 1996 V6 150's with (2) batteries: The starboard engine charges battery (1), which powers all accesories. <br /><br />Last trip out the overheat alarm was sounding (faintly, not full strength)... I replaced the buzzer before going out this weekend (still sounded...
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    Poppet valve

    If I suspect my poppet valve spring is "weak" should I try and stretch it, or should I clip one loop from it. I don't think I'm getting the water flow I need at say 2500 rpms. cools fine at idle (thermostat controlled), cools fine at 5000 rpm, Poppit works sufficiently. How about it, clip a...
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    Constant warning horn

    Have a 1996 V6 150HP merc, Oil injection and oil alarm was disconnected by Mechanic years ago, I run premix. The over heat alarm begin sounding countinously last Saturday, temp is OK. Next morning (engine at 80 F) turn key on and alarm still sounds continuosly. What or where to look into to...
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    Very funny

    Found this on the "other boating site" thought you guys might get a kick out of it....<br /><br />This was an actual letter sent to a man named Ryan DeVries by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State of Michigan. Wait until you read this guy's response!...but read the first...
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    Mike Harkness

    Are you the same Mike Harkness from Calallen, who never could catch as many bass as me? <br /><br />Mod1, JB and the rest of ya, I wonder if you could leave this post for a bit, I think I might have located an old friend, but he only has 4 posts and I don't know if he can find his way around to...
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    Admeral OB from Corpus Christi

    OB,<br />I'm from Calallen originally now in San Antonio. I keep my boat in Aransas Pass (double axle, with hydraulic surge breaks). I'm looking for someone in the area to do some trailer work over a few day period. Plan on renting a slip for a few days while someone replaces axles, springs...
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    Venting some anger

    Hey fellas, just wanted to share with you my latest experience. <br /><br />Had some time to kill at lunch today, so I went to the local Walgreens (west side San Antonio, near work) to pick up some over the counter BS that I needed. I was in the store for 5 minutes, came out to find my Ford...
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    Hot Mercury 150's

    Have (2) merc 96 150hp saltwater series, with 14.5 x 19" props. Engines cool fine at idle, engines cool fine at cruising speed (150-160). (both) engines run warm 190 - 200 F when trolling with single or double 2000-2500 rpm... With a light load can achieve 55-5600 rpms, with a full load I am...
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    Voltage regulator

    Here's my story:<br />Replaced both my "wet cell batteries" this winter with Orbital "AGM" spiral wound batteries. <br /><br />Maybe it's just a coincidence, but now my engine occasionally charges over 16V, I have 1996 Merc 150's with and a Garmin 240 fishfinder which has a safety feature and...
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    Lower tester

    Ok,<br />I'm looking for a ready made lower unit Pressure tester for a Mercury V6. Does anyone make one of these and where would I find one? Thanks in advance.
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