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Just bought a 1996 150 offshore Mercury. What is the port shown in the attached picture, and what should or should not be coming out of it. Water, exhaust, or nothing.
I just purchased a boat with 1996 150 hp offshore Mercury outboard. I was wonder where water should be coming out. I have cranked the motor once with the ear muffs. Water came out of the tell tell after the motor ran for a couple of minutes, but it was not a powerful stream I guess it took...
I own a 1986 DT85 Suzuki. I have bent the prop shaft, and I have found a 1985 DT85 Suzuki with a blown power head for sale. Can I steal the lower unit off of the 1985 and put it on the 1986? Is there anyway to tell is the two will go together without actually doing it? I spoke with someone...
I am about to replace the lower unit in my Suzuki with a used one. Does anyone have any tips or tricks for the job. Such as tools needed or steps to take. I know I will need a seal kit where the lower unit and the top end connect. Is there anything else I need to order while I am at it. Any...
I have a 1986 DT85 that needs a new lower unit. Does anyone know what years are compatible or where I can find which models match mine. Please help I drive by the lake every day, but I cannot get on it.
I have a 1987 DT85 Suzuki. Last outting I hit a stump and bent the propeller shaft. How difficult is it to replace the shaft, or what is a fair price to get the work done. Are there any special tools that I will need, and what manual is recommended for the job. I would like to do the job...
