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    Starter Won't Engage Will Rope Pull Work

    Have a 1999 150 HP Merc XR6. Noticed on last few starts starter whine (not engaging flywheel) but, generally would work to start engine. Now, only get whine noise. Long way to tow to boat ramp. In wet slip but, just to nervous to try starter replacement there. Is there any hope the rope pull...
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    98 Yamaha 55 HP 2 cyc Suddenly No Start

    Has Yamaha 703 Manual Choke. Ran perfect, next day turn key no response. Starter, Gauges, fuses, Shift Position,Trim, Choke Switch, Lanyard all have power and check out. Suspect a relay for starter or Ignition Switch. Turn key to On position gauges active, next position to start nothing, no...
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    No Start 98 Yamaha 55 Hp 2 Cyc

    Yamaha 703 Controls Manual Choke. Throttle Switch, Lanyard, Starter,Fuse Good. Ignition Switch On gauges on Trim works. Move to Start Zero. Thinking Relay at engine or Ignition Switch. Most likely what part and if possible part number. Any quick check with volt meter to confirm. Regards...
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    1975 Ford 302 Idles/Revs Fine Stalls in N but Stalls in Gear

    The 302 is hooked up with an OMC in a Slickcraft SS 205. Last fall ran perfect but, always trying to stay ahead, had Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and main fuel line replaced. Always run non ethanol, stabill and sea foam used for winter storage. Starts fine, idles great, revs up in N...
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    Need bow lift and more revs for better speed

    Have 99 Aluminum Fisher Freedom 2000 (Same as Tracker Party Deck) with 150 XR6. Std 19" aluminum gave 5000 RPM at 41 mph. Although sent back to factory with modest improvement (take hook out of hull) as RPM increases from 3800 to 5000 bow noses down with splash line going from just behind...
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    Is 19" Tempest still over rev

    Sorry that link did not upload correct plate. This is the plate. His is set exactly like shown in the photo;
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    Is 19" Tempest still over rev

    Helping a very inexperience boating neighbor. He has 20' Tahoe Fish/ski (555T ??) with 150 Merc 4/S and 19" Tempest. Doubt he knew on transom dealer put screw type jack plate that appears all the way up and motor is one notch up on jack plate. He was not familiar with the trim and for the years...
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    Charging System Is It Working Battery of Rectifier/Regulator?

    The Tach is working. 99 Merc XR6 2 year old starting Battery went dead after briefly visiting several fishing spots having to keep Nav lights on due to fog. Trolling motor on separate batteries. Curious why charging system did not charge battery after running several minutes between spots...
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    Ignition Switch for XR6

    Need recommendation for good Ignition Switch for 99 Merc 150 XR6 with push in choke
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    1999 Merc 150 XR6 Ignition Switch

    Can someone give the ignition switch part number/model etc for a Carb XR6 150 with push in Choke The current 18 year old switch spring will not let the key stay in the run position and flips left to the off position
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    Suzuki Digital Gauges

    Thinking of getting a Pontoon with a 250 or 300 Suzuki Any thoughts on the reliability of the Digital Gauges and possibly the Fly by wire systems
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    Replacement Controls for Quicksilver 3000

    Have a 99 Merc 150 XR6 on Fisher Freedom 2000. Have a console mounted Quicksilver 3000 Controls. Getting so after shifting into reverse will some times lock up and can not get shift lever forward except with extreme force. Shifting forward usually result in the gears ratcheting. Believe the...
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    Think down relay switch for Power trim 99 Merc XR6 150 is Bad

    XR 6 150HP 0G826606 Power Trim Relay Down Bad Up Relay OK Power Trim either by Throttle handle or side access intermittently works when lowering engine. Tilt up is fine. There are two relays on the back side of engine. The one on the right can hear relay clicking (trim down sometimes works)...
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    Manual tilt for 99 Merc XR6 150hp

    Manual says for manual up or down tilt there is an access hole on the right side of the mounting bracket. Found it and goes on to say turn counter clockwise three times. Question what kind of tool is required (specialty or is it actually an allen wrench). There are Two small 'hex head style...
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    99 XR6 150 Stator or Rectifier

    Engine starts run and idles fine but not charging battery. After run just use charger to refresh the battery, Tech said if continue to use this way will have fire on board and burn all associated electrical parts Tech says rectifiers probably $450. Stators about $145. Not knowing which one...
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    Quick Silver Lower Unit Lube Labeling???

    Have a bottle of 'Premium" labeled Lower Unit Lube (maybe a year old) that says good for all lower units high or low horsepower. Now I see the same "Premium" label on a Quick silver bottle that says for 75HP and lower. On both old and new Premium bottles statement do not mix with 'High...
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