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    Mercury 1150 Compression Question...

    After running a Compression test on my 1977 1150 and found that cyl #2-6 are all between 135-140 but cyl #1 is at 122. I was wondering if this is acceptable or is this an issue that should be resolved immediately? If it does need to be fix how difficult is this project? Any help would be...
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    Top Speed of a Merc 1150 pushing a 17 1/2 ft Dixie Trihull?

    First I would like to say this forum and all of you guys are great. This forum has been my go to place for answers since I start this project boat that I picked up last year. I was just wondering if anyone know a reasonable top speed to expect from this boat as I've only gotten it up to around...
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    77' Merc 1150 Need advice on motor & trim wiring...

    I would like to start out by saying any information would greatly be appreciated. I have been working on restoring this boat since I bought it 3 months ago and I am ready to put everything back together but I feel I won't have it done in time seeing as I deploy in a week. My question is it ok...
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    Problems taking off with 77' Merc Inline 6

    I am sorry to bother everyone but I have search the threads and cannot find any advice on the problem I'm having. I finally got my boat to the water to see how the motor was going to perform. Well it has a high idle but i'm going to sync it tomorrow to try and remedy this problem. My concern...
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    1977 Mercury 115 hp need help...

    I have been working on this motor to update the wiring since it was all original and they were not in usable condition. Well I was finally able to start it tonight and by doing so now have two questions. First the motor will only run while choked I imagine this is an idication to rebuild the...
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