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    Lower Unit

    I have a 1986 150 S/N A943153 Mariner outboard that shifts good and runs ok.My question is when I remove the boat from the water, while installing the motor support I have noticed that the output shaft area of the foot is very warm.I have changed the oil in the foot and checked for metal...
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    Infinite speed control

    I have an old three speed trolling motor that I would like to put a speed pot on.I chatted with some other guys and got mixed feelings on putting a 50 watt 2ohm rheostat in series with the 12volt power lead to use for trolling anybody got any advice.I'm sure the pot will get hot but more worried...
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    86 150 mariner idle problem

    I have a 150hp mariner magnum ser#A943153 that doesn't idle or start well.Top end was rebuilt by Merc dealer has good compression.Carb were disassembled and all passages blown thru,then rebuilt at a later date by a boat mech.The engine spits back some at a idle like its running lean.Stator was...
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    Painting Boats

    I just purchased a project boat that needs a new floor and new paint.My last project boat I gel coated and really don't want to do that again.From what I have read sanding is the most economical way to remove the paint.The real question for me is what type of paint to put back on it above and...
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