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    Want to share a problem and fix.

    I've had a sluggish hole shot for some time on my '85 150 XR2. I've done everything I could think of with no solving it. Then, I went fishing last Wednesday and the motor went completely bizerk. It would start and run OK, but when you throttled up to take off, it would fall on it's face. If you...
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    Are there any advantages to running synthetic oil

    In my 1985 150 XR2 2 cycle?? I've got a dealer telling me it will be good for my motor. Are there any gains to be had with running the more expensive synthetic oils in an older 2 cycle.
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    Pulled a bone headed move last night.

    Pulled up to a good spot to fish and started catching lots of fish so I drop the anchor and limit out on Crappie after about 2 hours. I get ready to take off and I do everything right and nail the 150 to get on plane. That's when the problem starts. I have plenty of RPM's, but can't get on plane...
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    Bulb won't get stiff on '85 150 XR2

    I'm having an fuel bulb issue with my BlackMax 1985 150 XR2. No mater what I do, I can't get the bulb to pump up stiff. I replaced the bulb with a new Mercury bulb, it's facing the correct way. I hold it up, down, sideways, and no joy, won't pump up, BUT, the motor will start if I choke it and...
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    Stator test question

    My Mercury Service Manual says the stator leads should read 5.2 to 6.2. Mine is reading 6.9. Does this mean my stator needs replaced? Haven't got to test the trigger yet. Also, even if the trigger tests good, should a person replace both stator and trigger at the same time or is it OK to just...
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    OMG, Am I a happy camper/boater? YESSSS

    I just finished installing a Teleflex Baystar Hydraulic Steering Setup on my '85 Ranger 340V BassBoat. My original rack & pinion, double cable steering needed replaced and after pricing everything at a little over $500, I decided to take a look at Hydraulic Steering. I found an online store with...
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    PowerLoading

    I don't understand the problem with power loading. I do it all the time with my bassboat. I guess my concern is, why in the world would you even consider power loading without your motor trimmed up? First of all, I've got a lot of hard earned money tied up in my prop and lower skeg to take a...
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    Smart Tabs on an '85 Ranger Bass Boat

    I'm kind of perplexed as to where to mount the Monster tabs. I've e-mailed Nauticus, but I wanted you folks input also. I've attached a picture of my transom. The place I would assume would be ideal is not a flat surface as it has a concave to it. Any ideas?
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    How much water should come out?

    I'm trying to trouble shoot a running hot situation with my '85 150 XR2. My question, should there be much water coming out of these holes, please see the arrows in the attached picture, when running say 4500 rpm down the lake. Water pours out of mine like pouring water from a glass and 13 to 15...
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    '85 Mercury 150 XR2 overheating

    I've got kind of an odd question. I done everything and I mean everything anyone has suggested on here to solve my overheating problem and have come to the conclusion that my problem is the water intakes are being blocked by the boat itself when on plane. My boat is an '85 Ranger 340V. I've...
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    Can Stator go bad?

    I've got an '84 75hp Mercury OB. I replaced the Switch box, all wire harnesses on the motor, Spark plugs and wires. The motor has been running perfect. Yesterday I took it out, was a little hard to start, went about 2 miles, throttled down to prepare to stop and the motor died like you turned...
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