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    Optimax 150 2 stroke Fuel Injection - erratic fast idle when shifting to neutral

    I agree with Faztbullet. The whole function of the Hot foot Cable is to bump the idle in-gear to prevent load-stalling. Something is too tight or sticky....
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    questions about Merc 70 pistons/rings.. worth fixing?

    Some guys and gals love (and understand) the older 2-strokes. Not too much tougher than rebuilding your old 2-stroke snow-sled or dirt-bike. Hobo-frieght has a cheesy and cheap ring expander and compressor tools. Both can be purchased for under $30 for both.assuming you don't have piston/...
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oil Pump Shaft/Coupler reinstallation

    Yes, it has to be installed after the cover is sealed and installed... I got it. I packed the coupler with 2-4-C and crammed the shaft into the coupler with enough grease in the coupler cavity, it hydro-locked the shaft into the coupler. I was able to ease it into the case and gently guide it...
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oil Pump Shaft/Coupler reinstallation

    Shaft...
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oil Pump Shaft/Coupler reinstallation

    Ok, I'm rebuilding my 1997 Mercury 150 EFI V6 per my Factory Service Manual. I ready to install the Crank Case cover. The FSM doesn't even mention installing the pump drive shaft. Doing a dry-run, I found it physically impossible to install the software into the lower bushing while meshing...
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