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    Hard to start when running fine for a while

    Photos would be helpful.
  2. R

    1995 Skeeter ss140 - 135 Mercury Black Max G179207 Constant Alarm

    Constant or beep-beep-beep? Constant is water temp issue. What is the temp on the gauge at idle after thermostats open? Just a suggestion; 1, test port/starboard temp sensors or replace. Look up how to do on Youtube. 2, replace poppet valve with a new kit. Only use Mercury/Quicksilver parts! Do...
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    I was the victim of a Facebook Marketplace scam.

    Next time, take it directly to a good shop and have them do a "leak-down" test on each cylinder. If one fails, you might as well replace the motor. Very expensive to bring it back to factory specs.
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    1989 Mercury 150HP - unknown hose, possibly coming from poppet valve?

    looks like the wrong poppet valve cover. the one shown is for an older model.
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