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    150 Mercury XR2 - fuel issue - leans out, won't start - now unidentified electrical component smoking

    I think you have a 2 part rectifier/regulator. The 2 terminal box is the voltage regulator. You can most likely replace it with a newer style all-in-one rectifier/regulator.
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    150 Mercury XR2 - fuel issue - leans out, won't start - now unidentified electrical component smoking

    Looks like a rectifier, but it must be something else. Hard to see from the pic. If there is a hole in it, it may be missing a post/terminal. Trace the wires and see where they go. Here is a complete elec. system for sale, that shows it...
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    150 Mercury XR2 - fuel issue - leans out, won't start - now unidentified electrical component smoking

    The small box may be your idle stabilizer. If it is, there should be 3 wires, black also for ground.
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Is there anyone out there with solid experience with older 2 strokes? I would appreciate some tips. I checked compression. 80,80,90 psi. Then sprayed a small amount of T9 oil in each cylinder and all three read near 90 psi. Visual inspection of the cylinder walls looks the same as when I...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I find the advanced timing at idle and WOT odd. I have NOT adjusted WOT timing at all/ever. Is it possible that my trigger, stator, or switch box has gone bad and is causing this and the failure to rear max RPM?
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    I went to the dock today and adjusted the idle timing and carb idle screws today. 1/8 turn more out on each carb and loosened/turned out the idle timing screw until I got 900 rpm in neutral and 675-690 rpm in forward. I checked the idle timing in neutral and it is sitting near 3 degrees BTDC...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    I found the back washer to fit my 4 blade prop on (same diameter, -2 pitch), which is original from my boat when it was built. This should increase RPM at WOT and be less stress when shifting into gear. Now that I know that idle timing does not need to be 2-4 ATDC, adjusting idle and the carbs...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Got it. It seems like there is a bit of different info on when to check idle timing. But, if I understand correctly. It should initially be 2-4 BTDC at cranking speed, plugs out. This ensures that timing passes TDC just as the carbs start to open. Then this idle timing would change once the...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Thanks. I have set the final carb idle screws/mix in the water. I understand that WOT timing is set with the plugs out, throttle all the way open, at cranking speed. And I understand that idle speed is set in the water, in forward gear. Do you know what Mercury intended with the 2-4 BTDC...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Thanks. I understand how to time an engine. I'm just not experienced with a 2 stroke of this nature. And the service manual does not specify when 2-4 degrees ATDC should be checked. It's my understanding that this should be done at idle in neutral. I know that idle speed should be set when...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    Thanks, Could you elaborate? I see a maximum WOT advance (BTDC) setting for 28, which is set at full WOT/carbs open at cranking speed, plugs out. I have not set this. What do you mean by "idle timing is when throttle plates OPEN". The service manual shows 2-4 degrees ATDC while at idle. I...
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    60hp 2 stroke idle & WOT issues

    I have a 1997 MM 60hp 2 stroke. It was in storage for 4-6 years after I bought it, without anything drained/prepped. So I...... rebuilt carbs new pre carb fuel filter & hoses rebuilt the fuel pump (main gaskets/diaphragms only not the valves) drained the fuel tank, cleaned new water...
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    Avon Rigid inflatable helm relocation.

    My 15'6 Avon/Zodiac 4.65 Rib is in great condition, but rides rough unless we weight the bow. The factory side console location and rear bench seat (you drive from) seems too far back. I see a ton of crab boats with the helm in the bow. I know this is for work and opening deck space, but it...
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    prep and paint for a welded aluminum boat

    I have a Scandy White welded aluminum 16' boat that I am restoring. I plan on removing all the carpet and glue and painting the topsides. Does anyone have solid experience on coating aluminum? I am definitely going to scrape, sand and clean the aluminum (aluma brite last). Then I wil use...
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