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12.06.2021 4:47:51
I am showing that part number 96148A8 does fit a wide range of applications ranging from 135 to 225hp. Also including the XR6, If you are able to supply the full serial number we can be 100% sure.
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I am showing that part number 96148A8 does fit a wide range of applications ranging from 135 to 225hp. Also including the XR6, If you are able to supply the full serial number we can be 100% sure.
Yes, this kit will work with your motor.
What spark plugs are the recommended ones for my outboard please 150 efi saltwater 2 stroke 2001 mercury please thanks [links]
Will this fit a 2001 XR6 150 Ser Num starts with 0T
Hello, Yes, that will be the correct part for your engine. Thank you [links]
Hello, Part 96148A8 is the correct water pump kit. https://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/1637.cfm?q=96148A8 I do not see a thermostat on your schematics. It must not require one. Thanks Max Barrett Customer Support Agent 1-303-355-3355 more
My 2001 150 is experiencing the same type of issue, I've been told to change my water pump and it would solve the problem. I'll be doing that myself this weekend (it's not a difficult thing to do yourself) Has changing your pump or impeller solved your problem in the past? I have not changed mine since I've owned it, but I've only had it for a little over a year. I have no idea when it was changed last, so I figure it needs to be changed anyway. My boat was a Florida boat for most of it's life and now it is mostly run in the Gulf shores/Orange Beach area, so pretty much the same type of weather and water conditions as yourself. It did fine last year and after sitting all winter started this problem the first outing this year. I think the salt, even though I flush mine with fresh water if it is going to sit for any length of time, causes the rubber impeller to stick and cause damage to it. Sitting is hard on anything for a number of reasons and I feel this may be what is our problem. As you know, the salt is even in the air any anything that is unprotected will corrode even if the salt is washed off. Here is a video on how to install a impeller kit in your water pump. HOW TO REPLACE WATER PUMP "MERCURY 150 OUTBOARD" - YouTube If you want to save that $700.00 expense each year. I'm going to look into the possibility of spraying something into my water intake each down season to protect the raw metal that the impeller rubs against during normal operation. I don't know if that is even possible and I figure if it is, one would still need to be sure to use something that will not soften or deteriorate the rubber impeller. Maybe we just need to run our boats more during the off season to keep the water pump innards all polished up , kind of like the rotors on the brakes of your car, if it sits for long, they will start to rust over, but if you drive it regular the will stay shinny and polished. I don't know, just a thought.
Re: water pump issues in 150 optimax?
$700 to replace the water pump on this motor is absurd. $300 is more like it. It is very easy to replace a water pump yourself. Buy the whole kit,, around $50, and replace all the parts, gaskets, plate, etc each time. The 2000 and 2001 Optimax should be replaced every year. [links]
I towed the boat home and I just changed the impeller / water pump as I thought this was the issue but this has not fixed the problem.
On the earlier model 150's you had 2 mechanisms for cooling: The thermostat which controls block temperature at around 140-160F when operating below 2500 rpm and a high (water) pressure relief (poppet) that is forced off it's seat by the increased water pressure above 2500 (serv. manual number), which is a larger diameter valve, and is not temperature controlled, allowing increased water flow that is not temperature controlled. The OT alarm on those engines goes off at 195F.
You didn't say anything about your operational conditions when the condition occurred or prior which might help with a diagnosis. [links]
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So here is you answer from a Engineer at Mercury marine first hand. Please make your own decision on what works best for you. Now since I've been using the flush port since day one. When i go to pull my stats at 100 hours I will see first hand how the flush port has worked. I have used salt away also after every trip in my motor since day one. I will then decide to continue to use it solely or use the ear muffs! here
Using the Flush Port is about 98% efficient but doesn't flush through the thermostats. It's used to BACKFLUSH all the water SUPPLY passages, water tube, water pump, and the coolant DUMP circuits (in the adapter plate). here
For all of you Mercury Engine guys running Egrets.Weather your trailer it or keep it on a lift. I found the best solution for using the flush port finally since my lower unit has the low water pick up the ear muffs won't work without buying the $40 attachment.I didn't want to use the ear muffs and start the motor every time i come back from fishing especially at night. The coastal flush port as Mercury calls it is much easier way and does the job better than the ear muffs according to Mercury.This will work on all 150, 175, 250 Pro XS motors. I went and bought a sprinkler **** 3/4 in. and cap installed them with a washer which should already be in the motor under the stock plug. Very easy to remove the cap now the **** stays in place, just make sure you install the **** tight so when you remove the cap it doesn't back out also. I just screw on the female quick disconnect connect turn the water on and flush away no more tools needed to remove that stupid square head cap!
Coastal flush port pushes water in two directions- through the DUMP circuit side of the system. Water is washed BACKWARDS through the supply side (water tube, water pump, gearcase inlets), and FORWARDS through the dump side (adapter plate/exhaust). Thermostats aren't open under this use. though the back side of them (head side) may get rinsed. here
I tried the TH Marine flush port connector but it leaks from there o ring check valve and would hate to see that get stuck open while running especially if the inline check valve doesn't work and passes water. This way the cap seals it off so no water can come out while running either way. Everything was purchased at home depot. I have tested this for several months now and works flawless! It set me back a big $5!