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10-04-2019, 09:35 PM
prefers shiners

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Henderson....10/2/19....

Very slow morning.....only had 4 keeper sacs and 1 nice bass by 11 AM.....then, went back to my favorite spot for 30 minutes and picked up a 15" and a 12" within 3 feet of each other....finally just got too hot....wound up pouring cold water over my head to remain cool.....my last 2 cranks of the day, had trouble starting my Merc 150...finally got it going and ran OK to the launch....took it to my mechanic and he found a bad gas line...had my 3 YO plugs replaced also...all but one.....said he could not get it out, froze in place....gotta replace the head to fix it....long story short, looks like my 12 YO motor is about to expire.....I can still use this one for awhile....looking around for a 115-150 4 stroke.....any advice appreciated...

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10-04-2019, 10:30 PM
shadow

Nice Bruce and I'll keep my eyes open for you a motor.

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10-05-2019, 02:25 AM
Redge

Sorry about the motor.
Glad you got out to play with the fish.

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10-05-2019, 09:28 AM
fishervet

Nice catch uncle

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10-05-2019, 12:27 PM
20watt

Some good fish Mr Bruce.

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10-06-2019, 10:54 AM
Cajun Pop

Check with Mike at Greenwell Springs Marine. He frequently has rebuilt motors for sale - usually with a 6 month warranty.
10-06-2019, 08:20 PM
jig rig

Nice catch PS.

What was your mechanics recommendation?

Heads are fairly cheap compared to new motors. Stripped spark plug holes can be repaired with stainless inserts which are better than the aluminum. IMO
What make,model, year,serial #, motor are you running now?
10-07-2019, 03:56 PM
prefers shiners

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Originally Posted by jig rig

Nice catch PS.

What was your mechanics recommendation?

Heads are fairly cheap compared to new motors. Stripped spark plug holes can be repaired with stainless inserts which are better than the aluminum. IMO
What make,model, year,serial #, motor are you running now?

2007 Merc 150 Optimax....SN #1B480544...

It wasn't a stripped plug....the mechanic just could not get the plug out..
10-07-2019, 08:02 PM
jig rig

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Originally Posted by prefers shiners

2007 Merc 150 Optimax....SN #1B480544...

It wasn't a stripped plug....the mechanic just could not get the plug out..

Hey PS,

The plug will take the treads out when you turn with force the spark plug out. If it was mine I'd leave the plug in if its running right. Spark plugs last a long time. If it needs to come out, I'd install an insert. This can be done with the head on.
10-07-2019, 09:40 PM
prefers shiners

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Originally Posted by jig rig

Hey PS,

The plug will take the treads out when you turn with force the spark plug out. If it was mine I'd leave the plug in if its running right. Spark plugs last a long time. If it needs to come out, I'd install an insert. This can be done with the head on.

Thanks JR...it runs good with 5 new ones....appreciate the info.....
10-08-2019, 06:19 AM
PawPaw Gene

Yeah Bruce, JR is correct. A head is a small price to pay compared to a new engine or a rebuild. If she runs good go for it. With today ignitions, plugs can go a long time. I ran a set for 5 years before I changed them and I could have gone a lot further.
"gene"