Hi all,
Moved from the stock forum because I like starting off on the wrong foot. I just picked up a new ride with a 1996 mariner magnum III 150. Serial number 0g216527. Currently it wont idle but all other rpms it runs great. Only starts if the throttle is advanced and cold or warm if you drop it back to idle it dies immediately or struggles for a few seconds then dies. I was gonna start with the carb rebuild/sync n link since I dont know much history on this motor yet. Motor has new fuel lines, ball and fuel pump. Service manual also on the way. Anything else I should examine first?
Also since im here the motor has a bent propshaft. Like easily noticeable when I spin the prop. Is having the propshaft replaced the best option or should I just look for a straight used lower unit instead? I can change a lower unit but I dont disassemble lower units. Lol. Looks like a PO had the skeg welded back on so im assuming its from that... Will any ~90's lower unit fit with im told 1.87:1 ratio? Im assuming its only a matter of time before the lower falls apart in the bent condition.
Thanks in advance for any assistance