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    How much water should be coming out when plug is removed

    I have a Jason 1570 fiberglass bass boat, as soon as I pull it out at the ramp, I pull the plug and a lot of water comes out, this seems a lot of water , is this normal on these type of boats?
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    Mercury 9.9 lower unit vent hole leakage

    I bought new seals/washers for both drain& vent holes, when I seem a little oil running down out of vent hole after boating. Put in some more oil til it came out top, using a pump, and put new bolts & washers on, tight. Came back a minute later & oil is running down side again. Anyone know...
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    How long does it take for 78 evinrude 9.9 to pee first start of season?

    Just started my rude on muffs and didn't see water coming out within 15 seconds so I shut it off, does it take a while ?
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    87 Mercury 9.9

    I replaced lower unit oil, after seeing oil coming from vent hole, when I drained it about half an ounce of water came out first. I ran it around lake, came back, now the new oil came out off vent hole again. Anyone have a theory as to why? This motor has around 25 hours on it since rebuild. Thanks
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    78 Evinrude 9.9 maintenance questions

    1978 Evinrude 9.9 Model#10824M , I have the owners manual, can't figure out these "grease fittings" they aren't zerk fittings,& a needle doesn't work either, any tips would be appreciated, there is a zerk fitting on the outside of the shaft
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    '78 'rude 9.9/15 prepping for saltwater trip questions

    Re: '78 'rude 9.9/15 prepping for saltwater trip questions don't know if u can see it, there's a pin thru the nut inside the prop
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    '78 'rude 9.9/15 prepping for saltwater trip questions

    I have a 14 ft SeaNympth with 78 Evinrude 9.9 /15 conversion , my grandfather used to take it to the ocean once a year , I'd like to know what kind of items I need to carry with me; spare prop, cotter pin, and is there a link that says exactly what is required by coast guard, looking for any...
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