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    2011 Mercury 8HP

    Hello everyone. I have a 2011 8HP Mercury Four Stroke. I am the third owner so I don't know what might have been done to this motor before I got it. I would like to find out if it has the original carburetor. I have not removed it, but from what I can see there are no identifying markings on it...
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    This is what confuses me... https://www.readysetboat.com/mercury-2006-and-newer-9-point-9-to-15hp-high-performance-4-stroke-outboard-carburetor.html
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thank you for your reply. I've read where several people have claimed to upgrade their 9.9 to 15HP. I guess that's why I assumed that they were similar. I know the specs for the 8 and 9.9 are the same, so I figured maybe there is a simple way to upgrade my 8HP. The first thing I will do this...
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thanks!
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thank you for the reply. I think the 8, 9.9 and 15HP were essentially the same for the 2011 model year. They were made in Japan I believe with Yamaha. I have not been able to find the specs for the 2011 models.
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Hello everyone. I have a Tracker 1436 jon boat that I've added decks and storage to. I have lost a couple of mph due to the extra weight and I would like to get that back. I've heard the 9.9 can be upgraded to 15HP by changing the carburator. If that is true can I upgrade my 8HP by changing the...
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    Won't turn off

    I turn key switch to on than press a button to start engine. That part works, but when I want to stop I turn the key switch to off and the engine keeps running?
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    Won't turn off

    I turn key switch to on than press a button to start engine. That part works, but when I want to stop I turn the key switch to off and the engine keeps running?
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    What's this hole for?

    1969 Johnson 40 HP manual shift<br />There is a small hole in the starboard side of the lower unit. It is above the propeller shaft and drain plug but below the full level plug.It is lower than the oil level. Is it a vent? Should it leak oil? What stops the oil from coming out of it? Thanks for...
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    Too small ?

    Bought my first boat, a fixer upper. It's a 1969, 14-0 long runabout with a closed bow. Had it on the water for the first time this week. I want to use it to putter around, do some fishing and maybe pull a tube. There will only be 2 people in the boat. There dosn't seem to be much room to fit a...
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    Throttle cable

    The throttle cable on my 1969 Johnson 40 HP won't stay connected. The end of it fits onto a pin, about 1/4" in diameter, on the engine linkage. There is nothing to hold it onto this pin, it keeps popping off. Does anyone know what part I am missing?<br />Thanks,<br />Gordon
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    Battery

    I have a 1969 Johnson 40 HP, electric start.<br />There is no charging system on this engine.<br />Which type of battery should I use, starting or deep cycle?<br />Thanks,<br />Gordon
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    1969 Johnson - won't start

    I ran my boat for about an hour the other day.<br />It has a 1969 Johnson 40HP w/electric start and no charging system.The next day when I tried to start it, it turned over, but wouldn't start. The battery soon died and I put it on the charger. The same thing happened the next time I tried to...
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    Won't start

    I have a 1969 40 HP johnson outboard (40EL69R).<br />I don't know the history of this motor except that it has not been started for about 3 or 4 years. I have installed a carberator kit and tune up kit. There is good spark and the fuel is getting to the carberator (I even tried sqirting some...
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    Trailer Title

    Hello,<br />Maybe someone else has had this problem and can tell me what to do. I live in VA. and have purchased a boat, motor and trailer from someone in PA. The seller gave me a bill of sale for the boat, motor and trailer and a signed title for the trailer. I LOST the signed title.The seller...
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