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    gamefisher wont stay running

    My friend has at 1991 (I think) gamefisher 9.9. We replaced the carburator after 6 years of just sitting and also replace the plugs. Was running fine for 2 days but come the third day it just wouldnt stay running. We have been messing with it for about 3 straight nights. It takes about 20 pulls...
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    Patching Aluminum Hull

    Does anyone have any good ideas on how to patch aluminum hulls? I have a friend who has a couple pin holes and a minor scrape on the bottom of the hull. I am looking for something that doesn?t involve welding it shut. Thanks for all the input.
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    Gamefisher Carb Help

    I have a, what I think to be a 1994 9.9 Gamefisher outboard motor. Model number 225 58 1994 serial number 6122. The motor was sitting for a long time and the carb is all seized up. Any ideas on where to get a new carb.?
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    9.8 air filter help...

    I have a 1984 Merc 9.8hp Serial # 6518311. I need to find the air filter and housing I guess that connects to the carb, right now there is nothing stoping debis and all from getting into the carb. I recently rebuilt it and I would like to filter the air that goes into the carb. Does anyone know...
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    Just finished anti fouling paint...

    Well my winter jon boat project is almost finished and ready for the crabbing season. Motor is rebuilt and just finished the sanding and primer coats with etching primer. I have put one coat of antifouling paint down which wasnt a perfect coat but it covered everything. The second I did it all...
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    Anti-Fouling Paint Alum. Boat

    So I went out and got 3 quarts of black anti-fouling paint (aluminum approved) and was hoping to start painting next weekend. The boat is a 14ft aluminum jon boat that I will be using for crabbing in Ocean City MD (salt water) so that is why I decide to paint it. I was wondering the process in...
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    Anti Fouling Paint...

    I am going to put anti fouling paint on the bottom of my 14ft aluminum jon boat. I just am not too familar with it because all my other boats have lifts... What kind should i get? Looking to be resonable in the price but something that will last. I use this boat mainly for crabbing and it will...
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    9.8 no pull start?

    I finished rebuilding the carb on my 1984 merc 9.8 and wanted to fire it up to make sure everything was ok. I had previously replaced the water pump and havent started it after that because i was waiting on parts... Anyways i went to start it and the pull cord wont budge a inch no (i tried...
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    1984 Merc 9.8 Flushing??

    I noticed there is a screw and above it says flush on the outdrive. I was struggling to get it off and just said the heck with it for now. What exaclty do you have to do to flush these motors? I know on others there are some quick hookups or using muffs on the lower unit. Is there any special...
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    1984 Merc 9.8 Service Manual

    Looking to find a service/owners manual. Any good places to find one cheap?
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    So Much For Good Bearings...

    When i got my jon boat it came with a 1984 cox tilt trailer. Well i guess when the guy your buying the boat from tells you that the wheel bearings are good, he is just trying to make the sale. When i took off the dust cap water poured out... what a suprise. The bearings were damn near dry. Does...
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    Carburetor Gasket Kits????

    I have a 1984 9.8 and in the process of rebuilding the carb. I am unable to find any dealership or online that has just the gasket kit. Dealers want $50.00 for a complete kit which includes it all. Is there any kits out there just for gaskets that are cheaper than this??? Carb # 1364-4929 WMB-3...
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    Brining back that old shine...Need HELP!!

    I bought a used 14ft flat bottom aluminum jon boat and need some advice on getting her a new pain job. I want to repaint the outside with a dark green but i hear aluminum is a pain to paint and you need etching primer and other crazy stuff. Is it harder than just sanding it down, putting a...
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    Need Some Help With My 9.8...

    So i just got my second boat only this time i got a aluminum flat bottom jon boat. I got it used for like 600 with a tilt trailer motor and the 14ft boat so I think i got a good deal. Well i had some questions about the motor. Its a tiller 9.8 Mercury serial number 6518311. I think its a 1984...
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