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    2013 etec 60hp prime oil

    Got a used etec 60hp for a good price from a private seller. He bought it from a dealer and didnt mount it because his project fell thru. It was still in its packaged state. He gave me the diagnostics form, looked good. so i brought it home and im reading the manual that if the outboard was oil...
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    Is this a 2 stroke or 4 stroke outboard?

    1979 Evinrude 140hp Model No. 140943R Can't find online if its a 2 or 4 stroke. Thanks in advance
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    Merc 9.8 lower unit oil change, vent screw

    I wanted to change the lower unit oil on the merc 9.8. Turns out the drain plug comes out with no problem but the vent screw is broken. Broken meaning the "key" thread is broken. So is there an alternative way to change lower unit oil without taking off vent screw. Highly unlikely from what I see.
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    Rude 15hp Bogs down

    98 evinrude 15hp Model #:E15rle9r Serial #:R OB545223 Helping out a buddy diagnose and fix bogging problem on his outboard. Pumps water perfectly, starts up in 2 pulls, idles well, shifts well, but when in forward and given gas it starts to bog and eventually dies. I'm thinking clean carb...
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    Seized motor project

    Bought a mid 90's mercury force 5hp for $50. Owner left it sitting in garage for 2 years and said it was working good before being stored. Problem is its seized now. So I took it home, dropped lower unit, and pulled pull cord. Wouldn't budge. Project here I come! So, where should I start? I...
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    Which spark plug?

    1980 merc 9.8hp Took off spark plugs today. i thought hey lets get a new pair. Head to marine parts store. Associate ran the model number of the champion plugs. Crossed with ngk b7hs-10. He asked me if I needed anything else, I replied no my 9.8 merc is good. He raises his eyebrows and says, I...
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    Still not peeing

    My merc 9.8hp just won't give me a break. Changed impeller, flushed water down tell tale, shot compressed air down tell tale, hosed water up water tube, air compressed air up water tube. Peeing droplets...so... Took off power head, found water tube deformed, changed of water tube, reassemble...
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    powerhead wont come off

    so i found out that my merc 110 9.8hp has a water leak in the gasket between head and adoptor plate.(its why my outboard dont pee well) i removed cover trim, unplugged kill switch wires, unplugged gas line, unscrewed choke line, unwinded throttle cable and took off 6 fasteners that hold down...
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    Water circulation

    Mercury 110 9.8hp Short shaft, 2 stroke Is water that is drawn from water pump and impeller all suppose to come out of tell tale? Or is some of the water released to lower unit? I blew air into tell tale hose and water tube and on the other end felt little to no air. I gently blew water into...
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    Which impeller

    1980 mercury 110 9.8hp short shaft Planning to exchange impeller within the week. It's my first time doing so with this motor. I look up parts and find 4 different impellers. 2 for impellers for short shaft, 2 for long shafts. I have a short shaft so that takes off 2 but I'm left with 2 still...
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    1980 Mercury 9.8hp outboard

    4 days ago I bought a 1980 Mercury 9.8M 9.8hp motor. it was shown working through neutral/forward/reverse. I take it home and 2 days later I turn it on and this happens. 1) filled up garbage can with water (about 2/3) 2) connected fuel tank/lines to the outboard 3) 3 good pumps on primer ball...
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    merc. 40 4hp GNAT

    New here, and new to boats. I received a Mercury 40 4hp. GNAT from a relative and its in need of some tender loving care. So far it needs: 2 new spark plugs One new Clamp Screw One boot assembly for the shutoff switch on the handle Here are some questions I think you guys can help me with...
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