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    1982 Mercury 9.8 carb questions

    So I picked up a 9.8 Mercury for parts and it turns out its only missing a carb. It has good compression and fire to plugs. My question, how do I know which carb I need? There are 2 makes and 6 different stamps listed for this year model, a Walbro and a Tillotson. My serial number is 6041228...
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    Looking for part # for fuel filter element for 2007 Mercury 25hp EFI 4stroke

    I'm looking and trying to locate just the filter element for my outboard. Everything I find is for the complete unit. I don't want to have to spend $50 every time I feel the filter should be changed. Its a paper style element. I have found a part # 881540, but it says its for 75-115 hp 4 strokes.
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    Managed to get my post on the forum using Internet Explorer

    You may want to give it a try. Worked for me. Now if someone can reply to my post in the Mercury outboard section. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercury-mariner-outboards/10755006-2007-mercury-25hp-efi-starting-questions-after-been-sitting-2-3-years
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    2007 Mercury 25hp EFI starting questions after been sitting 2-3 years

    My son purchased this Mercury and it hasn't been run in two, maybe three years. He plans to drain and clean the tank before attempting to start. I noticed the engine still has the fuel line hooked up, so I'm assuming it wasn't run dry when it was last used. What recommendations do you all have...
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    1975 Mercury 9.8 lower unit

    What other year models and hp's have the same lower unit that will bolt right up to my 1975 9.8? Serial # 4083427
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    Mercury controls ??

    Can someone confirm that a Mercury 4000 gen 2 panel mount control, part # 8M0011214 will work with my 1997 Force/Mercury 90hp outboard w/tilt and trim?
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    Need help installing 97 Force 90HP on 2004 G3

    My son and I purchased a 2004 G3 that had previously been equipped with a Yamaha. The Yamaha outboard had been removed when we purchased the boat but the wiring to the engine and the controls were still with the boat. We have since purchased a 1997 90HP force with out controls or wiring. Any...
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    Adjusting idle on 2003 25HP

    Anyone know how to adjust the idle on a 2003 25HP 2 stroke Mercury? Mine is idling too high.
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    My 1st Mercury and a couple problems

    I purchased a used 2003 25HP Mercury 2 stroke w/ controls for a project boat. I have converted a console steer to a stick steer. When we took the boat out this past weekend the outboard would not start using the starter. It acted as if the battery were dead trying to turn but real slow. We...
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    Oil to gas ratio

    Not sure if my oil injection is working (VRO) on my 1988 Johnson GT150. I plan to put a mark on the tank to see if it drops, but for the time being, I want to mix the oil in with the gas. I know it will smoke and foul out the plugs, but its insurance. What ratio oil to gas should I be running...
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    Aluminum console to stick steer conversion

    Anyone have pics of an aluminum boat that they coverted from a console steer to a stick steer? I have a 17' that I would like to get some ideas on converting.
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    93 SL650 Magnetic Switch

    Anyone know of a replacement for the magnetic switch on my 93 Polaris SL650? The part has been discontinued. I prefer to buy new but will buy used if I have to.
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    Start-up after sitting 3 years

    I have a 93 Polaris 650 that hasn't been started in 3 years. I plan to try and start it and heres what I need to know. 1) I plan to premix my gas until I can verify that my oil injection is working. What ratio should I use? 2) Is it safe to fog these engines with Seafoam and run some through...
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    Force prop

    > Hope you can help with this. I have a 1980? Jay Bee boat, model 160. This boat is 16 ft. long and 62 in. wide at the transom. We have a 1989 Force outboard, 85HP on it. The transom has been replaced and beefed up. No problems in that area. My problem is prop selection. Is there anyone that...
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