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I'm looking at replacing my recoil starter on my 1980/1981 Mercury 9.8. I believe that the correct recoil starter for this motor is part number 91871A1. However I also have seen pictures of the 76179A1 and I believe that the 91871A1 superseded this part. My question is would the...
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I have a 1980-1981 (the serial matches both years) 9.8 Mercury outboard which has been having problems with the pull cord. I've had it replaced 3 times by "professionals" and each time it's broken within a few pulls. I've decided to go in and diagnose the problem myself.
I...
