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I have a 1983 mercury 9.8hp outboard on a sailboat. I have the motor locked in position. I'm trying to connect the throttle and shift cables up to the motor. There are positions on the right and left hand side of the engine where the cables are supposed to go. There is supposed to be some...
Has anyone ever connected remote throttle and shift up to a 7.5hp Mercury outboard? If so how did you do it, or where can I find linkage for it. I've checked with Mercury and they said they don't make it for these motors any longer since so few people do it. I have it on a sailboat as a...
I have a 1983 7.5hp mercury Outboard with electric start. I don't know where to hook the positive lead from the battery to the motor. Does anyone have the diagram for this. I unhooked last year and don't remember where it goes back to. Signs of age I guess. LOL Any help here would be...
