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    Rough idel merc

    I have a 1960 merc. 9.9 just rebuilt carb and having trouble getting it to settle down. Was dying if I tried to get it to idle. adjusted (tried).<br />It is idileing rough, surging or lopeing(?) idle screw doesn't seem to smooth it out any. Any suggestions on what to do or look for????<br...
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    starting mecury

    Need to start my Mercury 9.8 (1960) with the cover off so I can adjust carb idle.?? Do I use a strap, rope, or how???
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    Mariner carb adjust

    Guess I,ll try this again, must not be asking the right question so here goes. Just rebulit my carb on 1960 mariner 9.9 THANKS to you guys help, I sure apprecieate the answers. Now though I need to know how to start the motor with the cover off so I can adjust the idle?? Don't think I can...
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    Starting engine with cover off

    I am trying to adjust the carb on my 1960, merc 9.8. How do I start it with cover off, or can I remove the cove(SAFELY??) while it is running? 12-Footer told me how to adjust carb just don't know how to get it running. Also said I need a Pilot(?), don't know what that is either. Thanks for...
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    adjusting carb

    Just rebuilt the carb on my Mariner(1960) 9.8 as per your wonderful help. However it is idling rough and the insturctions say to adjust the idle adj screw. How do you do this with it running. Can you take the cover off while it is running(Safely??). Or is there some way to start it with the...
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    1963 Mercury 9.8 hp --Plug wires

    Ok, Ok, I know anyone with any sense would WRITE down which wire came off which plug, but no not me!!! Somehow (?) it got lost up there..( another Senior moment???) Can anyone tell me which plug the wire with the orange band goes on. Bottom or top?? Thanks again for the previous answer and...
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    mercury carbuerator

    I have a 1963 9.8 mercury mariner 110. It started spurting gas out of a small orfice next to the fuel intake, on the top of the carb. What is this about?? Is there supposed to be something in there or is it some type of vent. The crappie are spawning and I need some help please.
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