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    9.8 Manual

    Thanks for all of the kind responses to my questions but I might as well get a darn manual for this motor. Any good web sites that can help? Mike
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    9.8 Merc fuel

    Thanks for all the help on my new pontoon boat but now I was wondering if I need to mix oil and gas for the 9.8 motor? Do I just need to use unleaded only.....mix like my weedwacker? Thanks for your help everyone. (sure do wish I had a manual) MIke
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    Pontoon

    Now that my father-in-law has passed, we are now the proud owners of a 1972 pontoon boat. All I know about the Merc is it's a 1982 9.8. I know I need to lube the lower end and replace the plugs but is there a way to test it BEFORE I head to the lake? I'm not new to boating as I have a 14 foot...
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    9.8 On a Pontoon

    Now that my father-in-law has passed, we are now the proud owners of a 1972 pontoon boat. All I know about the Merc is it's a 1982 9.8. I know I need to lube the lower end and replace the plugs but is there a way to test it BEFORE I head to the lake? I'm not new to boating as I have a 14 foot...
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    Merc Comet Twin MK 6

    Here is the info on the motor:<br /><br />Merc comet twin MK 6, super silent 6, Kiekhaefer Corp.,Serial no. 1130332.<br /><br />It's missing the lower end, I got it at a swap meet/flea market for $5. Compression is good but I was wondering if parts are still available and any info you can give...
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    7.5 Johnson J8RCSS info

    I just came into a Johnson 7.5 J8RCSS. E5208798(1980?)<br />I need to change the plugs and I have the numbers for Autolite and Champion plugs but I need to check the gap as the book I'm using says .035. (.030 is what the old plugs are gapped at) <br />Also, is there an air filter element? The...
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    7.5 Johnson J8RCSS info

    I just came into a Johnson 7.5 J8RCSS. E5208798(1980?)<br />I need to change the plugs and I have the numbers for Autolite and Champion plugs but I need to check the gap as the book I'm using says .035. (.030 is what the old plugs are gapped at) <br />Also, is there an air filter element? The...
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    Johnson Seahorse

    I just received this trolling motor but I have no information on it, so I'm hoping one of you can help. <br />All that's on it are:<br /> "Johnson, Sea horse, and 2400". There is a switch for 24 or 12 volts too. <br />Any info would be great!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike
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    3/4" spindle bearings

    Where can I buy bearings, races and seals for a 3'4" spindle? The hub measures 1 3/4" ID. The trailer is from around 1972. Every magazine I have only sells 1" or larger. <br /><br />Mike<br />Caesars Creek
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    Techumseh carb part/1971 Sears 5 horse

    I am having a problem finding an idle adjustment screw/spring for my 217.59310 1971 5HP motor. At the Sears parts page it's number 24 but they no longer carry it. The needle is slightly bent and the spring is kinked, it never would turn either but I got it out finally and it really should be...
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    Eska/Sears 5 horse

    My engine numbers are: 217.59310 and I was wondering what year it is and what the oil/fuel mix is too. <br />We took it out to the lake for a test with the mix I use for my weedwhacker and it ran rough. It leaks fuel out of the carb drain plunger too. So I ordered a new plunger seal/washer...
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