Search results

  1. P

    9.8hp nissan need help. this cant be right?

    I just picked up a 2000 Nissan 9.8hp 2 stroke motor. The motor starts and runs good. Has a steady flow of water also. My problems are... 1. The motor seems to be very slow. While in nuetral it seems to rev up nice. Also in reverse. However, when I put the motor into foward (in the water) and...
  2. P

    9.8HP nissan questions. Got 4 free!!

    I just picked up a nissan 9.8hp motor while at the dump. Someone tossed it for whatever reason. Took it home adapted my tank and started it. Fired right up. Obviously needs carb cleaning. I noticed there is some linkage missing from the gear selector (located on the side). Appears it is a...
  3. P

    Need a prop for a merc 8hp

    I picked up a 1997 Mercury 8HP 2-stroke short shaft. It does not have a prop on it so I have nothing to go by. My buddy has a 92 Merc 8hp with a 9" prop and 9" pitch. When buying a new prop Im looking for top speed. I have searched and found several prop options. I have decided to go with an...
  4. P

    Merc 8hp general question help/info

    Ok, I just picked up a 1997 merc 8hp 2 stroke short shaft. My brother in law just picked up a (1990?) merc 8hp 2 stroke short shaft. They both are complete, start, run for about 30sec then die. The carbs are our first stop. We are gonna clean them and see if that helps. My questions are (and yes...
  5. P

    Evinrude 9.5hp or Merc 8 hp? Good/bad?

    Ok. Im new to the whole boat scene. I just picked up a 12' aluminum v-hull (94 grumman). It has a rating of 10hp max for motor. I put an older 3.3hp mariner motor on it but it just doesnt move me and my buddy. I have a chance to pick up an early 70's 9.5hp evinrude low profile motor for $250...
  6. P

    New guy. Need help please

    I just picked up a Mariner 3.3HP outboard. Im not sure of the year or how to find any parts. It runs great and Im using it on a 12' vhull. Its my first boat and first motor. The only issue is the built in fuel tank. The threads for the cap (on the tank) are stripped. Im trying to find a new tank...
Top