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    MerControl unit knob?

    Hello, I just greased and reassembled my mercontrol unit, it works great now. I really appreciate the info I have found here! One question though, what is the knob on the front of the control unit? When I took it apart it appeard to be electrical. When I turn it either way w/the engine running...
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    MerControl unit

    Does anyone have a diagram on how to put the MerControl throttle/shifter unit together? I bought one in pieces from a mid 70's boat. There are 2 large cams that go together some how. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Downloading NOAA maps

    Hello, Is anyone familiar with the procedure for downloading the NOAA maps from their website and installing them on a Garmin GPS? Thanks, Mel in Virgina Beach
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    Is there a trick to removing the power head?

    I am trying to remove the engine on my 1984 9.8 hp Merc. I have removed the 6 nuts under the power head but it will only lift less than 3/8 on and inch. Is there anything else attached or should the power head just lift off?
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    9.8 hp Power head removal

    I have removed the 6 nuts under the power head but it will only lift less than 3/8 on and inch. Is there anything else attached or should the power head just lift off? Thanks Help anyone?
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    Need help on my 9.8 rebuild

    Hello all, I have most of my 9.8 (1984) taken apart, I can see the lower piston has quite a bit of rust on I so I am guessing that is why it won't turn over. I put a large wrench on the flywheel and it won't budge in either direction. Yesterday I took off the 6 nuts that hold the powerhead on...
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    Looking for a .PDF file

    Hello, Does anyone know the a site that has the exploded view of the Merc 9.8 hp? I know its out there because I have seen it but I can't find it again. Thanks, Mel in Virginia Beach
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    1984 9.8 won't crank

    Does anyone know if you can still turn over the 9.8 if the bearing at in the lower shaft is bad or if the key has jammed. Also is there a website where I can get the info on how to get to the cylinders and the connecting rods? Thanks, Mel in Virginia Beach Any help here guys? I have orderd...
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    Siezed 1984 9.8 hp

    Does anyone know if you can still turn over the 9.8 if the bearing at in the lower shaft is bad or if the key has jammed. Also is there a website where I can get the info on how to get to the cylinders and the connecting rods? Thanks, Mel in Virginia Beach
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    Siezed 1984 9.8 hp

    Does anyone know if you can still turn over the 9.8 if the bearing at in the lower shaft is bad or if the key has jammed. Also is there a website where I can get the info on how to get to the cylinders and the connecting rods? Thanks, Mel in Virginia Beach Any help here guys? I have orderd...
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