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    2006 Nissan 9.8 HP dies

    I have a 2006 Nissan 9.8 that does the following: 1) won't run at low idle, really rough and dies 2) when started and run at fast idle it will run smooth for a bit and then die (almost like fuel was cutoff) 3) runs OK (but not great) at higher speeds Here is a video link that shows #2 problem...
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    OK to run electric start/alternator equipped engine without battery?

    I've heard that you can blow alternator diodes if you disconnect the battery while the engine is running (like with a 1/2/both switch). That makes me wonder if it is OK to run the engine at all when it is disconnected from a battery? I have a faulty battery that won't hold a charge and don't...
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    Nissan 9.8 4-cycle won't idle - gas in oil...

    New to me 9.8hp Nissan 4-stroke electric start on a 25' sailboat. PO had oils and impelller changed last summer and has not had it out much at all since then. He informed me to let it run dry at end of the day. Gas was probably stale, I added 1.5gal (1/2 tank) fresh. Took it out for the first...
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