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    Which 9.8/9.9 O/B is best? (4 stroke, current models)

    I need a short shaft, pull start, tiller steering, four-stroke 9.8/9.9HP outboard. The motor will be used 95% in freshwater, with possible infrequent saltwater usage. Which brand do you like best and why? I'm leaning towards either a Tohatsu or a Honda. Thanks in advance for your help, Kev
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    Who makes 9.9-15 HP Merc O/Bs, 2000- ?

    I thought I had heard that some of the smaller Mercury outboards were made by Suzuki or Tohatsu for a while. Can anyone confirm the models and years, and which company was making them for Merc? Also, would parts still be available at your local Merc dealer? Thanks in advance, Kev
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    '80 9.9 Johnny Prop Shaft Seal Leak

    My motor has developed a small (a few drops a week) oil leak from behind the prop, I'm assuming from the prop shaft seals. Should I just top off the lower unit oil periodically, or is this leak something I must immediately fix? If it should be fixed immediately, do I need any special tools...
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    '80 9.9 Shift Rod Adjust? Prop spins in Neutral

    I've got a 1980 9.9 Johnny that runs great and never jumps out of gear. Always shifts crisply and smoothly.<br /><br />But I did notice the other day that when in neutral, the props spins slowly. When the motor is off and in neutral I can turn the prop freely with no sounds of clicking or...
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    1980 Johnny 9.9 Cold Starting--FIXED!!

    I've got a 1980 Johnson 9.9 that runs awesome, but consistentenly requires about 6-7 pulls to start but _only when cold_. Once the motor has started, it runs outstanding for the entire day. If I push the kill switch, then try to restart it when it is warm, it starts easily on the first...
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    1985 Suzuki DT4 Tilt Locking Bracket Help

    OK, this is a little hard to explain 'cuz I don't have the P/Ns or shop manual yet. Just got the motor yesterday. Please help if you can!<br /><br />Below the mounting bracket, there is another bracket that looks like it is supposed to swing down and latch onto a horizontal bar to lock the...
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    Adapting Old OMC O/B Steering Question

    I've got an old boat with 1959 or so vintage OMC controls--steering push rod, throttle cable, shift cable, and the control box and steering wheel. All the turnbuckles are fixed length, not adjustable.<br /><br />Now I have a 1980 9.9 Johnson and I was wondering if there is a kit to adapt this...
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    '82 9.9 Johnny Possible Repair Issues

    I'm considering replacing my old '58 7.5 Johnny with an '82 9.9 model.<br /><br />I know the '82 has a powerpack and CD ignition, whereas my '58 is coils, condensers, and points. Is this a valuable improvement?<br /><br />What are the common repair problems with the 80's vintage 9.9s? What...
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    P/N for pull start coil spring, '58 7.5 Johnny

    I have a '58 7.5 Johnson and need to know the part # and approximate cost if possible for a replacement coil spring for the pull start.<br /><br />(edit) motor is model # AD-12.<br /><br />Does anyone know if a newer (and hopefully cheaper) replacement part will work?<br /><br />Any info would...
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    Plug gap for trolling? - '58 7.5

    Using J6J plugs for a 1958 Johnson 7.5, I know the normal plug gap is .030.<br /><br />Is it a good idea to increase the plug gap to .040 or so if we mostly use the motor for trolling? Will that discourage fouling of the plugs? Maybe 90-95% trolling, rest of the time at near full throttle.<br...
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    Update: '58 7.5 runs for 6 hours then stalls

    I thought I had this problem licked, but it is back.<br /><br />My '58 7.5 idles smooth and runs strong, but after 4-6 hours of trolling it suddenly starts to cough and sputter and then it dies. Once it dies once, it is easy to restart but it will not rev up at all. Any attempts to increase...
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    '58 7.5 runs for 2 hours then stalls

    I've got a 1958 Johnson 7.5, model AD-12 that has developed a strange problem. It starts easily and runs strong for a couple hours (mixed speeds--high speed and then trolling), then suddenly it starts to hiccup and sputter and within a minute or two it dies. I've got the old style pressure...
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