starting

[piermanp]

does anyone know any tricks to getting old merc 9.8 started.

 

[JB]

Re: starting

My most successful trick in getting any outboard to start easily is to get a manual, make sure the carb(s) are clean, the spark is hot and the fuel is fresh.<br /><br />Then I follow the maker's instructions for starting.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[mcdgary]

Re: starting

I had a 9.8 from 1970 to 2000. I seldom had a cranking problem. My procedure was: Prime the bulb (assume you have good gas mixed 50:1), turn the handle to START, turn the CHOKE to on, pull the cord. Mine would usually fire on the 2nd pull. Then I would turn the choke off and let it idle a few seconds and it was ready to go. The only work I ever did on it was changed the impeller (water pump) twice; not bad for 30 years; I sold it as in "good condition" because I came across a 1983 25 HP Mercury.

 

[timmathis]

Re: starting

TAKE OUT PLUGS AND PUT SOME MARVEL MISTERY OIL FIRST. TO HELP LOOSEN IT UP.