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    1976 9.8hp 110 crankshaft seals..upper and lower seal the same part?

    I know there are separate part numbers on the diagrams for these parts but a reliable mercury site sells the same part for upper and lower seal so does anyone know if that's accurate? and the seal that is in the end of the crankshaft what is it and is it necessary it looks like it will be...
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    1976 9.8hp 110 crankshaft reed valve info Please

    I had a post on throttle issued I came to the conclusion I may have reed valve issues but when I see them they don't look what I would be bad? I don't want to waste money but how do I know when to replace? also if not reed valve what else would be caused issues with middle and top speeds not...
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    1976 mercury 9.8 110 no middle middle speeds wont throttle up most of time?

    i have a 1976 9.8hp 110 with the thunderbolt ignition. it is an electric/manual start model. i just got it and it is having some terrible running issues. first its a pain in the butt to start most of the time and second it is having throttle issues. it will idle decent but not real low when i go...
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    1976 85 Johnson exhaust leg gasket?

    Hi all first time Posing here I've relied on this sites information many times and would to thank everyone. I bought an old boat which came with I believed a 85 Johnson 1976 it didn't have any model numbers on the mount and I checked everywhere they should of been on the motor and I couldn't...
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