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    Contemplating purchase of Mercury 9.9

    Hello Star: I'm located in the middle of the state, Fairbanks. Royal purple is now showing up at some of the major chain Auto Suppliers as an alternative to mobile one. We get some of the harshest conditions in the world here, and I would not consider a petroleum-based lube in my automobile...
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    Contemplating purchase of Mercury 9.9

    Hi folks: I've got a older (1985) Mercury 9.8, 2 stroke. She's a real strong runner, but was thinking about upgrading to a 9.9, 4 stroke. I'm wanting a much quieter motor, and really tired of dealing with mixing oil and gas, and hate coming home from the fishing hole smelling like an outboard...
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    Adjusting reverse lock, 20hp, 200 model

    Hello folks: I recently acquired a Mercury 20 hp 200 motor, 1978 model. My question is about the reverse lock, and how it should properly function. While the lock does engage in reverse, it also remains engaged in neutral, and up to about three quarters throttle in forward gear before...
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