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    Merc 9.8 - Voltage regulator & Lighting coils

    I want to install the 5amp battery charge kit, but it is not available for my model (Serial# 6517178).<br />Which voltage rectifier and lighting coils can I use? If it is possible of course.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />-Steve
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    Water in lower unit oil - Merc 9.8

    I went to change the lower unit oil today in my Merc 9.8 (6517178) before I took the boat out for the first time this year. When the oil was draining I realized that there was water in the oil. After I disassembled the lower unit I noticed that there are 2 hairline fractures on the upper part of...
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    mercury 9.8 impeller; which one?

    Hi all,<br /><br />I need a new WP impeller for my merc 9.8 #6517178, so I went to www.mercurypartsexpress.com to purchase one, however they have 2 impellers listed for this particular motor:<br /><br />47-89981 - IMPELLER (MOLDED 47-89981 - .456 I.D.)<br />47-89980 - IMPELLER (MOLDED 47-89980 -...
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    Year of 9.8 Merc

    I have a 9.8 Mercury outboard serial # 6517178. Can any one tell me what year this thing is? Thanks for all your responses.
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    Mercury 9.8 battery charge kit

    I am looking to buy a battery charging kit from Mercury for my 9.8. It doesn't seem to have an alternator with it. Will this kit work? and has anyone dome this before?
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