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    keithb7 replied to the thread My 1979 9.8 Project.
    I’ve not fired it yet. Engine is still apart. I’ll deal with spark if needed, once I can turn it again.
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    keithb7 posted the thread My 1979 9.8 Project in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.
    I started my second Merc project. This one is a 1979 9.8 that I paid about $60 USD for. (I’m in Canada, $100 CDN) The seller told me it...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    Re pisser and thermostat on 7.5 and 9.8 engines. Thermostat housing is seen here circled in red. Hose to pisser, red arrow...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    I’d like to discuss 3 ring vs. 2 ring pistons in the 7.5 and 9.8 engines. The ‘74 9.8 I have, has 3 rings. Same bore and stroke as my...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    Hi @racerone I want to apologize if I offended you in a response in this thread. You seem to have a ton of knowledge and experience to...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    Point taken guys. I will ensure I run it in a larger bucket with more water whenever I fire it up at home. I thought I read somewhere...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    I’ve gotta stop looking at these engines on the used market. I’ve now acquired 4 small 2-stroke outboards. All Mercury. All very low...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    The 9.8 engine free’d up after about 10 hours of soaking. I’m thinking I’ll take it apart. Clean it all up. Scotch-brite any remaining...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread 1981 Mercury 7.5 2 stroke.
    I picked up a ‘74 9.8 for $65. Owner stored it on its side for the past 8 months. Rings are rusted to the cylinder walls. I had an...
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