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    2006 9.9 4 stroke stalls

    I swapped out entire fuel tanks and lines/primer etc. based on this I am concluding it’s something with the motor, and have ruled the tank and hose out
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    2006 9.9 4 stroke stalls

    Hi all, fuel pump is re-built and motor still stalls after a few minutes of operations. Pumping the bulb will prevent stalling. I’ve tried with different tanks and fuel lines… same result. Should I attempt a carb re-build? Any other suggestions?
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    2003 2-stroke 90 - stall/starting issue

    Hi all- this motor's been a champ for me but has recently started stalling occasionally when at slowest idle speed, in neutral or in gear. It idles about as smoothly as a big triple should, at approximately 500RPM according to my tach... But has started stalling on me. And when I try to start...
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    2006 9.9 4 stroke stalls

    Father in law just bought a very nice, low-hour 2006 Merc 4-stroke 9.9. Starts and runs like a top and the mechanic that inspected it prior to our purchase gave it perfect bill of health. Problem is, after running for somewhere between 10 minutes and half hour, it stalls. Pumping the bulb will...
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    the 84-pound weakling?

    I have a 2008 Mercury 4-stroke 9.9 sitting on the back of my 12' jonboat. The motor has excellent manners and it's not missed a beat since I've owned it. Just for s__ts and giggles we put a 90's 9.9 Nissan 2-stroke on my boat the other day and it absolutely rocked. While the Merc struggles to...
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    kicker motor runs out of fuel...

    It looks like I need some help in troubleshooting my fuel supply! My main motor (90HP classic carb'd Mercury) and my kicker motor (9.9 mercury 4-stroke) are fed by a single fuel tank and fuel line that is routed through a fuel/water separating filter and then 'Y'd off into 2 lines that...
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    9.9 vs 9.9

    this weekend I had an opportunity to test 2 different motors under the same conditions. I tested them with my (heavy) brother, his (heavy) dog, and fishing gear, in a 13' Valco aluminum boat that is rated for 20HP. The first was an '08 Mercury 4-stroke, @ 84lbs. It took about 12 seconds to...
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    Bimini top question

    Hi all: I've never owned/operated a bimini top before, but I just noticed an ad for one for sale in my area. It's never been used and the price is right. It was designed for a bowrider-type boat, but the boat I want to put it on is a simple aluminum skiff. The top is 85" wide and my boat...
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    2008 9.9 fourstroke 12V alternator / charging system...

    I just bought this motor used, and there was a dealer-installed charging system on it, so that it will charge a 12V battery while running. There are a couple battery leads coming out from under the flywheel. I've asked around about this but haven't got a clear answer. Can I run this motor...
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    Solas HR Titan vs. 3-blade props..

    My boat is a 15' heavy-duty centre console aluminum with a 6 degree vee and a shallow tunnel. I use it often for river running and the bottom is not in pristine shape. The whole package weighs about 1400lbs fully loaded. I have a jack plate and I've tested all props as high up as I can...
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    2003 75/90 classic 2-stroke, alarm / wiring questions

    This motor runs like a top, but the alarm doesn't seem to be working. I bought it used, and I've run it for a year this way with no problems, but it would give me some peace of mind if I knew it had a working alarm. I've discovered that there is no alarm module on the motor, only in the...
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    no beep?

    I have an '03 Mercury 75 classic (2-stroke) starting serial number 'OT' that is connected to a Quicksilver Commander 2000 series remote control. This motor does not have a warning module on it, but there are the typical tan/blue wires between the low oil sensor, the temperature switch, and the...
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    need bimini help

    I am looking to put a bimini top on my aluminum OB skiff. It has a beam of 76" and I am looking for a simple top to keep the rain/sun to a minimum. It has to be something that is relatively light, and goes up/down quickly. I live in northern British Columbia, so chances are good that I'll...
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    18' Starcraft Holiday

    my friend is looking at a Starcraft boat, 18' and I believe it is a 'Holiday'. It has a sweet Yamaha 115 on it and it has been completely restored. Asking price is $8K. The hull is an older model though, and I'm wondering at what point the rivets will start to fail/leak? I know the motor has...
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    Mercury 90 2-cycle props

    I am running an aluminum centre console boat with the above motor, and although it is working within the recommended RPM range and performing well, I would like to try spinning this motor up a little closer to 5500 and it looks like I might have a chance to trade what I have and get one that...
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