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    Any suggestions at all??? plz.

    Hi any one who knows anything about mercury engies or not for that matter plz i need your help ...Ive got a merc 9.8, blueband (1976), which is a non runner i have plenty of compression but the engine just wont work. I cant find a serial number.<br />so any suggestions that i could maybe try plz...
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    engine controlls will they fit?

    Hi, ive currently got a mercury 9.8 outboard with the controlls and i also have a 40hp seagull outboard with no controlls i was curious to know whether my merc controlls will fit the seagull.<br /> I know that they are completely different engines but is there a chance this could work?Any feed...
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    boats

    As are you i am new this forum as well.Now the reason i would like to see other people boats (small boats), is because i have a small boat myself which i have just bought and to be honest its not much good (i dont think)..so in response to your question WHY, then my answer is to simply look at...
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    small boats...

    i want some pictures of your small boats please. it doesnt matter what condition but please send some.<br /> if you would like to send a pic then attach it to the bottom of your reply mthanx<br /> :)
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    pics of your small boats with or without cuddies.

    hi i am fairly new to this forum and would like to view some of your boats, the type 0f boats i am looking to view are small with or without cuddies made from fiberglass, metal or wood. if you would be so kind to respond to this request then please attach a pic of your little treasure to the...
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    fuel tank...what sort?

    hi i need to buy a new fuel tank. I used to have a 1gallon metal tank which now is begining to rust slightly and i have seen a few plastic ones about but never taken much notice of how much they cost so basically which is better and cheaper any ideas or thoughts appreciated<br /><br />thanx :)
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    chainsaw method

    what is the chainsaw method? please. :rolleyes: :)
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    your views on a merc 9.8 please.

    hi just bought a mercury 9.8 can i please have some of your views and thoughts on how good an engine this is, how reliable etc. :rolleyes: :)
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    electrical problems !

    hi, ive got a mercury 9.8 and cannot seem to get it going using the electric start button. ive charged batteries/cleaned and replaced spark plugs but still nothing, any one got any ideas or suggestions to what i could try next thanx in advance. :confused: :)
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    age concern???

    hi ... just wondering if any one could tell me roughly how old(what year/era)the merc 9.8 blue band was made in .<br /><br />cheers :rolleyes:
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    pics wanted

    hi im fairley new to this forum and would love to see some pics of all of your boats.If you got any pics that i can take a look at then please write back and attach a pic to the message. <br />thanx in advance ...
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    mercury 9.8, is it any good?

    hi anybody there, if so can i please have your views on how good of an engine the mercury 9.8 is on preformance / speed etc.i would also be interested on any stories you have about them and how much you would expect to pay for one in second hand condition (fairley tidy and running).<br /><br...
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    will it push it ?

    hi anybody there?, if so could youm please tell me your thoughts about this ..."ive currentley got a 12' fibreglass speed boat (not sure on the make sorry)but do you think a merc 9.8 will push it fast enough?<br />cheers :rolleyes:
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    merc parts

    hi im looking for an impellor for my merc 9.8, im lookin to spend as little as poss any ideas of any cheap dealers/marinas i can get into contact with...<br /><br />cheers
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    engine manual required

    hi anybody out there, if there is any body who has a mercury 9.8 outboard or just the manual for one, if you could tell me a few things about it that would be a great help to me.<br /><br />cheers. <br /> :)
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