Thanks guys for the input. The problem was idiot user error -- I had the valve plate angled up instead of down - notice the new orientation of the numbers. And jimmbo, I heard the same after the fact, a mistake I won't make again. But I have loctite red on them now so they're not going...
Soaked every metal part including the copper valve plate (no-no?) and I have it back on throttle shaft but it is binding when trying to rotate to fully closed. Sprayed some PTFE in there and it helped move it a little. Don't want to force it. I've tried loosening the screws a bit and trying to...
I'm currently rebuilding my '96 9.9 Mariner carb, so this is all good info. Thanks flyingscott. I think I finally figured out where the small ball bearing (check ball) goes that fell out while disassembling. I've documented with photos how everything else fits back together except the mystery...
Hello friends,
I have the service manual for my specific engine and I'm having trouble removing the lower unit to get to the water pump. More specifically, I'm stuck at step 4 as seen in the attachment -- removing the shift shaft retainer that holds the shift shaft running down to the gear...
