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    Nissan 9.8 2013 4 stroke Idle

    The motor has less than 30 hours on it and performed fine until the last outing. Started right up with choke out but cut off when I choked back in. Never could get it to idle that day and ended up returning on the trolling motor. I have put it in a barrel and been trying to get it running with...
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    Nissan 9.8 NSF6A3Z/8A3/9,8A3 water problems

    Motor has less that 20 hours on it but has sat for 7 months. Starts and idles perfectly but getting no water out of the telltale hole. Bottom suction screens are clear and if I blow air back down the hole it exhausts at the prop. I wouldnt think the impellar has failed already and when its...
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    Nissan 9.8 remote control box

    I have a 2013 9.8 model 3V2-1(NSF9.8A3EF2) SN 017983AB Nissan OB that I would like to convert to remote control vice tiller. Looking through the parts sites, I am thoroughly confused as to which control box applies to this motor. Any help would be appreciated.
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    1988 Yamaha 9.9 2 stroke

    I have a 1988 9.9 2 stroke with a problem I don't know where to start with. Last time out it started fine (electric start) but in neutral it would not rev up with the throttle, once you put it in gear, it ran fine. Last night I used it again but later in the night, started it for the run back...
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    Sears 7.5 lower unit

    I just removed the lower unit on a sears 7.5 MN 217 586753 to renew the impeller.I'm now trying to reinstall the lower unit and having problems. That keyway for the impeller is a very ill designed system and trying to line that up while also aligning the driveshaft and water tube has me about...
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    Sears 7.5hp

    A friend has asked me to help him out with a Sears 7.5 MN 217.586753 motor not sure what year.I cleaned and rebuilt the carb and installed new coil and condenser. It started and ran but was running very hot during barrel testing.I've only worked on OMC products and not sure how hot is too much...
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    '88 Mariner 9.9

    I was just given this motor by a friend because it was siezed and he didn't want to mess with it. I removed the exhaust cover to look at the pistons and didn't see any obvious damage or heavy rust.I loaded it with penetrating oils last night and it still wont budge.Any tips or suggestions short...
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    Mercury 9.8hp '65

    I'm working on an old merc I picked up cheap and am not able to get any spark from it,compression is good.What function does the switch box perform and how do you test it?I'm setting up to pull the flywheel and could use any advice in that area as I've only worked on OMC motors in the past.Any...
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    Merc 110

    Was just given a Merc 110 sn 1781799 missing<br />lower unit but has good compression and looks to be pretty much intact otherwise.I know its a mid '60s model but dont know which year.Is this motor worth finding and buying a lower unit or am I walking into a money pit?
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    '67 Evindure 15hp

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my 15hp due to a head gasket failure whick allowed salt water to enter the upper cyl and it froze after not being run for a few weeks.In looking at the parts manual,it shows a baffle between the powerhead and lower unit.Mine doesnt have it and its no longer...
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    15Hp Evinrude

    I havent used my 15 hp motor for 2 months althought it ran well when I last used and flushed it.Went to start it this weekend and it is frozen solid.I put penetrating oil in the cyl.and let it soak but still not free.Removed head and it appears that the head gasket was leaking into the upper...
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    15hp Evinrude

    I have a 1967 15hp Evinrude(Canadian model) and I keep getting water in the lower unit.Is this usually from the upper or lower seal?Any tips on changing it and are individual parts for lower units available?If I changed the oil after each use,would it be OK to still use it?I dont get out too...
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    '67 Evinrude 15hp

    I've got a '67 15hp Evinrude model 15702A<br />SN C542328(Canadian Mfg)I need a set of piston rings and cant find anyone who can cross reference OMC USA to Canada part #s.<br />Anyone have any suggestions? Styling looks similar to the late 50's 14hp models.
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