I have a QD 20 I acquired to do a rehab on.
After a carb clean out and high pressure air blast through the jets, replacing the coils, replace recoil and water pump I tried a start-up.
It starts with some effort but runs reluctantly before gasping out. My guess is it is likely needing parts...
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Looking for the proper wiring from the switch box to the coils on a 1985 9.8 hp Mercury outboard.
The wires were removed during a repair of the recoil (I don't know why) and the mechanic(?) may not of reconnected correctly.
Also need to know which coil goes to which plug.
Any insight would...
I have found a 1958 Mercury Mark 58 that the gentleman is looking for $350 for in 'as is' condition.
I have not gone to see it but as is has been explained to me as containing all parts with good compression but not necessarily in running order.
Just looking for an opinion with respect to...
This is an update to a previous query on my '85 9.8.
I now have good, blue and snapping spark on both cylinders.
I have 115 psi in each cylinder.
I have a cleaned and blown carburetor.
Carb bowl fills (audibly) when tank is primed.
After 4-5 pulls with choke on, gas will leak from front of...
I have an '89 Johnson 70 hp that runs great most of the time. If however I am trying to pull my son on skis, it will stall when I 'Hit it'.
This will also happen if I sit idling for a few minutes then put it into gear. When I try to go, it will stall when I apply throttle. Conversely, if I pull...
Trying to start an '85 9.8hp.
I know it will be a bit of a check list but I can at least eliminate some possibilities.
Compression is 115 psi in both cylinders.
Motor did run few years ago.
I am using good (new) fuel. Carb has been cleaned and blown out well.
Installed new wires.
I get...
