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I definitely appreciate your confidence!! I have contacted two dealers so far and have unfortunately struck out on this particular motor. Which is why I came to the forum gods for help! Haha. I have found a couple items on ebay but the factory service manual and carb rebuild kits have been...
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I was recently gifted a non-running Nissan/Tohatsu 70hp outboard from a friend of the family. Does anyone have any links or possible information on where I can find parts for this thing? I am trying to find a service manual, and a carb rebuild kit along with the air silencer box. and...
I have a 1989 Mercury 9.9 2-stroke. I removed the carb and disassembled float bowl and prime diaphragm and cleaned any and all ports i could find. I did NOT removed or disassemble the fuel pump. It started just fine and was idling fine, but as i opened to WOT it seems to wanna surge off and...
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I just purchased my first outboard, 1989 Mercury 9.9hp 2-stroke, and I was draining the lower gear oil and it was milky white. I drained it completely and then flushed with new oil. I'm guessing that i may have an oil seal? or possible o-ring bad in the lower unit? Noticed minor metal...
Hello, I just purchased my first outboard. Its a 1989 Mercury 9.9hp (2stroke) with tiller handle (shift and throttle is in the tiller handle). There are two things concerning me. 1. There is a lot of play in the twist grip throttle part that shifts the gears. 2. The entire arm itself is...
