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    what gap should i have on my spark plug

    i have a 1982 9.8hp ... i dont have a manual as of yet.. going to put in new plugs, what should i set the gap at
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    lookn for tilt trim power unit

    While lookin for the problem with the unit, I found out that i needed to get a rebuild kit. Ordered it. Then while taking it apart i really messed up bad. Broke the whole casing.. I just want to replace the whole unit. I dont have the $$ to buy a $500-600 rebuild kit. to me the motor isnt worth...
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    what year is my motor ?

    I am trying ti find out what year my mercury motor is. its a 9.8 hp serial # 6080998. What site can i go to find this info out. I have been checkin for 2 days now. I have a problem with the electric start too, I only hear it click. but need to know what year it is , so i can find the right info...
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    88 pro v 150 won't rev over 2000 rpm ????

    I desperately need help. I have a 1988 pro v 150 and since the begining of the season I have had problems. It will not rev over 2000 rpm and will not get up on plane at all. I have since rebuilt the carbs b/c I found out there was a small leak. It did help a little. I have a good flow of gas...
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    88 pro V 150 low rpm's

    I hit an underwater cable about a month ago, cut it up pretty good too. Now the boat won't get up on plane. I thought it was a spun hub so I took it to a shop and he said it was fine but my prop was way out of balance. $175 later I still have the problem. Before I hit the cable it ran fine. But...
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    88 pro v 150 help...Forward thrust bushing ?

    Here it is in a nutshell. Friday while out running the boat, I hit an underwater cable. It did get caught on my motor and I did cut it up ,but since then I can't get the boat up on plane. It runs fine at a slow speed but as soon as I try to get up some speed the motor just wont go. The motor...
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    88 Pro V 150 smoking and leaking oil

    I hope someone can help me with my 150. I noticed recently that I am leaking oil from my tank on the side of the motor from under the cap. i have checked it and enen tried to strap it down but it still leaks. It is also smoking really bad at idle and no wake speeds. But at top speed, no...
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