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    what year?

    i have an older 9.8/9.9 that i cannot find the year for with the serial number 7141219 any help would be appreciated
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    prop decipher?

    i have a 1979 Canadian built 9.8 hp. i have the prop off to have it repaired and thought i would buy a backup. on the outside of the prop - 8P A1 on the spline - 48-87572-8 maybe 48-8.75 72-8 it has 8 splines. any ideas on what these mean?
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    odd new problem

    i posted a little while ago about some problems i was having with my 1971 merc 4 hp, 1 cyl... unable to start, seems maybe weak spark. it turns out it the isolator was cracked, i just electrical taped it up until a new one comes in l. now that i got that fixed i am now stumped on something...
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    1971 4hp fuel problem?

    hey guys, im trying to figure out a problem with my 1971 merc 4 hp. last week it started and ran fine. then i put her aside to work on a different motor and once done went back to the 4 HP, and now it will not start. i have done: new impeller new fuel gaskets new spark plug replaced...
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    problem with 9.8

    new to me 1979 9.8HP 2 stroke had a pee problem, got the pee problem fixed. new impeller. Cleaned the carb. cleaned out fuel hoses, replaced if needed. It will start, if i put fuel into the carb, and it will stay running, but not at idle. the bulb stays firm once running. i plan on getting...
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    year of mercs

    ive tried finding the year of my 2 older mercs but i cannot locate them.. any help would be appreciated. 4hp - 3168606 9.8 hp - 7136223
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    install tilt/trim guage question

    hey guys, i have a tilt n trim gauge but don't have instructions, can i get assistance with the wiring? i have a 1999 50hp 4 strk merc. it has the sending unit, im told. from the control box i use the brown wire, im told. here is what is on the back if the gauge L - for the light? +12v? G...
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    4 stroke chattering

    1999 50 hp 4 stroke: my first 4 stroke ever it starts at about 3/4 throttle and sounds almost like the LU gears are chattering. never heard this in my old 2 stroke. its not very loud, but with the quiet-ness of the 4 stroke i really notice it. is this normal or do i need to adjust the linkage...
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    quicksilver tach question

    i had a tach installed by the dealer who installed my 99 50HP 4stroke. with the motor OFF the tach sits at 1k rpm, is this normal? does this mean that my actual rpm's with motor running are 1k out?
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    4 stroke synthetic oil?

    i have a new, to me, 4 stroke 1999 50 hp. The place i bought it at changed the oil and used synthetic oil in it, but i forgot to ask what he used. Do i need to use merc 4 stoke oil or will any 4 stroke oil be fine? AND/OR.. very newbish question...:confused: what is the difference between...
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    side console pics?

    i am currently re carpeting my 16 foot aluminum with proper marine carpet, man pulling out the indoor/outdoor glued carpeting sucks major....... anyway, i want to redo my side console, but i would like to see some other side consoles to see if there is anything else i can do with this...
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    quick easy question

    1999 Mercury 4stroke 50 HP. bought a month ago finally on the boat and at home... it has the garden hose screw thing at the back, can i dry land run the engine with the garden hose attached to it or do i still need the muffs? thanks
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    Some online manuals

    I have been keeping a thread going in 'non-repair', but thought i might as well put it here for us merc folks. http://web.ebscohost.com/serrc/search?vid=1&hid=2&sid=5d6946d9-8728-4f47-8da7-ca7b13f4a595%40sessionmgr9 i will update the link as necessary. This is from a public library that...
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    what is this wire?

    sorry about no pic..... its a 1988 yamaha 40 HP elec start no tilt. there is a red wire coming out of the cowling where the battery cables come out, what is this wire? Seloc manual does not mention this wire anywhere, on any page. thanks
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    yamaha to merc question

    i dont have access to my boat yet, but here is my scenario.. i currently have a 1988 40 hp yamaha remote steer and just bought a 1999 50hp merc 4 stroke with tilt/trim and the control. is there anything i need to do special to mount the merc to my existing steering? the shop i bought the motor...
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    new to me motor, few ??'s

    i just bought a 1999 50 ELPT merc 4 stroke and have a question or 2. i currently dont have access to the motor yet, stupid damn snowstorm gave us more snow last week that we had all year. grrrr. anyways, is there anywhere to get a OWNERS MANUAL for this online? or do i need to buy one? As for...
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    Control cable wrap???

    for some reason i cannot find any information on a product im sure was used extensively in the marine world. it is/was a fabric hose wrap that is black and self adhesive to itself. i thought it was called hydraulic hose wrap, but i cannot find any info on it anywhere. i hope someone remembers...
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    2001 60HP 4 stroke - tiller to remote

    hey everyone, love the site, been trolling for a while now, but i really need some confirmation on a few things... i am looking at getting a 2001 4 stroke 60HP merc w/ tilt/trim. It has tiller steering and i want to convert it to remote, if i buy it. i have searched 26 pages so far with very...
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