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    Trick to removing the nut on pull starter??

    So, picked up this decent running 1979 9.8 mercury outboard.. The biggest issue is the pull cord rope is old and I can't trust it on the river. Now the big problem is I can't get the top nut off the starter assembly is there some sort of trick to getting it off that I'm not seeing?? I've tried...
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    85hp Thunderbolt prop not turning freely, anyone??

    my boat was driven in some sand and now the prop doesnt turn freely? and because im such a noob at boating im not sure if the prop is supposed to turn freely when in neutral and not running??? is this normal?? do i need to take apart my lower half of the outboard and clean something out?? please...
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    merc 85hp Fuel Delivery Issue, Seemingly?

    I am really new to boating and engine problems, when i read a post earlier someone said that they pumped the primer bulb up tight?? what does that mean??? when you first start the engine to you prime the bulb until you cant squeeze it anymore?? The reason i ask this is because i bought a boat...
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