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    Convert from tiller to remote, 9.8

    I have a 9.8 w/ electric start I would like to convert to remote. I looked inside and it looks like it is set up for this conversion. What controls would I need to look for? Motor is a late 70's or early 80's
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    lower unit compatibility

    1977 115 hp lower end on a 1974 85 hp motor Will it work?
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    Knocking over 1500 rpm in gear only

    When in gear motor starts knocking about 1500 rpm, started knocking lightly and got louder last time out to where I haven't had it above idle again. Below that no knock. Out of gear can run it up to 3000 rpm smooth, no knocking. Any ideas? Could it be bad spark in 1 cyl or a carb needing...
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    Tilt & Trim compatibility

    Will a T&T from a 1987 75hp work on a 1989 45?
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    Looking for year and HP

    Mercury serial 0A994698
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    Water flow is low, 85 hp

    1984 85 hp 4 cyl. Is there a t-stat? Haven't been able to find one. Only a dribble of water out of the tell hole and the psi guage reads 0-1 at idle and 4 psi WOT. Haven't run it much till I figure out if it's getting proper cooling. New impeller installed. Any places to check for blockage...
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    1986 9.8 hp, need controls

    What controls should I be lloking for to conver this motor to remote from manual. Inside the cowl it is set up for it. Will controls from a 50 hp of the same era work with them? Thanks.
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    johnson hydro/selectric control

    Can a hydro electric control be used with a selectric motor?
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    Rebuilding a trim unit

    I need to get my trim/tilt rebuilt on my 1986 150 evinrude. What should it cost for a shop to do a rebuild on it, I already have a new pump on it.
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    86 Evinrude tilt tube

    Where can I find a replacement tilt tube for a 1986 Evinrude 150 hp and what should it cost, thanks in advance.
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    Need water tube from pump to motor.

    I was working on my 82 9.8E Mercury LS. When I removed the lower unit to replace the impeller I found that the tube from the water pump to the motor is missing. Where can I find a replacement?
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    What year 9.8 Mercury?

    Serial number 6042779. Thanks
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    Run motor without harness?

    86 evinrude 150 vro.<br />Is there any way to run the motor without the harness attached. Will be mixing the fuel. Would like to start tunning but boat isnt ready for it.
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    Can anyone verify year by serial

    Bought a 150 hp evinrude mid 80's?<br /><br />model E150TXC? last number is missing<br />serial J1141122
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    no spark 86 rude 150

    Where on the motor do I test for voltage to the ignition. There is a block in the side numbered.
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    rebuild or part out?

    Have a mercury 1986 75 hp, motor frozen lower unit trash. Is it worth rubuilding or should I part it out? Everything else was working has tilt and trim.
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    looking for jack plate

    have 150 hp 1986 evinrude. Am buying jack plate. Does anyone know if 13" top and 10" bottom bolt spacing sound right. Motor is in storage and I cant measure. Is 4 bolts to motor and 4 bolt to transom enough?
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    help selecting prop

    Need advice on where to start. <br /><br />17'6" Glasspar Seafair Sunliner<br />150 hp Evinrude 1986<br /><br />Estimate weight of boat with gear and 3 people.<br />2500 lbs<br /><br />Running at sea level.<br /><br />I have no prop for this motor yet and need some advice on where to start size...
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    Starting Transom Repair, Need Guidance

    Starting to replace the transom on my 63 glasspar seafair sunliner. I have removed the old transom, looks like this has been done before, and need some advise on how to fix it right. I will be putting a 150 hp motor on so I'm sure this needs to be solid.<br />I will post some pictures shortly.
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    Help finding controls

    Need help finding used controls for a 1986 evinrude 150 hp.
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