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    Any tips on installing throttle valve after carb rebuild? (9.9)

    Thanks guys for the input. The problem was idiot user error -- I had the valve plate angled up instead of down - notice the new orientation of the numbers. And jimmbo, I heard the same after the fact, a mistake I won't make again. But I have loctite red on them now so they're not going...
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    Any tips on installing throttle valve after carb rebuild? (9.9)

    Soaked every metal part including the copper valve plate (no-no?) and I have it back on throttle shaft but it is binding when trying to rotate to fully closed. Sprayed some PTFE in there and it helped move it a little. Don't want to force it. I've tried loosening the screws a bit and trying to...
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    25hp Merc only starts w/starter fluid

    I'm currently rebuilding my '96 9.9 Mariner carb, so this is all good info. Thanks flyingscott. I think I finally figured out where the small ball bearing (check ball) goes that fell out while disassembling. I've documented with photos how everything else fits back together except the mystery...
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    Water pump impeller R&R, '96 Mariner 9.9

    Hello friends, I have the service manual for my specific engine and I'm having trouble removing the lower unit to get to the water pump. More specifically, I'm stuck at step 4 as seen in the attachment -- removing the shift shaft retainer that holds the shift shaft running down to the gear...
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