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    Shift Rod

    Can someone school me on the shift rod. Specifically what I should look for while I'm putting the lower unit back on. When I reassembled the lower unit after redoing the water pump, the shift rod just inserts into the lower unit. How do you know you have it right? It doesn't "snap in" and the...
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    Thermostat ?

    Ok... So I changed the water pump on my 1998 9.9 merc. First time I'd ever done it. Any who, when I got the lower unit back on and started the motor, no water. I was like oh sh*t! But I I wasn't sure if it was a faulty water pump job or the thermostat not calling for water. I started getting...
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    Flush plug on Mercury 200 20 hp

    So I took out the flush plug on my motor and jacked it all up. The plastic is stuck in the threads and not all that easy to remove. I want to run a tap in there to clean it out but I'm not certain what size the hole is. Does anyone know? Also, what's the pitch? Thanks in advance.
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    20 hp Merc Lower Unit is stuck! Need help!!

    Alright, I have a 1975 model 200 20 hp merc. I was changing the gear oil in the lower unit and noticed oil. I also intend to change the water pump. So I tried to remove the lower unit from the exhaust housing but I can't get it to move. I have removed the lock nuts from the bottom of the anti...
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    Water Pump Question

    I have a 77ish, 20 hp merc that needs a new water pump. I'm going to change it myself and I had a question. I did use the search function above but I couldn't find what I was lookin for. So... my question is, when installing the water pump, do I need to use the black silicone and if so where...
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    98 9.9 Carb Adjustment

    I recently cleaned my carb and cleaned all of the gaskets. Now I am trying to get my mixture just right. My question is "should I back out engine idle adjustment screw before adjusting the slow speed mixture adjustment?" Also, what is the differenct between the two screws? Thanks in advance...
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