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    keithb7 replied to the thread My 1979 9.8 Project.
    My local Mom & Pop shop had 2 full sets of brand new original Mercury reeds. Under about 3” of dust. The shop has been awesome with...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread My 1979 9.8 Project.
    Thanks for that max clearance spec on the reeds. I’ll measure my gaps. Pretty sure its over 0.010”
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    keithb7 reacted to merc850's post in the thread My 1979 9.8 Project with Like Like.
    Here's the truth about reed valves: if one or more are stuck open, broken or chipped that might cause carb firing.
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    keithb7 replied to the thread My 1979 9.8 Project.
    Cleaning up my 1979 9.8 noticed an engine SN on the powerhead. Canadian build. Was it typical for the SN to end with the year of...
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    keithb7 replied to the thread My 1979 9.8 Project.
    I’ve not fired it yet. Engine is still apart. I’ll deal with spark if needed, once I can turn it again.
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    keithb7 posted the thread My 1979 9.8 Project in Mercury & Mariner Outboards.
    I started my second Merc project. This one is a 1979 9.8 that I paid about $60 USD for. (I’m in Canada, $100 CDN) The seller told me it...
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