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    Bad Propeller?

    Re: Bad Propeller? ok Got my new michigan wheel propeller today from iboats. Went ahead and greased everything up really well and put it together. The inner thrust hub and outter thrust hub didn't seem to fit the new propeller as well as the old one, but I snugged the propeller nut up to 10...
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    Bad Propeller?

    I got my 73 Merc 110 running well. When I took it out for the first time we weren't breaking any speed records or anything but she seemed to be pushing along. Then all of a sudden the engine reved up and there was a loss of power. The outboard will push the boat at the lowest rpms, but...
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    Merc 9.8 3737944

    I stupidly broke my motor off the transom, got a new midection (driveshaft/exhaust housing) and can't figure out where a rubber peice that fell out goes. Any suggestions? I really thought it went in like the second photo, but the housing will not fit on the block like that. So maybe it goes...
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    '73 Merc 9.8 shows life then dies

    Merc 9.8hp SN: 3737944 I completely rewired my 1973 merc 110. Got it running pretty well. Replaced the impeller and cleared out the water passages with compressed air. It ran well two days ago. Today just for security sakes, I set her up and she started with no problems. Had her in...
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    Newbie and 1973 Merc 110 9.8HP

    1973 Merc 100 9.8HP SN 3737944 I'm new to outboard motors, I've dealt with a number of small engines (lawn mower, pressure washers, motorcycles etc) but impellers are a new thing to me. Anyways I picked up a 14' aluminum with a merc 9.8 from my brother in law. He was under the impression that...
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