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    Removing Lower Unit - 2001 Mercury 90HP - 2 stroke

    Hello, I'm trying to change the water pump for my 2001- Mercury - 2 stroke 90HP outboard. I have removed the 5 nuts (2 on either side and one by the anode) that hold up the lower unit, put the shifter in forward. By shaking the lower unit, I have gotten about 1/4 inch separation and the front...
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    Suzuki 9.9 Starts Fine then Stalls after a few seconds

    I have a Suzuki DF 9.9, I believe it is a 2008 or so. It ran fine since I've had it since new. Then 2 days ago, it starts fine but then stalls after a few seconds. If I keep the choke on then it will idle as long as I want, but if I try to accelerate, it will stall immediately. The plugs are a...
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    Best 9.9HP outboard brand

    I had a 25HP honda which I loved. I just bought a 9.9 Suzuki and I am not too impressed so far. It vibrates so much, my aluminium boat (which I had a 1982 Johnson on) is so noisy. My wife now wants to ride in it all the time. Is Honda that far superior to the other brands. Is tohatsu worth...
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    2008 Suzuki 9.9 Speed

    I just bought a new Suzuki 9.9 and in going through the break in the manual said to keep the RPM under 3000 or half throttle for the first 3 hours or so. So I never put the twist grip past the start line. Now that the break-in is over I am now taking it to full speed but I am realising that...
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    2008 Suzuki DF9.9 Changing Oil Filter

    I am preparing to change the oil for the first time. Where is the oil filter and what does it look like. I previously had a 25HP Honda and the oil filter was same as a car (only smaller) and very visible. I haven't found the one on my Suzuki yet. Also, where is the best place to get an oil...
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