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    73 merc 200 20hp fire issues

    I have a 1973 Merc 200 20hp serial number 3673295 . It has the type ignition that has the box that bolts just ahead of the starter , two coils just above the spark plugs , stator & trigger ( non points system ) . The other day we were motoring up river , keep in mind this motor has always...
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    1973 Merc 9.8 condensor

    I have a 1973 Merc 9.8 110 I need a new condensor serial # 3451716 . Every where I look I see " discontinued " for a new one . Can I just put your run of the mill auto parst store condensor in its place ? Any one got any pointers ?
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    1973 merc 110 9.8 help

    I had to replace my module on my 73 merc. 9.8 . I took it off about a month ago . I just now got my new one . I have two studs on top . I can not remember what goes where on those two studs . I have two coil wires , a condensor wire , stop switch wire . I know the coil wires & condensor wire...
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    merc 9.8 coil test

    I have a 1972 merc 110 9.8 hp Serial # 3451716 . Can soemone tell me how to bench test the coils on this engine ? I also need to know the correct procedure to test the red ignition module under the flywheel . Any help would be appericated .
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    Merc 9.8 110 help please

    I just bought a 9.8 110 to restore serial # 3451716 . I am having firing issues. Does anyone have a picture or the wring harness for this engine ? Also is there a way to test the red module that the high & low speed coils hook to ? Also is there a way to test the high & low speed coils ...
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    1972 Merc 110 9.8 fire issues

    I have a 1972 Merc 110 9.8 . I am having firing issues , soemone please help ! The following is the problems I am having . I have the motor mounted in a barrel. When I crank the motor over by pull of rope the top coil & top cylinder will fire. The bottom cylinder powerd by coil on side will...
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