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Well this engine is pretty nice! I finally (for now anyway) gave up on my 1971 Mercury 9.8, with compression at 50 on each cylinder. This new engine is essentially a Mercury, minus badge and a couple tiller doo-dads. I got the electric start version and and happy all around. The engine still has...

Hi all, been away a good while. Issues. Bought a new 2024 Tohatsu 20 horse electric start outboard and am asking advice for a compatible battery. (I have temporarily parked the 1973 9.8 Mercury) Requirements are 36Ah/5Hr or 40Ah/20Hr and 330CCA. I'm in south AL, so not often brutal cold. What...

I just want to get some rational educated recommendations on this... I have a skinny 1636 jon-boat made back in the early 1970s. I have a 1970 9.8 Mercury on it, but have never owned a trolling motor. I will be constructing a deck for the front 1/3 of this boat. I want to get a trolling motor to...

Well I went and left gas in the motor way too long and I'm pretty sure I need to take the carburetor off and open and clean it. I found a pretty good video on you-tube for removal and dis/reassembly.... But I don't know if their are gaskets that have to be replaced and where to find them if so...

OK, I'm sure plenty of you will have a good laugh at me and I'm fine with that... I have a 1970 Mercury 9.8 which runs fine, but when I put it in reverse gear the propeller climbs up out of the water. I was looking under the mount area and saw a spring with a hooked (aft) end loose. Also, I am...