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    1982 Mercury 9.8 outboard surging and chugging - have video...

    Hi Folks My 9.8 wouldn't start at the beginning of this season so I took the carb of to clean it. It was pretty gummed up but I took my time and cleaned everything really well. Needle valve holds good pressure when the float is engaged (tested it upside down). I cleaned the fuel diaphragm -...
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    OMC 115 TurboJet starting issues

    You were bang on with the flywheel key suggestion. The flywheel was spun halfway around - no way that was going to start. I've replaced it and will try starting it in the morning. I'll let you know how I make out! Thanks so much for your help! These are the pieces...
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    OMC 115 TurboJet starting issues

    Hello from the wilds of Nova Scotia. We only have about 15 minutes of summer so I'm in a hurry to get my most recent purchase on the water. I'm hoping someone can give me a nugget of wisdom that will make the difference. Bought this Whaler Rage 15 with an OMC 115 TurboJet. I know about the...
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