Ok obviously not a merc guy

[billy-t]

Hello again

Okay so going to do the barrel test on this 1976 9.8 that i just changed the impeller out on, and noticed that the choke does not close completely. When the knob is pulled out it slides back in. So there must be a way to adjust the wire that pulls the butterfly valve closed but i can figure out how it is supposed to adjust.

If one of you could explain it I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Bill

[billw]

Where the cable attaches to the carb, there’s a 5/16" head (as I recall) small cap screw. It goes through a short adjustment slot. Just loosen that, slide the adjustment until the choke is closed all the way with the choke pulled and tighten the screw. Very common problem with a very easy fix.

Long live American manufacturing!

[billy-t]

Thanks Bill

[billy-t]

Okay cant find the Linkage adjustment that Bill W suggested here is what I have

If you could explain referencing the parts listed that would be really helpful

[billy-t]

Okay cant find the Linkage adjustment that Bill W suggested here is what I have

If you could explain referencing the parts listed that would be really helpfulhttp://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercury-outboard-parts/98/5206550-up-usa/carburetor-and-choke-assembly

[billw]

Just loosen #17 and move the standing end of #16 (the cable end….it has a very short adjustment slot) until the choke is fully closed with the knob pulled out. Then tighten #16 and check the adjustment.

Long live American manufacturing!

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