Check the compression, and for fire at the spark plugs. Also, ensure that the fuel is fresh and free of water or other contaminates. As long as your compression is around 100 psi, or higher, and no more than 15 psi difference between the highest and lowest cylinder reading, there is sufficient compression for operation.
1972
A 9.8 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 3264908, is a 1972 year model.
A 9.8 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 3270176, would be a 1972 year model.
50:1
The correct maker point gap setting on the 1972 model, 20 hp Mercury outboard is .020in.
The recommended fuel/oil ratio for a 1972 model 65hp mercury is 50:1, roughly six gallons of fuel to one pint of2 cycle oil.
A 9.8 hp Mercury outboard, serial number 3264445, would be a 1972 year model.
Usually a slightly larger carb and or reed cage which results in increased rpms. Look at the power rating of each and you will usually see the hp rated at diff rpms
I have a 1972 85esl72 Johnson outboard motor and I use a 50:1 ratio.
The blue stripe 4 cylinder 50 hp Mercury outboard was produced in the early to mid 1970's. The serial number 3350793 would be a 1972 year model.
1972
1972