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    15 HP Force Special tools ?

    Friend has a Force 15 HP...won't plane, spuradic tell tale, and water in lower unit. I suspect it to be the thrust bearing and prop seal, water pump impeller. Is there a special tool required to get the thrust bearing nut out (like on the mercs) ? And where are parts available from?
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    Going to setup on the prespawn CRAPPIE

    Im headed over to Lake Latawana tomorrow for the prespawn of the crappie. Friend at work loaded up with some really nice slabs yesterday 14"-15". Cant wait. Then it's off to Truman on Sunday and Monday for the same. Anyone else getting in on the prespawn bite, in Missouri?
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    Any Spoonbill Fishers Out There?

    Spoonbill (Paddlefish) snagging just opened here in Mo. Anyone getting out there? I have never fished them If ya didnt know, you snag these large fish) ( Mo. record 139#) and would like to give it a try. Maybe Monday or Tuesday. But I have to reserve one of those days for checking out the...
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    azfyrfyter63 We are waiting to hear

    Be sure and post how the fishing trip went. Hope ya hae some pics to post.
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    62 Merc 1000 Starter Bendix

    Is there parts avialable to rebuild the bendix in these starters? and will the bendix sing like it is bad if the battery is low?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Terry
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    Removing "Name" from windshield (DECAL)

    My 68 Oceanic has the previous boatowners selected name for the boat on the windshield across the top. I want to remove it, but am afraid to use any abrasives, or a razorblade on the plex glass. Need some ideas on how to do it. I am pretty sure it is a decal, it is not painted on (I dont...
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    62 Merc 1000 fuel spill Surely this cant be right

    Hi Im new to the forum, there is some great information here. My question is that...I have a 1962 Mercury 1000 (all black in-line 6) When I tilt the motor up for transport, fuel drips out of all 3 carbs and eventually onto the well. And it does this a little less if I disconnect the fuel line...
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