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    Please help with noise...video included

    So I have this 1984 Chris Craft Scorpion 210 with Mercruiser 228. Been sitting since 2005. Previous owner supposedly kept up good maintenence, but was put in the hospital and could not use it so it was parked in 2005. Forward to a few months ago. I rescued it. Changed oil and fuel filters...
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    Broken drain plug bottom of manifold

    Just got this boat, been sitting since 2005. Mercruiser 228. Tracking down some leaks, found water dripping from bottom of exhaust manifold, where the drain plug SHOULD be, all the way at the end. Here's a picture https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B56q8a3BkEigUHhMTzJpU05UQXc/edit?usp=sharing...
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    New to I/O, please advise

    I recently got a 1984 Chris Craft Scorpion 210. Has a Mercruiser 228. Traded it for my last boat, a 85 Bayliner 85hp outboard. Never owned anything but the force outboard, so I'm new to I/O's. Background on the boat, as I was told by the seller, that an old man owned it, it was a coast guard...
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    Key for locking lug nuts

    I'm getting a 2nd hand boat/trailer. It has a dual axle trailer. The tires are dry rotted, and need changed. Problem is, it has the keyed lug nuts, and the seller does not have the socket. And to make it worse, every single lug (20) is the keyed type. I have been told to pound a socket on...
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    Larger motor?

    What would happen if I put a 125hp force on a 85 Capri that had a 85hp? I personally rebuilt the transom recently, so its good as new if not better. Was thinking I could put an aluminum or steel plate on the backside if need be.
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    Strange hydro electric shift problems

    '72 Johnson 100hp. Boat and motor sat in someones yard for 15 years until I rescued it last week. Motor had the cowl on it and seems just fine. Turns over just fine, has compression (still need to test it) I drained the lower unit (nice clean gear oil came out) and refilled it with dex/merc...
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    Control Box Wiring

    I have a 72 Johnson 100hp hydro-electric shift. The key is missing, and the box has been removed from the side of the boat. I need to know what wires do what on the ignition switch so I can replace it, and do I have to run power and ground to the control box, and if so, where? Thanks!
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    1972 Pacer 150?

    I got a boat for free. Its a 1972 Pacer 150 18' (according to the title) I cant find any ID tag or any markings to tell me anything else. Just wanted to know any info on this boat before I take it to the dump since google hasnt turned up much of anything. I got it for the 1972 Johnson 100hp.
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    1972 Johnson 100hp outboard

    I have a chance to get a free '72 100hp. But, I have to take the boat and trailer too, which are junk. Id have to take it to the dump or something. Maybe sell the trailer. Its been sitting for at least 8-15 years out in the open. The cowl has always been on the motor. Supposedly ran when it...
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    Will a 90hp lower end fit my 85hp?

    I have a 1985 85hp force that needs a lower end. Someone offered me a lower unit from a 90hp (not sure of year yet, trying to get that info right now) I was just curious if they are interchangeable? I have all the shafts from my 85 if i need to swap them over, but all the gears are blown...
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    New gears for 85 Force gearcase

    All of the gears are blown up in my 1985 Force 85hp. Should I look for a used lower unit, or can I buy just the gears themselves? Its completely torn down right now. This is my first time tearing down the lower end. I beleive the forward/reverse clutch (has roller bearings in it and what...
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    Check valves for 85hp Force outboard?

    Where can I buy the 3 check valves and diaphram for a force outboard? 1985 85hp. I cant find them here on iboats.
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    Fuel filter question

    I have an 85hp 1985 Force outboard. I was restoring the rest of the boat, so I removed the motor and it has been sitting in the garage for 2 years. Long story short, I lost the metal screen filter element that used to be where the fuel line hooks to the block. Can I use a regular automotive...
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    Engine mount question

    85hp Force outboard, I forget irhow it was mounted. Should there be a gap in between the top of the transom and the mout? Or should it rest on it? .Anyone have pics of their forces?
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    Where can I find plastic screw caps?

    I lost a bunch of them. The little plastic caps that go over the screws used to hold some of the panels in, so you dont snag your clothing on them. Where can I find them? Whats the exact term for them so I can search around?
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